Health Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under new $65m plan

Herald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about today

Tim Wilson and Jo Robertson debate the day's news.

2degrees: New Zealand's only telco with a verified emissions target

2degrees is trying to reach net-zero by 2040.

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

Sports editor Winston Aldworth ranks the top performers and rising stars.

OCR decision looms: Will borrowers get relief?

Economist Brad Olsen Brad Olsen previews the rate call and what it means for households and businesses.

Dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy - Mark Richardson talks personal finance

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson on effective investing.

South Island news wrap: Double Tragedy on Aoraki Mount Cook

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the climber and guide who have died on Aoraki Mount Cook.

Are Black Friday deals real? Retail expert breaks it down

Retail insights on pricing tricks, consumer trends and where the real savings are.

Herald NOW political panel

Ricardo Menéndez March and Simon Court unpack the big issues dividing Parliament.

First mining approval under fast-track, inside RBNZ on OCR D-Day, port ownership up for debate

Business with 2degrees: Draft approval for OceanaGold Waihī North gold mine, BusinessDesk finds out how MPC sets the OCR, council reform throws open port shareholdings.

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Tom Blackadder on Springboks

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tom Blackadder on Springboks, South Africa poised to win against India in cricket

Regional government reform: Wellington's mayor responds

Andrew Little is set to gain more power as the government proposes to abolish regional councils.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday November 26, 2025

Morning Headlines | Government proposes new local government reforms, OCR cut expected today | Wednesday November 26, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Crypto ATMs on the rise: CoinFlip boss on NZ expansion

CEO Ben Weiss on why New Zealand is a key market in the company’s global crypto push.

Fixing the Fast-track

The Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Supplied

Hawaiian waka welcomed by the tamariki of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei!

Reporter Tu Maia races in as Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive after 80,000km at sea! He discovers how the crew use whetū, wind, paddles and ancient knowledge to navigate.

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and an airline is hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Emirates SkyCargo

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.