Orca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scare

Watch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payout

Pharmac Minister David Seymour says he is comfortable with the near-$350,000 payout made to one Pharmac employee last year. Video / Mark Mitchell

First look inside Ikea Sylvia Park ahead of official opening

Today, the Herald has been given a first look inside the 34,000sq m retail hub, seven years in the making.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025 Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Government faces speculation over climate change commitments, plans to move homeless from cities | Monday December 1, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Inside the $1 billion NZ International Convention Centre

NZICC general manager Prue Daly on Auckland's new convention centre, 10 years in the making, and its pipeline of events. Video / Dean Purcell

MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025

MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025. Video / MetService

How Boring Oat Milk got its big break

One ‘yes’ turned a kitchen-bench concept into a global hit.

Airbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekend

Director of Civil Aviation and CAA Chief Executive Kane Patena tells us how New Zealand handled the massive A320 software meltdown. Video / Cameron Pitney

Guided tour of Auckland's new Ikea store with NZ Herald

NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store for a first lookahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

First look inside Auckland’s new Ikea store

The NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consents

Phil Mauger talks supermarket consenting and what's next for the city. Video / Herald Now

Panel: Heather Roy and Rob Campbell on Herald NOW

Heather Roy and Rob Campbell discuss today's headlines on Herald NOW.

House of Duval: Inside the downfall of Aucklands former leading property developer

BusinessDesk’s Maria Slade breaks down its downfall. Video / Herald Now

Is a smokefree generation within reach?

Data reveals rates of vaping and smoking in young people is on the decline.

Black Friday spending surge in US; new podcast on Du Val hard-sell; will we buy British warships?

Business with 2degrees: Online sales in US Black Friday are 10% up this year; UK minister pushes Babcock and Arrowhead frigates; ‘The Fall of the House of Du Val’ podcast out now.

Orca pod safely leave Napier’s Pandora Pond after estuary stranding scare

Project Jonah urges public caution after rare stranding scare in Napier. Video / Herald Now

Monday Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr

Monday Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr | Matt Montgomerie joins Ryan Bridge on Herald Now

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now

Political update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald Now

Experts warn of pitfalls in ‘gentle parenting’ trend

Child behavioural specialist warns gentle parenting may reinforce bad behaviour.

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

South Island wrap: Red zone reopening and; the return of passenger rail

Christchurch's red zone could get a new life, Newstalk ZB South Island News Director, Claire Sherwood reports. Video / Herald Now

How Ikea’s opening could shake up NZ retail

Retail groups weigh in on how the Swedish giant could reshape spending. Video / Herald Now

Market mood lifts: Kiwis more upbeat on house prices

ASB’s Nick Tuffley explains what’s driving renewed optimism. Video / Herald Now

Labour unveils low-interest loans for struggling GP clinics

A nurse practitioner reacts to Labours loan announcement.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Rugby sevens open new season with titles

Sport Headlines | Rugby sevens open new season with titles, Back Foils fall shy in SailGP championship.

MetService Daily Weather: December 1 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 1 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Do you have what it takes to be a rescue hero?!

Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKN

Surface flooding in Onehunga, Auckland

Heavy rain has hit Auckland amid thunderstorm warnings on November 30, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conference

Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after delivering his conference speech. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conference

Labour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade 2025

Auckland's Queen Street saw the annual Farmers Santa Parade today. Young and old braved the wet weather to come and share a little Christmas joy. Video / NZ Herald

Orca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of water

Visitors to Pandora Pond were urged to avoid the water until the orcas could exit the area.

NZ Herald Headlines | Sunday November 30, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Sunday November 30, 2025. Thousands of Airbus A320 planes are returning to business as usual, and Hong Kong observes a three-day mourning period.

Melodie Robinson on learning to finally say no

The two-time World Cup winner speaks to Paula Bennett on her Ask Me Anything podcast.

Person injured in huge Upper Hutt building fire

Emergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel Talbot

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025. At least 128 people have now died due to the Hong Kong building fire. Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns. Video / NZ Herald

Francis de Vries on FIFA World Cup dreams, Auckland FC hopes and the IKEA buzz

Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries on his punishing recent schedule, his non-stop year, FIFA World Cup dreams and IKEA excitement.