Paul Goldsmith performs outside The Civic

Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims

Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Video / Herald Now

Ultra-Rare Pink Grasshopper found in Mackenzie Basin

DOC ranger Jen Schori explains the once-in-a-lifetime sighting of the brightly coloured insect. Video / Herald NOW

Political panel: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick

Greens’ Swarbrick and ACT’s Seymour debate mining, fast-track reforms and more. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 19, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 19, 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River anniversary and Gloriavale suffocation claims

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Pike River families meet with Workplace Relations and Safety Minister and no formal action taken over Gloriavale child suffocation claims

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Eli Katoa ruled out of NRL season and Fabian Holland recognised

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Eli Katoa ruled out of the next NRL season and rookie All Black Fabian Holland nominated for award.

Can the All Blacks push past their Twickenham loss?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the fallout from the English loss and how the All Blacks will try to respond in Cardiff. Video / NZ Herald

1.5 Degrees: KARARAINA

Kararaina, a PhD student at VIC is working with NIWA to investigate the ability of native forests to sequester carbon. Could native forests sequester more carbon than pine?

1.5 Degrees: ARAHI

Musician Arahi journeys home tracing his steps ki tōku tūrangawaewae and how it can shape your understanding of climate change and how to take action.

1.5 Degrees: QUACK

For Quack, solving the climate crisis is about healing the whenua, moana and people. They believe Deep Sea Mining will put the ocean at risk so head to Jamaica to speak at the ISA.

1.5 Degrees: TESSA

How do you make plans to restore a taonga species when the impacts of climate change are now looming to hamper their comeback.

1.5 Degrees: CORBAN & TOBY

Corban & Toby are two architecture students looking at climate-resilient architecture. How do you future-proof designs in a changing environment? Does Matauranga hold the answers?

We've been judging Auckland's best restaurants. Here's what makes a perfect 10

Viva Top 50 Restaurant Awards judges Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney on what they've loved about Auckland's dining scene during the judging period.

Kea Kids: The dress that won her free breakfast for a whole year!

Reporter Piper meets the girl whose Weet-Bix-made wardrobe helped her cat-walk away with the ultimate tasty prize…

1.5 Degrees: SARAH

Sarah looks at how kōrero tukuiho and the world of environmental science has helped her understand climate change and given her the capability to find solutions for Aotearoa.

1.5 Degrees: TAMATHA

Some say that she’s too young to run for council let alone for parliament but Tamatha Paul isn’t taking any notice. Tamatha wants to make meaningful change from the inside.

1.5 Degrees: PANIA

Pania is Action Station’s Climate Justice Campaigner who wants to share her passion for environmental justice and inspire other rangatahi to take action.

Pike River legacy: report shows little progress on workplace deaths - The Front Page

The Pike River mine explosion shocked New Zealand and the world, prompting three inquiries, a new regulator and new laws. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Lady Tureiti Moxon joins health hīkoi at Parliament.

Lady Tureiti Moxon speaks on health sector crisis and wider impact of Government policies on Māori ahead of United Nations visit. Video / Mark Mitchell

What to know before Metallica’s Eden Park show: Road closures, transport and entry details

Road closures near Eden Park start from 4pm and will last until midnight. Video / Eden Park

MetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025

MetService Severe weather update: November 17, 2025.

Tim Roxborogh: Why Malaysia should be your next holiday

Tim Roxborogh shares the must-see spots and hidden gems.

Lara Greaves and Sam Stubbs on Herald NOW's panel

Political panel: Politics Professor Lara Greaves and Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs discuss todays hot topics.

Superintendent Naila Hassan on the Mt Eden inmate who escaped custody

Why was public not warned about escapee?

How art could save our cities: Heritage expert Paul Baragwanath explains

Paul Baragwanath on why culture must be central to urban renewal.

After playground Asbestos alert, lawyer Merlyn Remiens explains implications

Merlyn Remiens on what families and schools can legally demand.

Scam awareness: How to protect yourself

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams in the last year.

Sanson Fire: Melissa Nightingale on what we know as murder-suicide probe continues

Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale with the latest on the tragedy shaking Manawatū.

Hipkins on Coalition Talks: Where Labour stands now

Labour leader on coalition red lines, campaign momentum, and the road to polling day. Video / Herald NOW

Gold miner dubs Otago the next West Africa; more on fast-track amendments and congestion charges

Business with 2degrees: Ko Gold talks up south and central Otago prospect, concerns fast-track changes shift power to ministers, $10m gantries needed for congestion charging.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Changes to Clean Vehicle Standard and police investigate Sanson fire

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government announces changes to Clean Vehicle Standard for imports and police investigate blaze that killed a father and three children.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Nations Championship for 2026 and Svitolina to return to ASB Classic

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Rugby’s biennial Nations Championship has been confirmed to start in 2026 and Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro to return for ASB Classic.

Union speaks out following Supreme Court Uber decision shake up

FIRST Union’s Anita Rosentreter on what the decision means for pay, rights, and gig work.

NZ Food Prices Up 4.7%: David Verry on why families are still feeling squeezed

A budgeting advisor explains what's driving the 4.7% rise and who’s hit hardest.

Dr Prabani Wood: Asbestos found in kids play sand sparks health warning

Dr Prabani Wood on what parents need to know and how risky the exposure really is.

Shane Jones: 30-Year Green light for Central Otago gold mine

Resources Minister Shane Jones on what the Bendigo-Ophir approval means for jobs, the region - and the environment.

Herald NOW Weather: November 18, 2025

A wet day around the country but warm. Video / MetService

Ali Williams on being a good human

The former All Black sits down with Paula Bennett for her Ask Me Anything podcast.

Kea Kids: Kiwi Jiu-Jitsu champs take down bullying!

Reporter Emme meets the fighters who went from being pushed off the playground to winning big on the world stage - using Jiu-Jitsu to build confidence and beat bullying.

From billion to trillion: What Musk’s fortune says about a world out of balance - The Front Page

Is there such a thing as an ethical billionaire? Chelsea Daniels explores the idea with Nick Henry from Oxfam. Video / The Front Page