Raw: Firefighters battle Brighton blaze

Sisters Yvonne Gurtler and Cecelia Gaylard unmask their monster three decades after child abuse

As children, Cecelia Gaylard and Yvonne Gurtler endured unspeakable horrors. More than three decades later, the Auckland sisters came face-to-face with their rapist in court.

Kea Kids: Bloody Butcher serves severed fingers to kids

Reporter Puawai takes us on a tour of Howick Historical Village’s Halloween Fright Night with a spooky haunted house, and a creepy costume contest featuring a special guest judge!

Simplicity bosses announce InfraKiwi

A new company has been formed to buy infrastructure assets, aiming eventually for an NZX listing. Video / Michael Craig

Eli Katoa stretchered from Eden Park after suffering three head knocks

The Tongan forward required urgent medical assistance during the loss to the Kiwis. Video / NZ Herald

Porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent

Faith-based porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent. Video / TikTok / @jazzthornton_

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings to claim back-to-back World Series. Video / ESPN

UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train

Stabbing on a London-bound train left 10 people in hospital. Video / AFP

Electric bus catches fire under bridge on Constellation Drive

A bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal NZ. Video / Dean Purcell

Race day surge: Thousands take on Auckland Marathon challenge

More than 17,000 people will participate in the Auckland Marathon 2025 today. The event will take place on Auckland's streets, drawing significant local and international runners.

All Blacks defeat Ireland 26-13

The All Blacks have defeated Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, 26-13. Video / Sky Sport

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in Orewa

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in Orewa, Hurricane Melissa ravages Caribbean. Video / NZ Herald

Brad Weber responds to All Blacks XV haka

Brad Weber responds to All Blacks XV haka. Video / Sky Sport 2

Car goes up in flames in Auckland suburb

The car can be seen engulfed in flames in Newmarket, Auckland. Video / Supplied

Quick-fire questions with Temuera Morrison

Multimedia Journalist Mitchell Hageman sits down with Kiwi actor Temuera Morrison for some quick-fire questions. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Mitchell Santner hits ball out of Sky Stadium

The Black Caps captain is just the third player in history to achieve the feat.

Lamborghini goes up in flames after Remuera crash

Emergency services in action as they work to douse the burning Lamborghini in Remuera.

Mark Vette: Zen and the art of training your cat

Top tips from the animal behaviour expert's new book. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Luxon meets with world leaders at Apec Summit

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Luxon meets with world leaders at Apec Summit, NZ Red Cross sends aid to Jamaica, measles cases on the rise. Video / NZ Herald

Tamatha Paul opens up about living with invisible disabilities

Green MP Tamatha Paul opens up about believing she would die young.

Boo! Halloween punters take on Mount Eden

The Herald visits Marsden Avenue in Mount Eden to see who has the most ghastly and ghoulish looks. Video / Anna Heath

Jason Bridgwater speaks after James Holder found guilty of his brother David Bridgwater's murder

Jason Bridgwater was clearly emotional following a guilty verdict in the jury trial at Christchurch. Video / Al Williams

Newly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fire

Fire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Inside DHL's vast new automated Auckland warehouse

Automation on display inside the building at 11 Te Kapua Dr, Māngere. Video / DHL

Give A Little Day 2025

Give A LIttle CEO Lythan Chapman and Breast Cancer Foundation Advocate Shavaughn Ruakere on Herald NOW.

Rotorua student comes up with bike safety invention

Cameron Moore has created a safety device to help avoid spinal injuries. Video / Herald Now

Panel: Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka on todays topic's

Parenting specialist Jo Robertson and BusinessDesk Senior Journalist Dileepa Fonseka on Herlad NOW's panel.

24-hour handball marathon raising funds for Kiwi kids

Katie Oliver joins Herald Now to share how the TheHits Breakfast team is helping Kidscan. Video / Herald Now

All Blacks eye redemption in Chicago

Liam Napier on squad morale, form, and what fans can expect this weekend.

Your weekend weather outlook with MetService

MetService Meteorologist, John Law, on the weather to watch out for this weekend.

What to do If you win $33 million in Lotto

Forsyth Barr’s Mark Richardson explains how to protect, invest, and plan after a life-changing win.

Trade war cools, Fonterra brands sale pushback, business confidence up

Business with 2degrees: Exporters who manufacture in China get some respite from the Trump-Xi summit; Alan Bollard not keen on Fonterra’s brands sale.

Breaking: Prince Andrew to be stripped of title

Breaking: Prince Andrew to be stripped of all titles. Video / Herald Now

Northland Expressway: Labour Day traffic shows need for $18b motorway between region and Auckland

Chaotic Labour day traffic shows need for new $18 billion Northland Expressway, Denise Piper reports. Video / Herald Now

Microsoft outage: How vulnerable is NZ?

Tech journalist Bill Bennett on how a single fault took major services offline - and what’s being done to stop it happening again.

Herald Now politics panel for Friday October 31

National Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Deborah Russell on the key political flashpoints shaping the headlines.

'Inside the Trump–Xi meeting: Signals, strategy, and global fallout

Auckland academic Stephen Hoadley explains how the latest US-China talks could reshape trade and security worldwide.

Herald NOW Weather: October 31, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 31, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 31, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 31, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump orders US resumption of nuclear weapons testing

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump orders US resumption of nuclear weapons testing, Luxon says Trump–Xi talks show value of in-person meetings.

Behind the scenes at APEC 2025: Golf, fried chicken, and choppers

Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell has been travelling alongside Luxon in South Korea, she joins us today on The Front Page.