Number of National staff and MPs allowed at the Budget lockup slashed compared to last year

Taika Waititi spotted filming in central Auckland

The Oscar-winning director was seen with a long line of actors in various costumes on Auckland’s Fort St.

Michael Wood confirms political return

The fallen Labour minister eyes redemption in a Mt Roskill rematch.

Watch: Fire breaks out at Cop30 pavilion in Belem

A fire at the UN climate talks in Brazil forced delegates to evacuate and disrupted negotiations. Video / AFP

We found Auckland’s best kept restaurant secret

Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney reveal their five Special Category winners in the Viva Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2025.

Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon takes complaint against Government to United Nations

The Te Kōhao Health CEO on reforms, inequity, and what must change. Video / Herald NOW

Herald Now panel for November 21

Economist Rob Campbell and former politician Agnes Loheni join Ryan Bridge on the Herald Now panel.

The Kiwisaver rule change farmers are pushing for

Federated Farmers Karl Dean reveals why young farmers can't get on the property ladder. Video / Herald NOW

Media Insider: Shayne Currie on the stories behind the stories

Shayne Currie analyses the biggest media trends and newsroom decisions.

Sports desk showdown: The week’s biggest moments

Herald journalists Chris Rieve and Nathan Lim debate winners, losers, and controversies. Video / Herald NOW

World Buskers Festival 2026: Christchurch unveils global performer lineup

The countdown has begun to the 33rd World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, Jazlyn Whales reports.

Your weekend weather: What’s heading our way

MetService’s Heather Keats with the essential forecast for every region. Video / Herald NOW

Turners Auto bets on recovery and Tina, risk-off mood erases Nvidia gains, US jobs data

Business with 2degrees: Three more years of Tina as Turners post strong half-year, Nvidia swings back after quarterly beat, 119k new jobs revealed in US data dump.

Silver Ferns overcome nasty stomach bug in 2-1 series win over England

Captain of the Silver Ferns Karin Burger talks to Herald Now's Ryan Bridge on the latest curveball thrown at the national netball team while on tour. Video / Herald NOW

Lawyer for Pike River Mine families says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges

29 men were killed in the explosion 15 years ago and while police and the Crown Solicitor have been weighing up charges, Nigel Hampton KC thinks they have the proof needed.

Government under pressure: National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson go head to head

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson go head to head on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Matthew Hooton: Luxon needs to step back

Political commentator Matthew Hooton weighs in on the week’s biggest power plays. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 21, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 21, 2025

Chelsey Field, mother of three children who died in Sanson fire breaks her silence

Chelsey Field says she is left heartbroken after her children August, Hugo and Goldie were killed in a blaze in Sanson. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | NZ First turns against Regulatory Standards Bill

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Violent crime reduction target and NZ First turns against the Regulatory Standards Bill.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | All Blacks prepare for Wales test

NZ Herald Sport News Update | All Blacks prepare for Wales test, and tennis player's advocacy group's case.

Did the All Blacks get their selections right for Wales?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith question the All Blacks selections for their final test of the year. Video / NZ Herald

Why politicians worldwide should pay attention to the ‘Mamdani effect’ - The Front Page

New York and the 'Mamdani Effect' - The Front Page Video / NZ Herald

Recidivist Waikato rapist Darryl Bridgeman given more jail time

The 55-year-old's five-year prison term will be added to his current 16-year term. Video / Belinda Feek

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets Zhao

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets top Chinese legislator.

The numbers behind Māori business confidence

Māori business confidence outpaces most sectors, and data explains why.

Watch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards Act

NZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark Mitchell

Arman Tsarukyan on bout with Dan Hooker in UFC Qatar main event

UFC No 1-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan speaks with the Herald ahead of his bout against Kiwi Dan Hooker in Qatar. Video \ Christopher Reive | UFC

Police release footage of aggravated robbery to help find the offender

The man attempted to rob a dairy on Ngamotu Rd in New Plymouth on Saturday, November 8. Video / Manawatū, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Big banks roll out enticing incentives to lure new customers: Mortgage Adviser Ben Goldsmith

ANZ is offering a whopping 1.5% cashback incentive to new home loan customers ahead of the OCR decision - will other banks rise to the challenge?

Panel: Big talking points of the morning unpacked

Dave Letele and Carmen Parahi weigh in on the issues firing up Kiwis today. Video / Herald NOW

Ram Brains Used to study human head injuries in Kiwi breakthrough

Dr Helen Murray explains how new models could improve concussion science.

Union reacts after ferry announcement

Victor Billot, Maritime Union reacts to government's ferry announcement. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks pressure builds: Expert on what must change

Elliott Smith gives his verdict on form, strategy and selection headaches.

Jesse Mulligan's surprise news for the Viva Top 50 Restaurants Supreme Winner

Viva told Tala's Henry and Debby Onesemo that Jesse was there to interview them about the restaurant business. He wasn't...

'NZ Is the Guinea Pig': Expert warns of ChatGPT groupchat risks

AI NZ founder Justin Flitter raises concerns about privacy and data use. Video / Herald NOW

Nvidia earnings keep markets on edge, Napier Port results point to recovery, AirNZ stakes OneReg.

Business with 2degrees: Mind the swing as Nvidia drops quarterly result, farm inputs and exports show up in Napier Port lift, AirNZ digital play invests in less pilot paperwork.

“85% of supermarket food is ultra-processed”: Nutrition expert sounds alarm

Professor Jim Mann says NZ’s food environment is driving obesity, diabetes and poor health.

Academic says Epstein files could trigger global ripples

Otago professor breaks down what’s new - and what questions remain unanswered. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 20, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 20, 2025

NZ 'world leading' on smoking decline

ASH board member says smoke-free progress has been 'exceptional'. Video / Herald NOW