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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.

Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo: A look at the life of a circus performer

Herald entertainment journalist Mitchell Hageman attempts the Cyr wheel with expert Justin Buss. Video / Cameron Pitney

Captivating footage shows avalanche near Mt Sefton

Captivating footage shows the moment skiers capture an avalanche descending down a South Island mountain. Video / @djoll

National MP says he was misled over allegations that led to resignation as Cabinet minister

Andrew Bayly says no complaint was ever made and is seeking to clear his name over the staff incident.

Homes built for those who fly

NZ’s first residential airpark offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle.

MetService weather: October 30, 2025

MetService weather: October 30, 2025. Video / MetService

Andrew Little on his plans and challenges as the new Wellington Mayor.

Andrew Little speaks with the Herald ahead of being sworn in as the new Wellington Mayor, outlining his priorities and first 100 days in office. Video / Ethan Manera

Office landlords shift from leases to partnerships

For years, leasing office space followed a familiar pattern: sign a long-term contract, design your fitout, and move in months later. But as businesses demand more agility

How our building sector can boost efficiency

Managing Director, G.J Gardner Ellie Porteous chats with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Sport panel: From Silver Ferns to All Blacks - the week in review

Winston Aldworth and team debate the highs, lows, and headline moments in NZ sport on Herald NOW.

South Island farmers lead massive post-storm cleanup

Federated Farmers’ Kass Rauber on recovery, resilience, and what still needs fixing.

Handball marathon for Kiwi kids: Live from Eden Park

A live look at the high-energy fundraiser helping Kiwi kids in need.

Elijah Wood crashes Hobbiton wedding: Frodo meets the newlyweds

Waikato news director Dani Zollickhofer on how a real-life Middle-earth moment left wedding guests stoked.

British & Irish film festival returns with star-studded line-up

Festival Director Fergus Grady on standout premieres and what audiences can expect. Video/ Herald NOW

US fed cuts rates, NVIDIA reaches $5 trillion mark, Fonterra vote today

Business with 2degrees: BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka chats with Hearld NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Major Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the world

Senior Business Writer Chris Keall on major Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the world.

'There's still no accountability from Netball NZ' : Marg Foster on the Noelene Taurua saga

Former Black Fern Marg Foster on Herald on the Dame Noelene Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand.

The pipeline from Canada to Kiwi streets: Inside NZ’s meth epidemic

A cross-border investigation uncovering how Canada became a surprising source of NZ meth.

Luxon meets Trump in South Korea: What went on during the sit down?

Jamie Ensor breaks down the unexpected meeting reshaping NZ’s diplomatic week.

Farmers react: Fonterra strikes deal with French company Lactalis

Southland farmer Luke Templeton on Fonterra's deal with French company Lactalis.