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Man takes stolen earthmover for a drunken joyride

A Wolverhampton man has been arrested after he was taped driving a stolen earthmover through the city center. Video / @RusGarbageHuman

Hawke's Bay Coastguard saves almost fully sumberged boat after it flipped

Hawke's Bay Coastguard said four people were on board the boat before it flipped after hitting the wake of another boat. Video / Coastguard Hawke's Bay

Watch: What just happened with Te Pāti Māori expelling two MPs?

It comes after months of infighting within the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire update

Fire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels MPs and Government's meth action plan

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, and Government's plan to tackle New Zealand's meth problem.

Watch: Te Pāti Māori announce expulsion of two MPs

It comes after months of disruption within the party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Andrew Hoggard on Wilding pine strategy

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard outlines next steps to control the spread of invasive trees. Video / Herald NOW

Behind the cordon: FENZ operation to get control of Tongariro fire in full swing

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka joins firefighters behind the road block as emergency services battle to get control of Tongariro blaze. Video / Mike Scott

NZ Herald Live: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to media

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media

Jackpot fever: Lotto rolls over, prize pool soars again

Will Hine from Lotto NZ says another rollover could make next week’s draw one of the biggest this year. Video / Herald NOW

Inside the Beehive: Coughlan on the political headlines you missed

The Herald’s political editor rounds up the week in Wellington and what to watch next. Video / Herald NOW

The director general of the BBC resigns over documentary edit

The director general of the BBC has resigned after a row over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump. Video \ Panorama

Civil Defence Minister Mark Mitchell on Tongariro wildfire effort

The Minister of Civil Defence outlines recovery support for affected residents and responders. Video / Herald NOW

Nathan Limm on the Phoenix, All Blacks and F1

Nathan Limm unpacks the highs, lows, and controversies from a packed sporting week. Video / Herald NOW

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr

Zoe Wallis joins Ryan Bridge for a market update with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

Wine glut: Record sav blanc harvest an export headache, US wealth gap worries Fed, new CEO Index

Business with 2degrees: Sauvignon blanc harvest up 31% on 2024, US wealth gap drives downturn fears at Fed, new BusinessDesk CEO index ranks top 20 NZ execs.

Fire and Emergency Services still battling Tongariro blaze

FENZ Commander Glen Varcoe details firefighting efforts and risks as crews work through rugged terrain.

Herald NOW Weather: November 10, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 10, 2025

Ian Jones: Where the All Blacks go from here

The former All Black gives his take on the victory against Scotland.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tie for Daniel Hillier and Kiwis beat Toa Samoa

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tie for Daniel Hillier in Abu Dhabi and the Kiwis beat Toa Samoa in the Pacifica Championships final.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tongariro National Park blaze and Government's meth plan

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Battle to contain Tongariro National Park blaze and Government's new meth action plan. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Farmers call for urgent action on spreading Wilding Pines

High country farmer, Simon Cameron says invasive trees are threatening farmland and native ecosystems.

Government launches crackdown on meth harm across NZ

Associate Minister Nicole McKee outlines the government’s new Meth Action Plan to curb use and support communities.

Ruapehu Mayor on Tongariro fire response

Mayor Weston Kirton speaks on Herald NOW about how locals are responding and what recovery will look like once the flames are out.

Kea Kids News: All aboard the Pacifica! The terrifying new pirate ship at Rainbow’s End

Reporter Jubilee is at the grand opening of the Pacifica, the thrilling new ride at Rainbow’s End! But are the kids brave enough to board?

Liftoff! A new generation of Kiwi space entrepreneurs

Is our space industry more than just RocketLab? BusinessDesk looks at the NZ research sparking companies with massive potential.

What’s at stake as COP30 begins on the edge of the Amazon rainforest

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago associate professor Daniel Kingston is with us to discuss how important COP is, and why we should care.

Ruapehu District Mayor: Tongariro National Park wildfire

Tongariro Fire: Mayor has just returned from flight over fire ground. Video / Supplied / Chris Hooker

Government unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crime

The bold new Government strike against the syndicates flooding the country with methamphetamine. Video / NZ Herald / Sylvie Whinray

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tongariro blaze 'not under control', Russia attacks Ukraine

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tongariro blaze 'not under control', Russia attacks Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Family spokeswoman discusses tangi for Lee Tamahori

Tamahori spokeswoman Mia Henry-Teirney discusses the director's life and career. Video / Raphael Franks

Tongariro National Park fire captured from air

Tongariro National Park fire captured from air. Video / Supplied

All Blacks prevail over Scotland in closely-fought contest, 25-17

All Blacks prevail over Scotland in closely-fought contest, 25-17. Video / Sky Sport

Jelly Roll cancels his Auckland show

Thousands of fans were waiting to see Jelly Roll before his show was cancelled due to illness. Video / Lisa McManaway

Large vegetation fire at Tongariro Forest

A significant fire has broken out at Tongariro Forest. Supplied / Chris Hooker

Performer injured at Cirque du Soleil Auckland show

A performer at Cirque du Soleil’s Auckland show suffered a fall and was stretchered off stage today. Video / Supplied

Watch: Fireworks shot into busy Auckland lawnmower shop

Two people needed ambulance treatment after the incident. Video / Supplied

Emergency at Kohimarama beach after man pulled from water

Sunbathers formed a privacy screen around the scene using beach towels and sarongs as emergency responders work to revive a patient. Video / NZ Herald

Are New Zealanders planning for retirement?

We ask people in Auckland's CBD how, and if, they're preparing for retirement. Video \ Sylvie Whinray

Incredible Stanmore Bay bioluminescence

Matthew Davison captured the "most incredible bioluminescence display I've ever witnessed" at Stanmore Bay on November 7. Video / Supplied