Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative

Māori Queen to deliver first public speech

Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po is hosting Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae and will give her first public speech since her coronation last year.

NZ Herald Live: Police make appeal to the public about missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend speaks to the media regarding ongoing appeals to locate the missing 25-year-old woman, Te Anihana Pomana.

Trish Sherson and Rawdon Christie on Christopher Luxon's leadership

Herald NOW panel Trish Sherson and Rawdon Christie on questions over PM Christopher Luxon's leadership. Video / Herald NOW

Shayne Currie's Media Insider: RNZ to ditch youth brand

NZ Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie on RNZ's plans to ditch its youth brand. Video / Herald NOW

'Marswalker' carries a robot vacuum cleaner up some stairs.

The Marswalker will be released next year. Video / Anker

Samoa Dengue Fever outbreak - the kiwis on the ground assisting

Dr Alan Goodey on the support kiwi medical teams are giving Samoa with Dengue Fever outbreak. Video / Herald NOW

Eves Valley sawmill to close, 142 jobs lost

Tasman District Mayor Tim King responds to the news that Eves Valley sawmill will be closing down. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 5, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 5, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

IKEA announces opening day of December 4th for first NZ store

IKEA's Johanna Cederlöftalks to Herald NOW about opening the first New Zealand store in December.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Broncos guarantee fourth spot and Counties-Manukau beat North Harbour

NZ Herald Sport News Update | The Warriors chances of making NRL league's top four end with Broncos win and Counties-Manukau beat North Harbour 22-19.

Mark Mitchell and Willie Jackson on the Herald NOW political panel

National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Willie Jackson talk leadership rumours, the Tāmaki by-election and immigration crackdown.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New immigration laws and sawmill to close

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plea for clarity on new immigration laws and Carter Holt Harvey confirms Eves Valley sawmill closure.

'There is a very real risk' - Christchurch High School meningococcal meningitis case

Meningitis Foundation's Gerard Rushton talks to Herald NOW following a meningococcal meningitis case in Christchurch.

The megastores hitting our shores: Costco and now Ikea — Who's next?

Quantum Jump CEO and marketing expert Ben Goodale is with us to explain the hype around one of the world’s leading retailers coming to our shores.

Police investigating after two people left in serious condition in South Auckland

Emergency services were called to a report of a disorder near the corner of Te Irirangi Dr and Great South Rd. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks train at Eden Park before taking on South Africa on Saturday

The All Blacks were seen training today at Eden Park. Before their test against South Africa this Saturday. Video / Supplied

Christopher Luxon attends reveal of Ikea's opening date

Christopher Luxon speaks about the significance of Ikea opening in New Zealand. Video / Alyse Wright

World surfing champ's tips for Kiwi women

Aussie surfer Molly Picklum won the WSL title with victory in Fiji. She shares her tips for Kiwi surfers. Video / Grant Bradley

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday September 4th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday September 4th. Video / MetService

NZ man vs sloth: the sleep showdown

Andy is off to Costa Rica to test his snoozing skills against a real sloth. Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to a balanced diet. Vitaco Health NZ LTD Auckland

All Blacks team announcement for Saturday's Springboks test

All Blacks team announcement for Saturday's Springboks test. Video / NZ Herald

Trailer: Dadolescence

Dadolescence is a new documentary airing on TVNZ following the lives and experiences of five teenage fathers in Aotearoa.

Ikea announces its will open its first store in New Zealand on December 4

Swedish retailer unveiled a sign at its Sylvia Park store today announcing its opening. Video / Alyse Wright

At least 15 dead after funicular derails in Lisbon

The Gloria funicular derailed during rush hour in downtown Libson, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18. Video / AFP

Changes to the foreign buyers ban

Property with with G.J. Gardner Homes: Bayleys Head of Research Chris Fahri talks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW about the changes to the foreign buyers ban.

Dave Letele and Sarah Henry on the Herald NOW panel

Garth Bray is joined by BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele and Are Media Editorial Director Sarah Henry. Video / Herald NOW

Rugby's greatest rivalry: The mystique of the rivalry between the All Blacks and the Springboks

Herald sports editor Winston Aldworth on the history of all the tests played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.

All Blacks' Eden Park record on the line vs Springboks

Cam McMilland and Chris Reive join Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the upcoming All Blacks vs Springboks team naming and test at Eden Park.

Surgeons call for New Zealand to accelerate AI use as patient waitlists blow out

Surgeons claim AI use couldn't come sooner, as patient waitlists continue to grow. Video / Herald NOW

Mount Maunganui police operation

A man with a sword allegedly made threats, leading to a 13-hour standoff. Video / Supplied

High-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuse

A radiologist says swelling seen on scans of an infant’s chest reflected rib fractures, but did not indicate abuse.

Kim Jong Un's daughter makes appearance at Beijing parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives at Beijing parade with daughter his Kim Ju Ae. Video / Getty

Loafers Lodge murder trial: Accused fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before fatal fire

The man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly fire in a Wellington hostel had absconded from a hospital in Auckland just weeks before the incident.

'Need to avoid a total disaster' - David Seymour on plans to intensify Auckland housing

MP for Epsom and Act Party Leader David Seymour talks to Mike Hosking about plans to intensity housing in Auckland.

Butter are prices coming down, new rules cut red tape for food exporters

Business with 2degrees: Business Desk's Riley Kennedy talks butter prices, new rules cut red tape for food exporters & vital takeover coming down to the wire.

UK government to ban energy drinks for under-16s - should NZ do the same?

NZ Dental Association sugary drinks spokesperson Rob Beaglehole joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss plans to stop sales of energy drinks to under-16s. Video / Herald NOW

Justice system under 'considerable strain'

Former High Court Judge, Simon Moore KC, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.

'Geopolitical tensions ratcheting up' - Xi, Putin and Kim Jong Un at military parade

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss China's military parade and its wider global meaning.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Coach responds to toilet water stunt and Imane Khelif appeals ban

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Broncos coach responds to video of Reece Walsh drinking toilet water and Imane Khelif appeals World Boxing's decision to bar her from competing.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Chief Justice's warning and Government's rift over density plan

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Chief Justice's warning about New Zealand's legal system and National and Act argue over Auckland density plan.