Temuka service station ram-raid caught on CCTV

Person injured in huge Upper Hutt building fire

Emergency services said they are responding to a building fire in an Upper Hutt industrial area. Video / Daniel Talbot

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025. At least 128 people have now died due to the Hong Kong building fire. Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns. Video / NZ Herald

Francis de Vries on FIFA World Cup dreams, Auckland FC hopes and the IKEA buzz

Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries on his punishing recent schedule, his non-stop year, FIFA World Cup dreams and IKEA excitement.

$50m plans launched for Waiwera Thermal Springs

Brandon Batagol of Waiwera Thermal Springs, which plans a $50m development where the water adventure park once was. Video / Anna Heath

The Fall of the House of Du Val: Inside the saga behind the new podcast

Podcaster and journalist Maria Slade is here to take us through the rise and fall of Du Val.

Staffing strain: 17,000 PSA health workers walk off job across NZ

Chris Hipkins addresses the nationwide PSA health workers' strike for safe staffing and fair pay. Video / Michael Craig

Vision can be something that sounds like a bad idea and becomes a good idea, says one CEO

The BusinessDesk CEO Index driven by Range Rover gathers insights from corporate leaders on how they lead.

Resilience comes from treating every problem as a challenge to find an opportunity, says one CEO

The BusinessDesk CEO Index driven by Range Rover gathers insights from corporate leaders on how they lead.

Innovation takes leadership that inspires confidence when there’s no roadmap, says one CEO

The BusinessDesk CEO Index driven by Range Rover gathers insights from corporate leaders on how they lead.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Healthcare workers and firefighters to strike this afternoon | Thursday November 27, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Influence starts from knowing you can’t do it all and can’t just tell others to do it, says one CEO

The BusinessDesk CEO Index driven by Range Rover gathers insights from corporate leaders on how they lead.

Impact can be measured by the other companies you transform, says one CEO

The BusinessDesk CEO Index driven by Range Rover gathers insights from corporate leaders on how they lead.

US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting

One of the two national guard members shot on wednesday is dead, US president Donald Trump says. Video / AFP

Giant waterslides open in Rotorua for the first time

Two “Mega Slides” are opening at Adventure Playground in Ngongotahā. Videos / Adventure Playground, Waterworld Waterparks

NZ Herald Live: Police update Operation Matata

Police update Operation Matata

Black Friday sales are under way

Reporter Katie Oliver hunts for bargains at Noel Leeming Westgate.

New $40m hub opening at Papamoa retirement village

This is the new centre at Pacific Lakes, Papamoa. It is being officially opened on Friday November 28. Video / Generus Living Group

Media Insider: Simon Dallow’s final hour; Wendy Petrie’s new business and Three News changes

Herald Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie breaks down the industry’s biggest shifts.

First look at the new Spartacus series

Actor Jordi Webber joins Herald Now to reveal what fans can expect. Video / Herald Now

What’s driving rural NZ this week

Riley Kennedy with the latest from the farming and primary sectors. Video / Herald Now

New research finds your brain is lying to you about sound

New experiment shows why we mishear direction-even while blindfolded.

Meet the man behind 50 years of Santa parades

Herald NOW reporter Katie Oliver visits the workshop crafting Auckland’s festive magic. Video / Herald Now

After tragedy on Mt Cook: What needs to change?

Mountaineer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary discusses safety improvements on the mountain. Video / Herald Now

Could NZ host the next Commonwealth Games?

Team Services director Ryan Archibald on what it would take to bring the event here.

Your weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats

MetService’s Heather Keats on what to expect across the country. Video / Herald Now

Black Friday special on retail good news; defence estate true cost reveal, what’s Tracksuit won now?

Business with 2degrees: September quarter retail sales beat expectations as business confidence jumps, $15.4b needed for defence force bases, Tracksuit’s growth. Video / Herald Now

Reserve Bank tips house prices to surge in 2026

Property expert Sam Steele breaks down what buyers and sellers should expect.

Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83

Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83. Video / Herald Now

Phillips inquiry: Did agencies fail the children?

Judith Collins outlines scope of major welfare and safety investigation.

Political panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortages

National vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald Now

Sport Headlines | Ryan Fox off to strong start in Brisbane

Sport Headlines | Ryan Fox off to strong start in Brisbane, NZ interest to host Commonwealth Games

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Daily Weather: November 28 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 28 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Hong Kong fire: Firefighters still at work on smoking towers

More than 24 hours after the blaze began, the giant fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex has been extinguished in four of the seven towers.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference

Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark Mitchell

Is the Grinch actually stealing Christmas?

The Front Page talks to Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell about the green curmudgeon's rise in popularity.

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday November 27, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Inquiry into Tom Phillips case announced, U.S guardsmen in critical condition after attack | Thursday November 27, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Deadly Hong Kong housing block blaze still burning

Firefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFP

Electric bike riding thief steals nutcracker

An Edinburgh bar captured a masked man stealing a part of their Christmas display. Video / CCTV