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What went wrong with New Zealand’s smoke-free dream?

Hāpai te Hauora chief operating officer Jason Alexander is with us to discuss how we might be able to reach our goal of being smoke free.

Video shows Turkish military plane crashing in Georgia near Azerbaijan border

A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane carrying 20 people crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijani border. Video / Video Elephant

MPs back cross-party action after IPCA exposes police investigation failures

Police Minister pledges new oversight after Jevon McSkimming findings. Video / Parliament TV

Jared Savage on the fall of Jevon McSkimming

Chelsea Daniels talks to investigative reporter Jared Savage, who shares his experience covering the McSkimming scandal and the report he says is unlike anything he’s seen before.

Watch - Police Minister explains why he didn't see McSkimming emails

He says usual protocols were circumvented. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Question time

NZ Herald Live: Question time

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 12 November

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 12 November

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Police bosses ignored sex complaints and man denies double murder

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Report says police bosses ignored complaints and prosecuted a woman who came forward with allegations against Jevon McSkimming.

Timeline: Who knew what in the Jevon McSkimming police scandal

How the McSkimming allegations unfolded inside police leadership.

How can AI work for NZ’s small businesses?

Silicon Valley exec Clara Shih on how NZs SMEs may be the right size to get the most from AI applications.

IKEA’s secret menu - and Sydney Sweeney’s Box office bomb

Herald Entertainment’s Jenni Mortimer reveals hidden IKEA snacks and Sydney Sweeney's box office fail. Video / Herald NOW

Cyber security veteran on AI and working in the White House

The former White House CIO explains what Kiwi businesses need to do now to stay safe online.

One Young Mind: B416's new podcast unpacks growing up online

2degrees' Emma-Kate Greer speaks to Herald NOW on introducing teens to techonology.

Rawdon Christie and Dileepa Fonseka on the Herald NOW panel

Rawdon Christie and Dileepa Fonseka join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOW

Creatine craze sweeps NZ gyms - but is it safe?

AUT’s Professor Grant Schofield separates fact from hype in the nation’s latest supplement obsession. Video / Herald NOW

First-home buyers capture record share of NZ housing market

Cotality’s Kelvin Davidson explains why cheaper mortgages and easing LVRs are giving new buyers an edge.

Hunt for the Wainoni shooter

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the hunt for the Wainoni shooter.

AI bubble burst fears signal return to value investing

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson speaks to Herald NOW on recent tech wobbles in the market. Video / Herald NOW

Nicole McKee explains new gun laws

Nicole McKee explains why big changes are coming for gun owners and dealers.

Political risk shades power companies, is the recovery picking, and is Meta set to lose top AI guy?

Business with 2Degrees: Analysts see politics hurting gentailer valuations, FT reports Meta chief AI scientist quitting, and is the recovery moving out of first gear?

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Two All Blacks return home and Kingman claims Trotting Cup

NZ Herald Sport News Update | The All Blacks have farewelled two further players from camp and Australian-bred Kingman claims the New Zealand Trotting Cup.

Government moves to tighten oversight of NZ Police

Police Minister Mark Mitchell on restoring accountability and confidence in the wake of the scathing IPCA’s findings.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Major failings by senior police and road congestion charges

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Report reveals major failings by senior police and law lays out framework for councils to charge drivers at peak times.

NZ Police Commissioner responds to McSkimming fallout

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers fronts up after the McSkimming report exposes major failings in Police oversight.

Political panel: Greens vs Act on asset sales, Te Pāti Māori and the wealth tax

Seymour and Davidson go head to head on asset sales, Te Pāti Māori, the wealth tax and Greyhound racing.

Dad with terminal cancer helping boys grow up without fathers

Eric Haagh, who has stage four bowel cancer, aims to support boys without fathers. Haagh lost his own father at age 12 and wants to help through the Big Buddy programme.

Survivor advocate speaks out after McSkimming report

Survivor advocate Louise Nicholas calls for deep reform after the McSkimming revelations shake public trust in NZ Police.

Herald NOW Weather: November 12, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 12, 2025.

Can the All Blacks maintain their dominance over England?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the changes the All Blacks are considering for England.

Skaters are learning new tricks (and treats!) for Halloween

Reporter Noah drops in on Happy Skate School’s Halloween session, where the crew show off new moves, skater tricks and team spirit in creepy costumes.

New Councillor Victoria Short’s powerful speech

From being pregnant at 18 and surviving domestic violence to politics, new councillor delivers powerful speech.

‘I would be ashamed of myself’

Judith Collins and Richard Chambers answer media questions after former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was placed on leave following a damning report.

Tongariro National Park fire: Investigation ongoing

Fire investigators are seeking dashcam footage from drivers who were on State Highway 47.

Watch: Police Minister and Police Commissioner on bombshell Jevon McSkimming report

Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak live from the Parliamentary theatrette.

Watch: NZ First leader Winston Peters underlines his opposition to asset sales

But Winston Peters wouldn't say if this would be a bottom line for NZ First in the future. Video / Mark Mitchell

Deborah Russell accuses Nicola Willis of 'misrepresenting' tax policy, Finance Min fights back

An exchange during Question Time quickly turned to Labour's capital gains tax.

Nicole McKee announces arms act reforms

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announces plans to repeal and replace the Arms Act. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Conditions favourable for fire crews, Labour firm on Māori seats

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Wet weather helps as crews extinguish Tongariro National Park fire, and Chris Hipkins stays firm on Māori electorate seats.

Hunter Mark Jefferson jailed for shooting mate

Mark Kelvin Jefferson was jailed for three years after shooting his mate during a night hunting trip in the Bay of Plenty.

Labour wants Māori seats, doesn't express concern if that destroys Te Pati Māori

Chris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori isn't focused on the key issues. Video / Mark Mitchell