NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visits

Breaking Barriers: NZ’s first female firefighters calendar

Firefighters Nicole Koch and Zoe Feau on celebrating strength, diversity, and women on the frontlines.

Meth use surges as organised Crime tightens its grip

Investigative journalist Jared Savage reveals how gangs are driving a rise in meth use across New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW

School curriculum criticism grows

Minister of Education Erica Stanford chats with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Charities struggling in tough economy

Simon Bowden of Forsyth Barr joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk about personal finance. Video / Herald NOW

From supermarket cameras to exam chaos: South Island update

Facial recognition tech rolls out in Christchurch while Otago faces backlash over a botched law exam.

Hipkins defends Labour’s capital gains tax plan

Chris Hipkins responds to critics on Herald NOW and outlines Labour’s reasoning behind a capital gains tax.

Health officials sound alarm over measles outbreak

Public health specialist Dr Matt Reid on why vaccination rates are key as measles resurfaces in New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW

Hurricane Melissa could impact 1.5 m people in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa could affect 1.5 million people in Jamaica alone, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza. clean-up continues across South Island.

Greens vs ACT on Labour’s capital gains tax announcement

Greens Co-Leader Marama Davidson and ACT’s David Seymour debate whether Labour’s capital gains tax will help - or hurt New Zealanders. Video / Herald NOW

How Labour’s capital gains tax could hit house prices

Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan breaks down what Labour’s proposed capital gains tax might mean for homeowners and the housing market. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 29, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 29, 2025.

Herald NOW Weather: October 29, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 29, 2025.

Kea Kids News: Tamariki go All Out in a cultural extravaganza

Reporter Mele is at Onehunga High School, where Kāhui Ako schools have come together for the Lalaga All Out Showcase, celebrating Māori, Pasifika, and Asian cultures.

Missed opportunity? Questions over Labour’s capital gains tax policy

Infometrics economist Brad Olsen discusses Labour's new tax policy. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Malaysian Prime Minister tries haka while greeting Christopher Luxon

The pair held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Video / MOFA Malaysia

Labour slammed over plan to use capital gains tax for free GP visits

National, Act and New Zealand First say Labour’s tax proposal risks choking economic growth, while Labour argues the revenue would provide relief for struggling families.

MetService weather: October 28, 2025

MetService weather: October 28, 2025

Part of Tāmaki Drive is closed for hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers’ rights

Eastbound lanes of Tāmaki Drive have been closed for a hīkoi in support of tangata whenua and workers' rights. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Snow dusting the South Island, Labour’s capital gains tax, Social media ban for under-16s.

Nicola Willis reacts to Labour's capital gains tax announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the Labour Party's capital gains tax announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins says policy leaker would be ousted from Labour Party

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says if capital gains tax policy leaker is found they will be ousted from the party.

Freightways couriers walk off Job over long hours and safety

More than 70 Freightways contract couriers protest at Auckland’s Cornwall Park Cafe, demanding better hours and safer conditions during a 24-hour strike. Video \ Jason Dorday

Lightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning display

Lightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah Curtis

Snow in Christchurch, Canterbury

Snow falls in Rolleston and Halswell. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins on property profit tax to pay for free GP visits

Labour Party announces a targeted property tax to fund three free doctors’ visits for every New Zealander

Car full of youths crashes into Plimmerton house

A video circulating on social media shows a car crashing into a property near Porirua.

Cupcakes for a cause: Kiwis bake to help animals in need

Elinor Birch from SPCA explains how every cupcake sold supports rescue animals nationwide. Video / Herald NOW

Best travel spots in the world

Trips Notes podcast's Lorna Riley on best travel spots in the world, double decker trains set for Europe & new one day coastal hike.

Is it time to ban social media for U16s? Expert weighs in

Dr Michael Daubs explores the growing debate over restricting social media platforms. Video / Herald NOW

Panel: Phil Goff and Sarah Henry on todays topic's

Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Are Media Editor and Director Sarah Henry on Herald NOW's Panel.

What’s next for the Monarchy? Royal expert Andrew Lownie weighs in

As public sentiment shifts, a leading biographer discusses the royals’ modern challenges. Video / Herald NOW

Winston Peters on Labour's plan for a capital gains tax

Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Labour's capital gains tax plan

New Zealand's growing e-waste problem

The Warehouse Group's Phil Cumming talking e-waste on Tech Talk with Noel Leeming. Video / Herald NOW

Filtered photos causing real problems for Immigration NZ

Richard Owen explains why altered visa photos are slowing applications and sparking new policy concern.

Snow in Fairlie South Canterbury

Snow in Fairlie, South Canterbury this morning. Video Kelly Eason / Murray Bell / Bev Bell

Weekend Wrap: Netball, Liam Lawson and Auckland FC

Our sport panel on the highs, lows and surprises across New Zealand sport. Video / Herald NOW

US markets climb on trade & inflation news

Business with 2degrees: US markets climb on trade & inflation news, Health NZ AI trial boosts emergency depts, Ikea NZ Forest and farm buy-ups hit $616M.

Clutha faces the storm: Mayor speaks out following wild weather

Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin on how the community is coping and what’s being done to keep roads and residents safe. Video / Herald NOW

NZ at the East Asia Summit: What’s on the table?

Political journalist Jamie Ensor joins from Malaysia with the latest on New Zealand’s diplomatic agenda.