Herald Now: Sports Update September 8 2025

Volunteer coaches in sharp decline

Senior lecturer Blake Bennett discusses the decline of volunteer coaches in sports across New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW

Herald Now Panel: Nicky Styris and Simon Wilson discuss the Tranz-Alpine and more

Herald Now Panel: Nicky Styris and Simon Wilson discuss the Tranz-Alpine and more with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald Now

South Islander's call for local deals on tourist attractions

South Islander's call for local pricing on tourist attractions, highlighting the cost of using the Trans Alpine. Video / Herald NOW

NCEA changes threaten outdoor education

The NCEA plan, which suggests making outdoor education a vocational-only subject, has been criticised by some and has drawn in a petition with over 30,000 signatures.

Herald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next steps

Herald Now: Political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the weekend of politics and NZ's next steps. Video / NZ Herald

Herald Now: Sports Panel: Blacks Ferns victory, Lawson struggles to impress

The experts discuss the latest in NZ sport. The Black Ferns have surged to a 40-0 win over Ireland whilst Liam Lawsonm struggles in F1. Video / Herald NOW

Labour market slows in the United States

Monday markets with Forsyth Barr - How the markets are affected by the slowing employment rates in the United States. Video / Herald NOW

BusinessDesk exclusive: Govt help for big businesses to switch away from gas

Business with 2degrees: Up to 20 big gas users could get govt help switching from gas, Contact Energy windfarm seeks fast-track, Kiwi science may fill ozone gap left by US.

BREAKING: Major Police operation underway in Waikato, Shots fired, officers injured

Herald Now: BREAKING: Major Police operation underway in Waikato

Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara has won the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, beating Labour's Peeni Henare Video / Herald NOW

Herald Now: Daily Weather Update: September 8 2025

Herald Now: Daily Weather Update: September 8 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Winston Peters kicks off election campaign, By-election results

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Winston Peters kicks off election campaign, By-election results. Video / NZ Herald

Herald Now: Sports Update September 8 2025

Herald Now: Sports Update September 8 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Rescue operations to landfills on the rise due to improper beacon disposal

Search and Rescue officer Alex Taylor warns of the consequences of not disposing of emergency beacons properly. Video / NZ Herald

What China's show of military might means for global power balance

Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with us to unpack these relationships – and what it could mean for our part of the globe.

Kea Kids News: These kids are hunting massive shark teeth in their own backyard

Reporter Stella and her mates show us around their Chatham Islands home, where ancient giant sharks called Megaladons used to roam the waters and have left behind some souvenirs.

'Please let him in': Mother appeals to immigration officials to allow son to NZ

Prince's son Jap was declined a student visa because he has Down syndrome.

'Police college taught recruits ‘dangerous’ and unapproved tactics'

'Police college taught recruits ‘dangerous’ and unapproved tactics' for three years before recall. Video \ Jason Dorday

Winston Peters outlines new 'compulsory' KiwiSaver policy

Winston Peters outlined a possible new compulsory KiwiSaver policy at his annual party conference. Video / NZ Herald

"We are not going to let bludging Marxism prevail" Winston Peters opens NZ First conference speech

Winston Peters gave a charged speech at his annual party conference. Video / NZ Herald

NZ First's Winston Peters announces a new migrant values statement policy

Winston Peters announced his party would campaign in 2026 on requiring new migrants to sign a values statement amid his concerns about immigration. Video / Mark Mitchell

Liam Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix

Liam Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix. Video / Sky Sport

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan speaks after victory against Springboks

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Ryan speaks after victory against Springboks. Video / NZ Herald

Being a father in the social media age | The Hits Ben Boyce and daughter Sienna

Ben and Sienna Boyce talk about their father-daughter bond and their podcasting journey. Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Assistant Coach addresses media

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Assistant Coach addresses media. Video / NZ Herald

Croatian village breaks world record with 3km strudel chain

Organisers said two tonnes of flour and three tonnes of apples were used for the world's longest line of strudels in the village of Jaskovo. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Warning following avalanche, Oriini Kaipara wins by-election

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Warning issued following ski field avalanche, Oriini Kaipara wins by-election, fatal shark attack in Australia. Video / NZ Herald

Survivors sift through rubble after Israel levels Gaza high-rise

Survivors sift through rubble after Israel levels Gaza high-rise. Source / AFP

All Blacks beat Springboks 24-17

The All Blacks beat the Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park on Saturday night. Video / Sky Sport

Oriini Kaipara wins Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori

Labour’s Peeni Henare conceded as Te Pāti Māori celebrated MP Oriini Kaipara's win. Video / Julia Gabel, Vaimoana Mase.

Watch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near Wanaka

Watch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near Wanaka. Video / jezblake

Fans weigh in ahead of the All Blacks' Saturday night test against the Springboks

Fans poured into Eden Park to watch the All Blacks' Saturday night test against South Africa. Video / Alyse Wright

Shane Jones decries "managerialism" in call for action

NZ First minister Shane Jones urged his party to support immediate reform proposals as he closed day 1 of the NZ First conference. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Stuart Nash makes pitch to NZ First and more wild weather to come

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected for the country.

Former Labour minister Stuart Nash makes pitch to become NZ First MP

Former Labour minister Stuart Nash has spoken at NZ First's annual conference and says he is waiting to see if the party wants him to run as an MP. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025

MetService Severe Weather: Saturday September 6 2025. Video / MetService

Victims of deadly Afghanistan earthquake assess damage, plead for help

A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage. Video / AFP

US agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant in Atlanta, Georgia

South Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally are the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. Video / AFP

NZ First leader Winston Peters opens annual conference

NZ First leader Winston Peters gives his opening address during his party's conference in Palmerston North. Video / Mark Mitchell

Israeli army levels high-rises in Gaza City offensive

Israel continues its relentless assault on those in Gaza City, levelling more high-rise buildings with its latest strike. Video / AFP