South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats

Herald NOW daily panel: Social media ban, the Resource Management Act and mispronouncing names

Mark Crysell and Sarah Henry go head to head on the big issues of the day.

Driven car guide: The car with a steering wheel that looks straight out of F1

Driven Car Guide Editor, David Linklater joins Herald NOW to talk all things motoring.

26,000 New Zealand devices said to be infected by malware

Technology editor Chris Keall joins Herald NOW to discuss cybersecurity.

Farmers welcome RMA reform

Federated Farmers' RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says changes will free farmers from heavy paperwork.

When can I actually retire? A calm reality check from an Investment Adviser

Herald NOW speaks with Forsyth Barr Senior Investment Adviser Brad Gordon.

South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats

Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW for the latest on the regions biggest stories.

Westpac rate push was foreseeable after RBNZ parked easing, GenZ hiring hit by generative AI uptake

Business with 2degrees: Westpac first to pass on costs for longer-term lending as wholesale rates rise. despite OCR cut. Plus, how is AI adoption squeezing graduate hiring?

RMA reform: Chris Bishop on what it means for every homeowner

The RMA reform minister says the overhaul aims to cut delays, costs for builders and owners.

Kiwi Pukupuku Chicks Found in Westland

A species once thought extinct on the mainland is now growing.

Political panel: David Seymour and Marama Davidson

Greens' Davidson and ACT’s Seymour debate RMA reform, social media bans and the latest poll.

Builders react as government ditches RMA, promises new laws will add annual $3b to the economy

Certified Builders Chairman, Nick Farrelly reveals his take on the governments decision to bin RMA.

Sport Headlines | Mitchell Hay to make his cricket test debut today

Sport Headlines | Mitchell Hay to make his cricket test debut today, Emma Twigg nominated for women's crew of the year at World Rowing Awards

MetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025 Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025

Morning Headlines | Calls made to allocate police on buses after Auckland bus attacks, ten year rāhui placed at Tongariro after second blaze | Wednesday December 10, 2025

Kea Kids News: Kicking down barriers: meet the kids redefining football

Reporter Abdullah is pitchside, commentating on Adaptive football - a space where every kid has a shot to learn, play and shine.

How Australia’s social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ

Dr Cassandra Mudgway joins The Front Page to talk the logistics of the world-first social media ban happening in Australia this week.

Aerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National Park

New video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike Scott

Watch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reforms

Thomas Coughlan analyses the proposed RMA reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

Pro-Palestine protesters throw paper on MPs in the House

Parliament was disrupted on Tuesday as the protesters threw paper down on MPs' heads.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Offender still at large after bus stabbing and a 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire | Tuesday December 9, 2025

Watch: Chris Bishop announces RMA Reforms

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop outlines the 10 big system shifts. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Media get update on the fire in Tongariro National Park

Fire and Emergency New Zealand updates the media on the fire in Tongariro National Park with Incident Controller Renee Potae

NZ Herald Live: Police update East Auckland homicide investigation

Police update East Auckland homicide investigation

Meet the Kiwi attempting a world-record 1000-mile swim from North Cape to Wellington

Jono Ridler, in partnership with Live Ocean, will swim from North Cape to Wellington to raise awareness for healthy oceans and call for an end to bottom trawling.

One person in critical condition, report of fatality after alleged stabbing in Glen Innes

One person has been critically injured after an alleged stabbing in East Auckland, Rachel Maher reports live from the scene.

Large fire engulfs Foxton Beach house

A blaze has destroyed a home in Queen Street in the town of Foxton Beach.

Top three perfect places to spend Christmas

Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW to share her top destinations for Christmas this year.

Herald NOW daily panel: Summer heat, Holiday scams and Tim Wilsons legs

Media specialist Carmen Parahi and Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson go head to head on the big issues of the day.

Tongariro blaze: Fire ecologist warns more frequent fires possible as vegetation dries out

Fire ecologist, Nicola Day joins Herald NOW after studying the Tongariro fire ground since the November blaze.

Australia's auction crackdown sparks calls for NZ to reveal reserve prices

New rules forcing agents to publish reserve prices has raised questions about transparency, under-quoting and whether Kiwis should know the bottom line before auction day.

Free-trade deal with India close, Paramount hostile bid for WBD, Du Val sites sold

India PM Modi could visit next year, Paramount promises ‘stronger Hollywood’ and more cash, Du Val development sites and some townhouses sold for less than mortgage value.

From AI to smart glasses: The biggest tech trends of 2025

Business of Tech Podcast Host Peter Griffin joins Herald NOW for a look back on the hottest tech developments of 2025.

Cybersecurity experts warn of fake websites and stolen credentials

Glenn Maiden, Chief security officer of Fortinet ANZ, joins Herald NOW to discuss the rise of scams during the holiday period.

'He has a different recollection': Hipkins on claims Coster briefed him on McSkimming case

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins answers questions on Andrew Coster's claim he was alerted on Jevon McSkimming details earlier than reported

Summer heat risks: what you need to know

Dr Bryan Beatty shares simple, practical tips to avoid heat-related illness during the summer scorch.

Measles outbreak: Caution urged as virus spreads across new locations of interest

Measles vaccination rates remain too low to prevent community wide spread, Canterbury Epidemiologist Anna Howe reveals.

'Concerned for the whole country': Second large fire hits Tongariro in just four weeks

Brendan Nally from FENZ joins Herald NOW with the latest as crews tackle a fast-moving blaze that’s ripped through rugged terrain.

MetService Daily Weather: December 9 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 9 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | NRL proposes bans for three of Tonga's medical staff

Sport Headlines | NRL proposes bans for three of Tonga's medical staff, Football World Cup to introduce water breaks

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 9 2025

Morning Headlines | Fire and Emergency believe Tongariro fire was not lit intentionally, changes made to Resource Management Act | Tuesday December 9, 2025