South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up

Seven Israeli hostages released to Red Cross in Gaza

Hamas released the first seven of twenty Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. Video / AFP

MetService Weather Update: October 13-14

MetService Weather Update: October 13-14. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conference

Te Hauke Chapel fire in Hawke’s Bay

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Te Hauke was damaged by fire. Video / Supplied

Trump, Gaza & Global Law: Professor Al Gillespie explains

International law expert breaks down ceasefire politics and Trump's influence.

Herald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham Lowe

Herald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham Lowe. Video / Herald Now

Why so many young people are turning to AI for relationships

Dr Dan Weijers unpacks the ethics of AI romance and loneliness.

Climate justice, migration, and resilience — inside the AF2025 summit.

Professor Steven Ratuva joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the UN's largest climate event - Adaptation Futures - kicks off in Christchurch

Alex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sport

Alex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sport. Video / Herald Noq

Simpler power bills, 'Rare Returns' for red meat, NZX takeover targets as Garth Bray talks business

Electricity Authority eyes standardised billing, limit on back-billing for small businesses and consumers; plus red meat sector returns masking challenges and takeover targets.

South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up

South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up Video / Herald Now

What’s ahead for markets? Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist breaks it down

Markets on edge - Zoe Wallis explains what investors should watch.

Farmers welcome Government move to slash biogenic methane targets

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on new methane targets.

Pike River remembered: New film premieres on West Coast

Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the disaster that defined Greymouth, and talks to Herald NOW about the new film.

Herald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025. Video / MetService

Andrew Little takes the helm in Wellington

Andrew Little outlines his priorities as Wellington’s new mayor.

Two Kiwis charged after border officials find 40kg of cocaine in suitcases

The two men, both 21, were arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday, October 11.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Kiwis vote on rate hikes and Hamas expected to release hostages

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas expected to release hostages, methane target cut welcomed and food prices show early signs of easing.

25 Māori Wards to be disestablished following referendum results

Act's Cam Luxton and Greens spokesperson Celia Wade-Brown go head-to-head on Māori wards.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.

Kurt Bayer, South Island Head of News

Kurt Bayer, NZ Herald South Island Head of News, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Stephanie Holmes, Editor - Lifestyle Brands

Stephanie Holmes, NZ Herald Editor - Lifestyle Brands, discusses her motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Audrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent

Audrey Young, NZ Herald Senior Political Correspondent, discusses her motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Why so many are turning to AI for companionship

Eva De Jong talks to The Front Page about the rise in people turning to chatbots for companionship and even love.

Liam Dann, Business Editor-at-Large

Liam Dann, NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Lois Turei, Managing Editor Diversity & Learning

Lois Turei, NZ Herald Managing Editor Diversity & Learning, discusses her motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Dean Purcell, Chief Visual Journalist

Dean Purcell, NZ Herald Chief Visual Journalist, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Kea Kids News: 6-year-old bull-rider learns the ropes on junior steer

Reporter Gus interviews Archie, an Otago kid who’s already following the family rodeo footsteps with bull-riding dreams of his own.

Liam Napier, Chief Sports Writer

Liam Napier, NZ Herald Chief Sports Writer, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Jared Savage, Senior Investigative Journalist

Jared Savage, NZ Herald Senior Investigative Journalist, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

'Nothing left': Floods and landslide leave grieving families in central Mexico

Floods and landslide leave grieving families in central Mexico. Video / AFP

'Thought I was going to see multiple people die': Dangerous overtake caught on dashcam

A motorist on State Highway 2 caught video footage of a driver making a dangerous overtake near Paeroa about midday. Video / Supplied

Rotorua Business Awards entertainment

Business Awards attendees were treated to music from the Highland Pipe Band. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Local election results, one dead in Canterbury house fire

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Local election results roll in; Wayne Brown, Andrew Little, Phil Mauger elected. One dead in house fire in Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald

Tania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua Mayor

Tapsell has been a Rotorua councillor on three occasions and was first elected mayor in 2022. Video / Alan Gibson

Did local body candidate Jamaine Ross get elected despite telling people not to vote for him

The comedian said he did not want the job but entered the race because he told a room of people he would. Video / Instagram / @jamaine_ross

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon move in together

After three years of dating, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon are said to have moved in together and are “happier than ever”. Video / Video Elephant

Tim Macindoe has been confirmed as Hamilton’s new mayor

Former MP Tim Macindoe has been confirmed as Hamilton’s new mayor. Video / Tom Eley

Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz

It looks likely that Rehette Stoltz has been re-elected for a third term as Gisborne Mayor based on Saturday's progress results. Video / Zita Campbell

Andrew Little elected mayor of Wellington

The former Labour leader spoke to media after getting the call from the council CEO. Video / Mark Mitchell