Focus: Simon Bridges announces his retirement from Parliament

Watch: First footage as police cordon near Tom Phillips' shooting lifts

Cordons lifted and the road was reopened, allowing media access on foot for the first time. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency Management: Flatting in disasters

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare for and act during an emergency when surrounded by flat mates. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Medical Storage

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how the importance of proper medical storage during an emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Thunderstorms and their warnings

Be Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Community Preparedness

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare and the importance of community during an emergency. Video / RNZ

Fishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuce

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRT

My date with Mr Fantasy

Jenni Mortimer’s speaks to Mr Fantasy about his meteoric rise to fame, hobbits and their upcoming frisbee date. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’

As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.

Trailer: Task

Mark Ruffalo stars in new HBO drama Task, screening on Neon. Video / NZ Herald

Mother of Marokopa children faced court on drink driving charge hours after Tom Phillips' death

Open Justice can reveal the mother of the Marokopa children, Cat Christey, appeared in court on drink driving charge while two of her children were still missing. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips update: 5 days since Tom Phillips shot dead

NZ Herald reporter Raphael Franks gives update from Waipuna Road.

Herald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural news

The biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

March For Humanity calling for sanctions against Israel

Aotearoa For Palestine Spokesperson Nadia Abu-Shanab joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the weekend's planned protest march over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The Tom Phillips documentary debate and Sir Sam Neill's crack at RNZ

Herald NOW speaks to Media Insider Shayne Currie about the debate over the Tom Phillips documentary and a legendary actor's crack at RNZ.

Big stories of the week with broadcaster Charlotte Ryan and Reporter Dileepa Fonseka

Tom Phillips, a march across the Harbour Bridge and the price of avocados - Herald NOW discusses the big stories of the week with its Friday panel. Video / Herald NOW

US inflation up, NZ construction workers under heavy stress

Business with 2degrees: August lift in US CPI to 2.9%; construction industry losing more than one a worker a week to suicide.

Suitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlines

Reporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about this weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what to expect from this weekend's weather. Video / Herald NOW

Building up to the second All Blacks v South Africa match & Warriors chances of winning again

Former All Black Jeff Wilson and former Warrior Willie Poching talk about Saturday night's big sporting matches.

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering discusses the shock decision to drop Dame Noelene Taurua

Netball New Zealand's surprise decision to ditch Dame Noelene Taurua as coach: Former Silver Ferns coach weighs in. Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: What is an injunction? And what penalties could any accomplices face?

A gagging order remains in place keeping key details about the Tom Phillips case secret. Herald NOW speaks to a legal expert about injunction hearings.

Ryan Bridge marks the end of a grim news week - with something more cheerful

At the end of a grim news week, Ryan Bridge gives us cute pictures of lambs.

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: Exclusive pictures from inside the cordon

Herald NOW speaks to Michael Morrah about going inside the cordon set up in the wake of Tom Phillips' death - what he saw from the air. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer. Erica Stanford delivers an education update as the airport gears up for summer. Video / NZH

Inside the cordon: Exclusive video shows scale of Tom Phillips' hidden stockpile

Herald footage shows seized items from campsites as police probe Phillips’ accomplices. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

BusinessDesk: Dairy goat farmers resolve dispute with Bank of New Zealand

Northland farmers Barry & Judy Foote were set to lose everything as BNZ moved towards a mortgagee sale – until the couple went public with their concerns.

Christ Church Cathedral: Inside the long, costly fight to restore a city’s heart

We speak with former National MP Nicky Wagner about what it was like early on, behind the curtain when those hard decisions were being made.

Bad Bunny left US off worldwide tour due to fear of ICE raids at concerns

Rapper and singer-songwriter Bad Bunny, who was born in Puerto Rico, deliberately avoided booking shows in the US for his upcoming worldwide tour.

Suitcase murder trial: Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in High Court

Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in court at her daughters double-murder trial. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips case: gagging order remains in place after urgent injunction hearing at High Court

Key details of Tom Phillips case remain secret after judge ruled order preventing publication should stay in place. Video / NZ Herald

Investigation underway after shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk

Investigators are still looking for a suspect in the deadly shooting Wednesday of conservative figure and far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Video / VE

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle

A driver in Christchurch can be seen driving in between lanes, knocking the wing mirror off one car and narrowly missing several others. Video / Supplied

Watch: The big selection talking points for the All Blacks rematch with the Springboks

Gregor Paul and Elliott Smith discuss today's team announcement ahead of the second rugby test against South Africa in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand agency Special Group's quirky Uber Eats ad lands Emmy Award

The ad follows Succession actor Brian Cox as he heads to university as a freshman aged 78. Video / UberEats

All Blacks coach and players speak to media following team announcement

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson and players speak to media ahead of their game this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Charlie Kirk suspect apprehended, questions remain in Marokopa. Secondary schools overhaul on horizon. Video / NZ Herald

Erica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjects

The Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse Wright