What are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?

Mega strike: Tens of thousands of public sector workers striking today

Thousands from the health and education sector at Aotea Square taking part in major strike action. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services. Video / NZ Herald

Teachers strike out in West Auckland

Teachers strike on the corner of Lincoln Rd and Universal Drive, West Auckland. Video / Supplied

North Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and wind

North Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and wind. Video / Supplied

Lightning, thunder, rain and the occasional gust west of Springfield

Lightning, thunder, rain and the occasional gust west of Springfield. Video / NZ Herald

Truck rolls as severe winds strike

Footage of the truck lying on its side in the opposite lane near Porters Pass in Canterbury was posted to the Canterbury Highway & Weather Information Facebook page this morning.

How Jospeh Parker plans to seize elusive world title shot

Joseph Parker reveals how he intends to defeat Fabio Wardley this weekend in London. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis brace for wild weather nationwide

Kiwis brace for wild weather nationwide. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi Paralympic legend heading to his fifth games

Paralympian Adam Hall discusses taking on Italy 2026.

NZ Herald Live: The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger

The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger held at Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.

Innovative Kiwi start-up 'Housies' getting investors on the property ladder for as little as $100

Housies Co-Founder Ricky Jack spoke with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Herald Now Panel with Mark Crysell and Lara Greaves

Herald Now Panel with Mark Crysell and Lara Greaves. Video / Herald Now

What are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?

PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Herald NOW to explain what the union wants and why it is taking part in the day's big strike action. Video / Herald Now

How bad will the weather get where you are? Heather Keats has the latest on the red warnings

Red warnings are set for parts of the South Island, and the lower parts of the North Island, Heather Keats reports. Video / Herald Now

Sports Panel with Cam and Chris: Thursday October 23rd

Sports Panel with Cam and Chris: Thursday October 23rd. Video / Herald Now

'Huge surprise': Fiordland researchers find 41 sponge species entirely new to science

A dive‑team led by James Bell at Victoria University of Wellington exploring sponges in the fiords of South Island found that 41 of the 82 sponge specimens collected are new.

Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene

Fires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald Now

Fonterra’s $75m butter bet, warnings on AI ‘workslop’, Fletcher Building tightens again

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra’s latest investment in South Canterbury, AI implementation embarrasses top Aussie banker, and more layoffs expected at Fletchers Video / Herald Now

Mega strike: Erica Stanford says NZEI "bullying" members

The Minster of Health Simeon Brown and Minister of Education Erica Stanford join Herald NOW ahead of today's mega strike. Video / Herald Now

Best Places to Work Awards: Sharesies crowned overall winner

Sharesies General Manager of People Anna Liumaihetau Darling joins Herald NOW to explain what makes Sharesies New Zealand's best place to work. Video / Herald Now

Kaikōura Mayor reacts to the damage caused by wild weather

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle details the damage caused by the wild weather this week in his local area. Video / Herald Now

Mega strike: a primary teacher's argument for action

Liam Rutherford, Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement Lead Negotiator, joins Herald NOW to explain the primary teachers' reasons for striking. Video / Herald Now

Local state of emergency declared in Canterbury: locals brace for wild weather

Canterbury farmer Bex Green joins Herald NOW as winds of up to 150kmph are set to hit the region. Video / Herald Now

MetService Daily Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd

MetService Daily Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd. Video / MetService

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns continue to struggle as Lawson misses the upcoming weekend

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns continue to struggle as Lawson misses the upcoming weekend

Frantic rescue attempts after electric bus blaze in Auckland

Witnesses have described frantic rescue attempts after a serious crash that saw a bus go up in flames on a main road in the Auckland suburb of Parnell last night. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Electric bus explodes as weather and unions strike nationwide

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Electric bus explodes as weather and unions strike nationwide. Video / NZ Herald

The Elephant | Adult ADHD – Is it real?

It seems like adult ADHD is everywhere right now - but what’s really going on? Is ADHD being wildly over-diagnosed or is it finally getting the recognition it deserves?

Public sector mega strike: up to 100,000 health and education workers walk out

Victoria University of Wellington emeritus professor Gordon Anderson is with us to discuss the history of labour laws in New Zealand.

Kea Kids News: Is the Sketch movie too scary for kids?

Reporter Jude is off to the cinema, where a new children’s movie has grown-ups wondering if the PG rating is appropriate. But what do kids think?

Steve Abel's story about Jim Bolger

Green MP Steve Abel recites a poem by James K Baxter that Sam Hunt recited to Jim and Joan Bolger. Video / Parliament TV

Student digs more like a resort

What it's like inside NZ’s fanciest new student accommodation tower. Video / Michael Craig

State of local emergency declared for Canterbury, South Marlborough and Kaikōura

Fire and Emergency NZ have warned high winds and low humidity may spark wildfires. Video / RNZ

MetService Severe Weather: October 23, 2025

MetService Severe Weather: October 23, 2025.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Red weather warnings issued and Queenstown sudden death

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Red weather warnings issued and Queenstown sudden death

‘True miracle’ - Horses rescued from burning paddocks as Kaikōura fires raged

Helen Ngawhau drove over powerlines and led her horses through burning bushes in order to get them out. Video / Sarah Gallichan

Police on scene after suspected fatal balcony fall

Police on scene at Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fall.

Video shows aftermath of hospital car blaze

Aftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth Ngaropo

Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourt

A video published on social media shows party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and MP Tākuta Ferris burning a copy of the Marine and Coastal Area Amendment Bill.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires

Fire and Emergency New Zealand update on Kaikōura fires. Video / NZ Herald