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CAR T-cell therapy puts Jason’s myeloma into deep remission

Four months after CAR T-cell therapy in China, photographer Jason Oxenham is as cancer-free as he can be. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Life-long trauma faced by Dilworth sexual abuse survivor

Skot Jaflon talks about the tragic effect on his life and why he wants his alleged abuser returned from China. Video / Corey Fleming

Remembering John Clarke: The man behind Fred Dagg

Lorin Clarke's moving documentary about her father, Not Just Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke, is out on Boxing Day. Video / Supplied

Steven Pinker on Donald Trump, fascism, the climate and free speech

NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson sits down with Cognitive Psychologist & Psycholinguist Steven Pinker to unpack some of the themes discussed in Pinker's new book.

Nicola Willis year end interview

Nicola Willis speaks with Business editor at large Liam Dann for her year-end interview.

Steven Pinker on Trump

Pinker describes Donald Trump as the antithesis of all enlightenment values.

Pinker on Charlie Kirk

Why did Donald Trump think Charlie Kirk was such a great American?

Pinker on social media algorithms

Algorithms & Common Knowledge: Social media's influence explained

An athlete’s perspective on AUT’s female-based concussion research programme

Kite foiler Lucy Bilger shares her experience regarding a concussion and participating in AUT's concussion research. Video / Alyse Wright

Auckland University of Technology's innovative female-based concussion research programme

AUT Millennium is the host to a revolutionary blood detector used as part of their female-based concussion research. Video / Alyse Wright

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December 19, 2025. Video \ AFP

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

More than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

Fed Farmers' Richard Dawkins tells herald NOW about their 12 pests of Christmas campaign, and a message to buy local for your Christmas feasts this year.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Business with 2degrees: Garth Bray dishes out financial highlights, lowlights and ones to watch.

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

Business with 2degrees: Growth in 14 of 16 sectors, take 2.7% US inflation with a grain of salt, and what’s a petajoule and where can we find 20 of them to keep industry running?

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

A New Zealander who helped restrain one of the Bondi gunmen reveals what happened live on Herald NOW.

Why do some RNZ board members have concerns about re-hiring John Campbell?

Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie talks to Herald NOW about RNZ's big new hire.

The Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditch

Former Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.

South Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at large

Dunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.

Your Christmas weather outlook with Heather Keats

MetService's Heather Keats gives her forecast over the Christmas period.

Heavily armed police detain group of men on Sydney street

The group of men are believed to have been on their way to Bondi Beach, with police revealing a "violent act" was possibly being planned. Video / news.com.au

Government fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion to 2043

The boss of the Canadian gold mine speaks to Herald NOW about what his company expects to pull from the ground.

Rita Ora surprises Ben Boyce and daughter Sienna on When I Grow Up podcast

Rita Ora spotted Ben Boyce's viral tattoo online, urging her to join the podcast. Video / When I Grow Up

Willie Jackson says Matt McCarten's words have "been a betrayal”

Willie Jackson responds to Matt McCarten's allegations about his wife, who is CEO of Māori Urban Authority.

GDP: What does the 1.1% increase actually mean?

Brad Olsen joins Herald NOW to unpack what the GDP actually means.

MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025. Video / MetService

Gloriavale’s private school to close amid safety concerns, lawyer responds

Gloriavale leavers lawyer, Brian Henry reveals details about the schools closure.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies

NZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies, England heads into day three of third Ashes test in trouble.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, December 19, 2025

Morning Headlines | Gloriavale school to close, more hope in the economy and Auckland to get new cemetery | Friday, December 19, 2025

Tom Latham, Devon Conway plunder centuries on day one of final test against West Indies

Both NZ openers reached triple figures on a dominant first day. Video / TVNZ

MetService afternoon weather update: 18 December

MetService afternoon weather update: 18 December. Video / MetService

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof

Chief Executive Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Nick Hill confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Waihī Mine fast-track approval

Oceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.

Lawyer Tania Waikato on choosing the Green Party

Lawyer Tania Waikato on why she is deciding to enter politics with the Greens now. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

State Highway 2 at Devil's Corner - Timelapse

NZTA and TREC have restored the road along State Highway 2 at Devil’s Corner.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, December 18, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | New Zealand economy officially rebounds and suspects still at large after Gore shooting | Thursday, December 18, 2025

SH29 Car Fire

A car is engulfed in flames on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Summit. Video / Kate Angell

Top fruits and vege picks this Christmas

Vege man Glenn Forysth reveals the best produce to be eating this festive season.