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Neighbour Ivan Clothier describes the Rotorua bus crash leaving one person dead

Rotorua bus crash leaves one person dead, school children injured. Video \ Ben Fraser

Are you trying to kill us?: 20 years of organising extreme sports events

Are you trying to kill us?': Adventure Racing Coromandel founder Andy Reid reflects on 20 years of organising extreme sports events in new book. Video / Herald Now

Paul Goff and Carmen Vicelich on the Panel | November 7 2025

Paul Goff and Carmen Vicelich on the Panel | November 7 2025. Video / Herald Now

Shayne Currie gives all the insight from today's Media Insider

Media Insider: KFC hacker ad draws 50 complaints; The race to be TVNZ 6pm newsreader; Screen Production Rebate boost; Troy Bowker buys property housing Stuff printing press.

After Gloriavale: How would children cope in mainstream schooling

Child psychologist Sara Chatwin on the emotional impact if Gloriavale’s school is shut - and how those children could adapt to life outside. Video / Herald Now

Federated Farmers: How Wilding Pines threaten NZ’s landscape

Federated Farmers’ Richard Dawkins warns that invasive pines are choking high-country farmland - and the government isn’t doing enough. Video / Herald Now

Weekend watch: Rainbands, wind and a taste of Summer?

Heather Keats provides the highs and lows shaping your weekend around New Zealand. Video / Herald Now

Taps run dry: Northland town’s water woes deepen

Northern Advocate’s Yolisa Tswanya on Kāeo’s water crisis - two weeks without supply and locals demanding answers. Video / Herald Now

Goldrush: Small-cap miners brisk business on NZX, Microsoft AI pricing apology, Musk’s $1T payday

Business with 2degrees: BusinessDesk’s small-cap wrap looks at Uvre, Santana Gold and others, CoPilot bundling apology , Telsa votes on a US$1T pay deal for Elon Musk.

State of the All Blacks: How will the Northern Hemisphere season end?

Gregor Paul analyses form, fatigue and the future as the All Blacks wrap up their Northern Hemisphere campaign. Video / Herald Now

Spring surge or false dawn? What’s next for NZ property

Real estate leader Jen Baird on where the housing market’s heading. Video / Herald Now

'America on Pause: US shutdown continues

Live from New York, political commentator, Danielle McLachlan provides insight into the record breaking government shut down. Video / Herald Now

Herald NOW political panel: Mark Mitchell vs Willie Jackson

National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Willie Jackson go head-to-head in the Herald NOW political panel.

MetService Weather Warning: November 7 2025

MetService Weather Warning: November 7 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Sports Update: November 7 2025

Daily Sports Update: November 7 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Jevon McSkimming pleads guilty, nurses promises not fulfilled

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Jevon McSkimming pleads guilty, nurses promises not fulfilled. Te Pati Maori continues to fight inward as costs of training rise. Video / NZ Herald

How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy

Mahurangi Honey’s Peter Johnston is with us to chat local honey making, and why bees are so important.

Rare Haast tokoeka kiwi chicks signal restart of West Coast breeding programme

The West Coast Wildlife Centre has celebrated a special arrival for the second time in the 2025 kiwi hatching season. Video \ West Coast Wildlife Centre

Should parking rules in Ponsonby be changed?

AT is looking to introduce paid parking on Ponsonby Rd on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and more paid spots near Ponsonby Rd. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines cut by government

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Te Pāti Māori fakes confidence and crisis helplines are cut by the government. Experts warn of space terrorism as fire crews prepare to strike.

Guy Fawkes Fireworks fight and couch burning on Dunedin's Castle St

Three arrests were made on the notorious party street last night as fireworks were shot at police.

'Beyond my imagination' Kiwis veteran Kieran Foran on his emotional swansong

Kiwis veteran Kieran Foran talks with NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess about retirement, family and finishing on a high.

Motorist films dramatic Transmission Gully vehicle fire

Video shows a vehicle has caught on fire on Transmission Gully this morning.

Michelin stars coming to New Zealand restaurants

Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston announce a new partnership allowing New Zealand restaurants to earn coveted Michelin stars for the first time.

First Michelin Guide for NZ: A game-changer for Kiwi dining and tourism

Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy explains what the Michelin Guide means for local chefs and tourism. Video / Herald Now

Veggie Man’s picks: What’s fresh and affordable this week

Produce prices are shifting fast - here’s what’s in season and worth buying now. Video / Herald Now

Morning Panel: Big calls on politics, policy and the week’s headlines

Dave Letele and Trish Sherson weigh in on the stories driving New Zealand’s conversations. Video / Herald NOW

Not slowing down: Over-65s now set to contribute $176 billion a year by 2071

Older workers are contributing more than ever - and reshaping what retirement looks like. Video / Herald NOW

Sport Panel: The week’s winners, losers and big talking points

The Herald Sport team debate the latest headlines in Kiwi sport. Video / Herald Now

100 days to SailGP: Kiwi team ready to make waves

Herald NOW sits down with chat with SailGP co-CEO Blair Tuke and Flight Controller Leo Takahashi as the 100-day countdown begins. Video / Herald NOW

Island Bay blaze and city police swarm: Wellington’s week in review

Chief reporter, Melissa Nightingale reports on the big stories from Wellington this week. Video / Herald Now

Govt move to proportionate liability could leave homeowners exposed, Master Builders CEO warns

Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma tells Herald NOW that safeguards for homeowners need to be a priority as the building sector is prepares for change. Video / Herald Now

Wage freeze: 44% haven’t had a pay rise in a year, sick leave $4.17B, which stocks is ACC picking?

Business with 2degrees: Slow labour cost growth favours OCR cut, more taking sick leave, ACC in-house stock-pickers have stakes in 44 NZX micro-caps and small-caps.

Move to allow freedom camping on shores of Lake Wānaka sparks backlash

Queenstown Lakes District Council has officially adopted the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025,Herald NOW speaks to Motor and Caravan Association's James Imlach. Video / Herald Now

Inside 'Operation Antic': MBIE targets rule-breakers in the beauty industry

NZ Association of Registered Beauty Therapists, Kim Ryan breaks down what the crackdown means for beauty businesses and consumers. Video / Herald NOW

Finance Minister responds to worst unemployment rates in a decade

With pressure mounting on households, Willis explains how the Government plans to balance growth and restraint. Video / Herald Now

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 6 2025

MetService Daily Weather Warning: November 6 2025. Video / NZ Herald

What the Government’s climate law changes really mean

Professor Robert McLachlan explains what’s in the new plan, and whether it’s enough to meet our climate goals. Video / Herald NOW

Daily Sport Update: November 6 2025

Daily Sport Update: November 6 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Unemployment struggles, climate change woes and school issues

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Unemployment struggles, climate change woes and school issues. Video / NZ Herald