NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Watch: Ministers announce massive shake-up of local government

Local Government Ministister Simon Watts and RMA Minister Chris Bishop said it was the biggest reform of local government since 1989. Video / Mark Mitchell

How Cook Islands‑flagged ships became tied to Russian and Iranian oil trade

NZ Herald business investigations reporter Matt Nippert has been looking into the use of the Pacific flag in the 'dark fleet'.

MetService severe weather warning: 25 November

MetService severe weather warning: 25 November. Video / MetService

Watch: Chris Bishop grilled on leadership speculation

Speculation is mounting about Christopher Luxon's future as Prime Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell

National touts education policies

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Eduction Minister Erica Stanford say the results prove reforms will work. Video / RNZ

Buses set to return to Albert St after years of CRL disruption

About 900 buses a day will travel Albert St once services resume on Saturday. Video / Auckland Transport

Northland trio break Guinness World Record for longest golf ball catch

Lou Vincent, Joey Yovich and David Mullan attempt to break the world record at The Pines Golf Club in Whangārei. Video / Ben Francis / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Morning Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Aerial footage shows extent of massive Waiuku fire

Large fire at Waiuku plastics recycling centre captured in aerial footage.

Billion-dollar downgrade? Fonterra cuts milk price, and ComCom takes Mobil to court on fuel pricing

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price to $9.50/kgMS; Mobil NZ faces legal action and potential $10m penalty on alleged wholesale pricing method breach.

Live: Funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire

Family has shared link to funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire with media.

NZ's Great walks open for the season: What you need to know

DOC Heritage and Visitors director Cat Wilson reveals all you need to know for tramping season.

The hidden health crisis affecting thousands

Kidney Health Clinical Manager Merryn Jones on early detection and prevention.

Herald Now panel for November 25

Broadcaster Mark Crysell and Are Media Editorial director Sarah Henry break down today's big topics.

Fire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspicious

Reporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.

'Tech Tuesday: Peter Griffin on 20 years of Rocket Lab, and why the share price tanked

Peter Griffin’s new book on 20 years of Rocket Lab - how it became so successful, and why its share price has suddenly tanked.

Home warranties to become mandatory

New safeguards for homeowners announced

ComCom takes Mobil to court on fuel pricing, FIF tax apology, making more money from minerals

Business with 2degrees: Mobil NZ faces legal action on wholesale pricing method; FIF tax creator calls for changes to support brain gain; review for plummeting mineral royalties.

Chris Hipkins on coalitions, Kiwisaver and MP properties

Chris Hipkins reveals his thoughts on potential coalitions heading into next years elections.

Are we out of the woods? Job ads up for fourth consecutive month

Seek’s Rob Clark on where the opportunities are.

MetService Daily Weather: November 25 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 25 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Extreme picky eating: What parents need to know

Child eating expert Judith Yeabsley breaks down the new research.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | England hold off Pumas fightback

NZ Herald Sport News Update | England hold off Pumas fightback, Tom Trbojevic named new Sea Eagles captain

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

The dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran

Matt Nippert reports the Cook Islands flag has flown on over 100 oil tankers accused of illicitly trading Russian and Iranian oil, sparking alarm from foreign governments.

Crews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku

A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald, Supplied

The dark fleet in our own backyard

How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran. Video \ Mark Mitchell, Jason Dorday

The day the sky turned orange! What these kids witnessed up close at the Tongariro wildfires

Reporter Euka meets the courageous kids whose family holiday turned near disaster, as one of Aotearoa’s biggest bushfires burned dangerously close to their camp.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday November 24, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | National's first election policy criticised and worries over CBD's proposed homeless ban| Monday November 24, 2025

Inside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it matters

NZ Herald data journalist Chris Knox is with us to dive into the numbers, and why it matters.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025. Video / MetService

Fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park

A fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park on Saturday. Video / Supplied

People caught walking through endangered dotterel nest in Hawke's Bay

People have been filmed walking through a dotterel nest in Hawke's Bay, crushing eggs that were soon-to-hatch. Video / Marilyn Scott

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Minister announces next steps in nationwide building system reform

Chris Penk, Minister for building and construction, announces the next steps in nationwide building reform

Drax Project reveal what’s next for the band

Behind the scenes with the Drax Project's guitarist and drummer. Video / Herald NOW

Tropical Cyclone Fina leaves a trail of destruction after tracking through Darwin

It's the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, ABC Radio Darwin Breakfast Presenter reports. Video / Herald NOW

Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now

The stories everyone’s talking about: Panel reacts

Damian Light and Carmen Vicelich break down the issues shaping the conversation. Video / Herald Now