Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach

Surfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December 19, 2025. Video \ AFP

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

More than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

Fed Farmers' Richard Dawkins tells herald NOW about their 12 pests of Christmas campaign, and a message to buy local for your Christmas feasts this year.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Business with 2degrees: Garth Bray dishes out financial highlights, lowlights and ones to watch.

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

Business with 2degrees: Growth in 14 of 16 sectors, take 2.7% US inflation with a grain of salt, and what’s a petajoule and where can we find 20 of them to keep industry running?

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

A New Zealander who helped restrain one of the Bondi gunmen reveals what happened live on Herald NOW.

Why do some RNZ board members have concerns about re-hiring John Campbell?

Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie talks to Herald NOW about RNZ's big new hire.

The Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditch

Former Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.

South Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at large

Dunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.

Your Christmas weather outlook with Heather Keats

MetService's Heather Keats gives her forecast over the Christmas period.

Heavily armed police detain group of men on Sydney street

The group of men are believed to have been on their way to Bondi Beach, with police revealing a "violent act" was possibly being planned. Video / news.com.au

Government fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion to 2043

The boss of the Canadian gold mine speaks to Herald NOW about what his company expects to pull from the ground.

Rita Ora surprises Ben Boyce and daughter Sienna on When I Grow Up podcast

Rita Ora spotted Ben Boyce's viral tattoo online, urging her to join the podcast. Video / When I Grow Up

Willie Jackson says Matt McCarten's words have "been a betrayal”

Willie Jackson responds to Matt McCarten's allegations about his wife, who is CEO of Māori Urban Authority.

GDP: What does the 1.1% increase actually mean?

Brad Olsen joins Herald NOW to unpack what the GDP actually means.

MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025. Video / MetService

Gloriavale’s private school to close amid safety concerns, lawyer responds

Gloriavale leavers lawyer, Brian Henry reveals details about the schools closure.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies

NZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies, England heads into day three of third Ashes test in trouble.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, December 19, 2025

Morning Headlines | Gloriavale school to close, more hope in the economy and Auckland to get new cemetery | Friday, December 19, 2025

Tom Latham, Devon Conway plunder centuries on day one of final test against West Indies

Both NZ openers reached triple figures on a dominant first day. Video / TVNZ

MetService afternoon weather update: 18 December

MetService afternoon weather update: 18 December. Video / MetService

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof

Chief Executive Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Nick Hill confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Waihī Mine fast-track approval

Oceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.

Lawyer Tania Waikato on choosing the Green Party

Lawyer Tania Waikato on why she is deciding to enter politics with the Greens now. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

State Highway 2 at Devil's Corner - Timelapse

NZTA and TREC have restored the road along State Highway 2 at Devil’s Corner.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, December 18, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | New Zealand economy officially rebounds and suspects still at large after Gore shooting | Thursday, December 18, 2025

SH29 Car Fire

A car is engulfed in flames on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Summit. Video / Kate Angell

Top fruits and vege picks this Christmas

Vege man Glenn Forysth reveals the best produce to be eating this festive season.

Fonterra chops forecast again, to $9.00/kg ms

Business with 2degrees: Second cut to Fonterra payout slashes $1 off 2025/26 season forecast inside a month, as global dairy prices continue falling on strong production worldwide.

From 3G to satellite-based connectivity: What's next for 2degrees' network

2degrees Chief Technology Information Officer Stephen Kurzeja speaks to Herald NOW about the future of mobile connectivity.

Herald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppies

The Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels and Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson discuss the big topics of the day.

SPCA warns against buying pets as gifts this Christmas

SPCA warns rushed decisions can end in abandonment once the festive season is over.

Best sporting moments of 2025, controversial calls, and Brendon McCullum’s final chance

Cam McMillan and Nathan Limm join Michael Morrah to discuss all things sport on Herald NOW.

GDP preview with Business editor at large Liam Dann

Liam Dann joins Herald NOW to discuss the impending GDP figures and why they matter.

Property with G.J. Gardner, Medium density housing: What you need to know

G.J Gardner's Grant Porteous reveals what you need to know about medium density housing and why it matters.

Black Caps and the West Indies start the third cricket test in Mt Maunganui

The Black Caps and the West Indies start the third cricket test in Mt Maunganui this morning, ZB Sports journalist Andrew Alderson reports.

NZICC fix & finish cost $1.1b, milk price payout heading down, TV Shop mislead consumers

Business with 2degrees: 9.7m working hours on NZICC after fire, court hears; $9.20/kg ms in sight for farmgate milk price forecast, 13 breaches of fair-trading law by TV Shop.

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

An inquest into youth suicide has found that young people were ‘lost’ in the system.

Expert warns spike of deepfake AI after Bondi terror attack

Disinformation researcher, Byron Clark says disinformation is being spread using deepfake AI images of the Bondi terror attacks.