Chris Hipkins: Methane Targets and NZ’s Literacy Crisis

MPs react: Serious allegations made against Te Pāti Māori MP and her son

MPs react to Te Pāti Māori email to members with serious allegations against MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son. Video / NZ Herald

Tech Tuesday: AI's generating dead celebrities, and their families aren't happy

Tech journalist Peter Griffin on AI and hackers.

Migaloo the White Whale may have been spotted again

Australian whale expert Dr Vanessa Pirotta reacts to a possible sighting of the world’s most famous white humpback off the coast of NSW. Video / Herald NOW

Who's coming, who's staying and what's happening to house values?

BusinessDesk’s Garth Bray joins Ryan Bridge to discuss rising international visitor numbers, more Kiwis leaving, and falling house values.

Serious allegations against Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son emailed to members

Te Pāti Māori has emailed members with serious allegations against Eru Kapa-Kingi and his mother, MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. Video / Herald NOW

Kea are eating 1080: A conservation crisis?

DOC researcher Laura Young explains why kea are being poisoned by predator control efforts - and what’s being done to save this iconic alpine parrot.

Minister Erica Stanford on fixing NZ’s reading problem

Education Minister Erica Stanford lays out the government's plan to tackle declining literacy rates. Video / Herald NOW

Chris Hipkins: Methane Targets and NZ’s Literacy Crisis

Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge to talk about methane targets and New Zealand's literacy crisis. Video / Herald NOW

Mayor Wayne Brown on what’s ahead for Auckland

Herald NOW speaks with newly elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown about the city’s biggest challenges, from public transport to storm recovery and council spending.

Herald NOW weather: 14 October 2025

Herald NOW weather: 14 October 2025.

Trump’s Gaza Peace Push: Will it work?

International relations expert Robert Patman unpacks the global response to Trump’s surprise appearance at the Gaza summit - and what it means for the Middle East.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | World leaders sign Gaza peace deal and KiwiSaver's cost savings

NZ Herald Morning News Update | World leaders sign Gaza peace deal and KiwiSaver's cost savings

Inside Israel: Journalist Steve Linde on the Gaza ceasefire

Journalist Steve Linde joins us from Israel with on-the-ground insights into the fragile ceasefire and what could come next in the region.

Kea Kids News: Oamaru’s youngest train conductor hits the rails

Reporter Aylah interviews Charlie, an Oamaru kid who is getting off the screens and into the trainyard, helping drive and maintain historic vintage steam trains.

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10

Consumer NZ product test writer Nick Gelling is with us to take us through what happens to your old devices.

Heather du Plessis-Allan takes over Paula's podcast

For the 100th episode of Ask Me Anything, Paula's the one in the hot seat.

Seven Israeli hostages released to Red Cross in Gaza

Hamas released the first seven of twenty Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. Video / AFP

MetService Weather Update: October 13-14

MetService Weather Update: October 13-14. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Live: Post-Cabinet press conference

Te Hauke Chapel fire in Hawke’s Bay

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Te Hauke was damaged by fire. Video / Supplied

Trump, Gaza & Global Law: Professor Al Gillespie explains

International law expert breaks down ceasefire politics and Trump's influence.

Herald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham Lowe

Herald Now Panel: Paula Bennett and Sir Graham Lowe. Video / Herald Now

Why so many young people are turning to AI for relationships

Dr Dan Weijers unpacks the ethics of AI romance and loneliness.

Climate justice, migration, and resilience — inside the AF2025 summit.

Professor Steven Ratuva joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the UN's largest climate event - Adaptation Futures - kicks off in Christchurch

Alex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sport

Alex Powell and Cam McMillan dissect a big week in sport. Video / Herald Noq

Simpler power bills, 'Rare Returns' for red meat, NZX takeover targets as Garth Bray talks business

Electricity Authority eyes standardised billing, limit on back-billing for small businesses and consumers; plus red meat sector returns masking challenges and takeover targets.

South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up

South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up Video / Herald Now

What’s ahead for markets? Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist breaks it down

Markets on edge - Zoe Wallis explains what investors should watch.

Farmers welcome Government move to slash biogenic methane targets

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on new methane targets.

Pike River remembered: New film premieres on West Coast

Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the disaster that defined Greymouth, and talks to Herald NOW about the new film.

Herald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 13, 2025. Video / MetService

Andrew Little takes the helm in Wellington

Andrew Little outlines his priorities as Wellington’s new mayor.

Two Kiwis charged after border officials find 40kg of cocaine in suitcases

The two men, both 21, were arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday, October 11.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Kiwis vote on rate hikes and Hamas expected to release hostages

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas expected to release hostages, methane target cut welcomed and food prices show early signs of easing.

25 Māori Wards to be disestablished following referendum results

Act's Cam Luxton and Greens spokesperson Celia Wade-Brown go head-to-head on Māori wards.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.

Kurt Bayer, South Island Head of News

Kurt Bayer, NZ Herald South Island Head of News, discusses his motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Stephanie Holmes, Editor - Lifestyle Brands

Stephanie Holmes, NZ Herald Editor - Lifestyle Brands, discusses her motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Audrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent

Audrey Young, NZ Herald Senior Political Correspondent, discusses her motivations behind becoming a journalist.

Why so many are turning to AI for companionship

Eva De Jong talks to The Front Page about the rise in people turning to chatbots for companionship and even love.