Construction of the Costco at Westgate

Watch: Chlöe Swarbrick and Winston Peters lock horns over pro-Palestine protests

Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and NZ First Winston Peters traded barbs in the wake of pro-Palestine protests outside Peters' home. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Blood TikTok turns breast cancer awareness into viral education hit

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ says the video sparked vital awareness and action. Video / Tiktok / @piafromnzblood

What it's like cruising the Nile in Egypt

River cruises on the Nile are growing in popularity, but what is a trip like?

Winston Peters makes address in House two years into Gaza conflict

Foreign Minister Winston Peters makes address in House two years into Israel-Hamas conflict. Video / Parliament TV

John and Lily Coleman receive King's Service Medals

John and Lily Coleman were one of eight outstanding New Zealanders at the final investiture ceremony for this round at Government House Auckland.

Is Labour being consistent on whether protests should happen outside MPs' homes?

Legislation outlawing protests outside homes is before the House. Video / Mark Mitchell

Hedge height fight

Neighbours in Mt Eden disagree about what height a hedge should be.

Herald NOW Panel: Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks

BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka and Sparks Consulting’s Sarah Sparks speak to Ryan Bridge.

Former RB governor Adrian Orr back in business and Canadian fund buying Clarus gas networks

Business with 2degrees: Orr registers new consultancy firm same day his $400k restraint of trade expires, Brookfield sees a future for gas distribution in NZ, and so does Castalia.

Kiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being considered

Kiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being considered. Video / Herald Now

NZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?

Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald Now

Space, drones and defence: Judith Collins on Christchurch's Aerospace summit

Space Minister Judith Collins on aerospace ambitions and whether we’ll sign onto AUKUS Pillar II.

Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Winston Peters

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, as he blames the ‘radical left’ for an attack on his home.

Police violence spike: What’s behind the surge?

Former police negotiator, Lance Burdett on what’s fuelling rising attacks on police. Video / Herald Now

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the attack on Winston Peters' home

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the attack on Winston Peters' home, the government's latest changes to benefits, police and gun violence and crime.

Herald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025. Video / MetService

IAG New Zealand fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breaches

Louise Unger speaks on IAG New Zealand being fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breaches. Video / Herald Now

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports 171 activists and TikTok defends policy

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports activists, police investigate Winston Peters’ smashed window, and TikTok defends its policy.

Watch: Winston Peters' on Herald NOW after his Auckland home vandalised

Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the attack on his home and hopes for the Gaza peace process. Video / Herald Now

Inside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone Gabrielle

Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens joins us to take us through what we know so far, and what we hope to learn from these tragic events.

Kea Kids News: More testing in schools! What do kids think?

School testing changes are coming, but is that a bad thing? Reporter Cuba finds out what kids think about more testing in school curriculum, and their answers may surprise you.

Jazz Thornton on the fight to save young minds

The mental health advocate joins Paula to discuss what she’s learned from time spent in psychiatric wards, redefining what it means to be resilient, and more.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe honoured with her own Barbie doll

The rugby great joins Barbie’s global campaign marking International Day of the Girl.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon questioned on impact of Crown board fee hikes

Some ministries warned it may impact the delivery of services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament week, to recap benefit changes for 18, 19yos. Video / Mark Mitchell

Trailer: Victoria Beckham

Netflix's new documentary series, Victoria Beckham. Video / Netflix

Flat Bush standoff: Police use tear gas after officer shot, man arrested

Watch: Moment police use teargas on South Auckland home, ending a three-hour standoff.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 6th - 7th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 6th - 7th.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds Post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds Post-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell

Green Party holds press conference with whānau of NZ citizens detained by Israel

Family of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch police probe ‘perplexing’ death of Beckenham pensioner

A man at the centre of what police are calling an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch house was a gun-collecting pensioner. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Armed officers surround property after police officer shot in Flat Bush, South Auckland

Armed officers are surrounding a property after a police officer was shot in Flat Bush, South Auckland Video / Supplied

Man arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in Sydney

A 60-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired in Sydney’s inner west, with at least one person shot and 16 people injured. Video / AFP

Whakatāne tornado: Local describes roof flying into paddock

Awakeri resident Blake Hermansen recounts the moment a tornado ripped through his property.

Royal Edinburgh tattoo returns: A spectacle for Auckland

Creative director Alan Lane on bringing the iconic military show down under. Video / Herald NOW

Illinois National guard called up by Trump

Danielle Mclaughlin US political commentator speaks to Ryan Bridges regarding US governments shut down.

Market update with Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe Wallis

This week’s business opinion survey and the impact of the US shutdown on markets.

Herald NOW panel: Teenage beneficiaries, Gaza peace deal and professional baby-namers

Maxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW

Viv Beck: Auckland’s CBD plagued by homelessness, drug use

Heart of the City’s CEO on the struggle to bring workers and tourists back downtown. Video / Herald NOW

Weekend sport wrap: The hits, misses and shock calls

Winston Aldworth and Chris Reive go through this week’s biggest sporting talking points.