The dark fleet in our own backyard

Crews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.

A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald, Supplied

The dark fleet in our own backyard

How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran. Video \ Mark Mitchell, Jason Dorday

The day the sky turned orange! What these kids witnessed up close at the Tongariro wildfires

Reporter Euka meets the courageous kids whose family holiday turned near disaster, as one of Aotearoa’s biggest bushfires burned dangerously close to their camp.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday November 24, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | National's first election policy criticised and worries over CBD's proposed homeless ban| Monday November 24, 2025

Inside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it matters

NZ Herald data journalist Chris Knox is with us to dive into the numbers, and why it matters.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025. Video / MetService

Fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park

A fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park on Saturday. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Minister announces next steps in nationwide building system reform

Chris Penk, Minister for building and construction, announces the next steps in nationwide building reform

Drax Project reveal what’s next for the band

Behind the scenes with the Drax Project's guitarist and drummer. Video / Herald NOW

Tropical Cyclone Fina leaves a trail of destruction after tracking through Darwin

It's the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, ABC Radio Darwin Breakfast Presenter reports. Video / Herald NOW

Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now

The stories everyone’s talking about: Panel reacts

Damian Light and Carmen Vicelich break down the issues shaping the conversation. Video / Herald Now

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadership

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ Herald

Mum inspired by son’s health battle to build new app for Kiwis

Kiwi mum Arlene Goodwin on Herald NOW as she launches an app to help patients access their medical records after battling the health system to help her son. Video / Herald NOW

OCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week ahead

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald Now

Herald Now Live: Monday November 24 2025

Herald Now Live: Monday November 24 2025. Video / Herald NOW

South Island news wrap: The 90 minute crime spree across Christchurch

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the 90 minute crime spree in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

Hawkesby’s final bow at RBNZ, reaction to National’s KiwiSaver plan, Bitcoin offers on Remuera home

How wide will the door stay open or a February cut? Is this the KiwiSaver election? Why does a Remuera vendor want offers in Bitcoin for their home? Video / Herald Now

Sports panel: All Blacks, Formula 1 and Ashes

Cam McMillan and Chris Rieve on wins, losses and what’s next. Video / Herald NOW

MPs under fire over property rich list

Political analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOW

1200 Air NZ cabin crew to go on strike: Air NZ CEO responds

Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar responds to plans for a mass strike, set to affect atleast 10,000 passengers. Video / Herald NOW

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 24 2025

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 24 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday November 24, 2025

Morning Headlines | Russia and Ukraine discuss peace in Geneva and Black Friday approaches | Monday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Sport Headlines| Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids: Let it rip! Aotearoa’s biggest Beyblade battle!

Reporter Ananya checks out Aotearoa’s first Beyblade Nationals, where kids vs the adults in the ultimate spinning showdown.

Front wing damage ruins Liam Lawson's Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Kiwi driver collided with McLaren's Oscar Piastri on lap one. Video / Sky Sport

Thousands attend Te Manaaki lighting

Te Komititanga was filled shoulder-to-shoulder last night, with thousands turning out for the Te Manaaki lighting. Video / Pead

Traffic light topples over on Auckland street

The traffic light, on the North Shore's Onewa Rd, suddenly falls to the ground just as a car is about to go past. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in question, 300 kidnapped in Nigeria

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in question, 300 kidnapped from Nigerian school, COP30 agreement reached: no mention of fossil fuels. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks defeat Wales, 52-26

The All Blacks have defeated Wales in Cardiff, 52-26. Video / Sky Sport

Auckland cop completes golfing milestone weeks before death

Policeman Greg Holmes, 58, has completed his 15-year goal of attempting to play every 18-hole golf course in New Zealand just weeks before he is expected to pass away.

Infomercial queen Suzanne Paul shares the hard lessons that shaped her success

Suzanne Paul talks about the hard lessons she’s learned in life and why she never, ever gives up.

Free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga

Keegan Jones, senior lawyer and founder of The Free Legal Clinic Project, talks about opening a free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga last week. Video / Sandra Conchie

Alf Filipaina demonstrates Giving Machines at Sylvia Park

A 'vending machine in reverse' aims to help people pick donations this Christmas for charitable causes. Video / NZ Herald

'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland

'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up

NZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up. Zelenskyy reluctant to accept Trump's peace deal, as land is involved. Video / NZ Herald

An exclusive look behind the scenes of The Chase New Zealand

Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman checks out what it's really like as a contestant on this set of the hit TV quiz show.

Senior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devices

The alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.