Highlanders perform emotional Haka for Aaron Smith

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 20th-24th 2025. Video / MetService

Emergency Services respond to Incident in Auckland's CBD

An incident requiring both Fire and Police emergency response teams took place in Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Herald

CPI Inflation: Cost of living highest in 15 months

Inflation hits 3%: Cost of living highest in 15 months. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley faceoff

Rather than sit idle and wait for Usyk, Joseph Parker will square off against the 19-0-1 Fabio Wardley. Watch live on DAZN Sunday October 26. Video / DAZN

Rare blue whale sighting for passengers on board a dolphin spotting cruise in Akaroa Harbour

Passengers on board an Akaroa Dolphins boat were treated to a rare and unexpected whale sighting. Video / Sinclair Lannucci

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Brazen Louvre heist as Gaza ceasefire seems to end

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Brazen Louvre heist as Gaza ceasefire seems to end. Video / NZ Herald

Marine crisis at Aotea: Scientist calls for emergency response

Barry Scott reminds boaties of exotic caulerpa on Great Barrier Island ahead of summer – and how eradication may be off the table. Video / Herald Now

Formula 1 kicks off in Texas as Silver Ferns suffer huge loss

Chris and Nathan dissect the week in sport - the good, the bad, and the buzzer-beaters.

Palestinians inspect the damage after strike on house in central Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage after strike on house in central Gaza Bureij, Palestinian Territories. Video \ AFP

Gore Mayor on what's next and why you should move there

Gore’s newly elected young mayor speaks out on progress, challenges and what’s next. Video / Herald Now

Christchurch mourns sand artist; Blue Whale sighted in Akaroa

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director, Claire Sherwood reports on a sand artist’s legacy and an extraordinary marine visitor. Video / Herald Now

Coast radio host Sam Wallace shares his hair transplant journey

Warning: Surgery images Sam Wallace has documented his journey when heading to Sydney for a hair transplant. Video / Sam Wallace

Rare earth mining in NZ, red meat sector excess capacity, CPI print coming

Business with 2degrees: Shane Jones pushes for rare earth extraction and processing. Too many plants? BusinessDesk’s Rare Returns looks at red meat processing capacity.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZB

PM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZB. Video / NZ Herald

Master tattooist warns of botched jobs as ACC claims top 500 per year

Tattoo-related injuries are behind hundreds of ACC claims every year, costing the country hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, tattoo artist warns. Video / Herald Now

Wet week ahead? Heather Keats breaks down the forecast

Heather Keats on what’s brewing this week - and where to expect heavy rain. Video / Herald Now

“Slaughterhouse on Wheels”: Farmer defends mobile abattoir amid backlash

David Taylor responds to neighbour complaints over on-site weekend slaughtering. Video / Herald Now

What’s Driving the Market? Analyst breaks down key trends

Interest rates, global jitters and what investors should watch in coming weeks. Video / Herald Now

Job seekers face new weekly reporting and training rules from today

Louise Upston speaks on Herald NOW about the new job seeker reporting and training rules. Video / Herald Now

Brazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels

Brazen Louvre heist: Thieves use power tools to steal French crown jewels. Video / Herald Now

Alliance under pressure: What’s next for Southland farmers?

Jeff Grant on the pressures facing meat suppliers and Alliance Group challenges. Video / Herald Now

Silver Ferns loss: Marg Foster on what went wrong

Constellation Cup opener ends in heartbreak - former coach Marg Foster reacts. Video / Herald Now

Inflation Nerves: What to expect in today’s CPI numbers

Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan on key drivers ahead of today’s inflation data release. Video / Herald Now

Kea Kids News: Fatal double trap deals devastating blow in Connect 4 tournament

Reporter Sumayya is in Auckland, where a raging Connect 4 competition is pitting neighbour against neighbour and brother against sister. Who will be the champion? Video / KKN

Teachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union says

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.

Watch: Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Centre on Sunday night.

Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Square on Sunday night after the Kiwis 24-18 win over Samoa at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium, Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis v Samoa highlights: Late try sees Kiwis win nail-biting Pacific Championships clash

Kiwis v Samoa highlights: Pacific Championships from Go Media Stadium. Video / Sky Sport

Former Black Cap Lou Vincent opens up about his involvement in match-fixing

Vincent spoke to Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB on October 19, 2025, on how the underground spot-fixing world changed his life for the worse. Video / Newstalk ZB

Mele Hufuga scores game-winning try as Kiwi Ferns complete stunning comeback over Fetu Samoa

Kiwis Ferns v Fetu Samoa: Mele Hufuga scores game-winning try as Kiwi Ferns complete stunning comeback over Fetu Samoa. Video / Sky Sport

Keith Urban reacts to fan's familiar first name

At a recent concert, Keith Urban made light of his recent split from Nicole Kidman as he helped a fan announce her pregnancy to her family members. Video / @up2datecountry.live

Jay Ryan talks The Ridge on Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session

Kiw actor Jay Ryan joins Newstalk ZB's Francesca on The Sunday Session to talk his new psychological thriller TV show 'The Ridge'. Video / Newstalk ZB

Kiwi Robin Goomes wins Red Bull Rampage

Kiwi Robin Goomes wins Women's Red Bull Rampage. Video / Red Bull USA

NZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches in US, Israel tank shells Gaza bus

NZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches underway in US, Israel tank shells hit Gazan bus transporting family, uptick in students seeking work. Video / NZ Herald

For Today - and also tomorrow

Nick Sampson and The Netherworld Dancing Toys classic that's getting a second life. Video / Michael Craig

Chaotic start to US Grand Prix sprint race

Three cars were forced to retire with damage, including both McLaren cars. Video / Sky Sport

Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly on the impact of Covid lockdown on Aucklanders

He says many people outside of Auckland don’t understand the impact it had on locals. Video / Mark Mitchell

Pluto's Milan Borich discusses his life and career

Milan Borich, lead vocals and guitar of iconic band Pluto, talks about his life and the 20th anniversary of 'Pipeline Under the Ocean'.

'I think Russia is afraid' Zelenskyy says after meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is afraid of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. "I think that Russia is afraid about Tomahawks, really afraid.." / AFP

Zelenskyy says Putin is 'not ready' for peace, Trump remains confident

In a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Ukrainian President said Putin is 'not ready' for peace.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington today

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington today. NZ braces for wild weather over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald