Fonterra chops forecast again, to $9.00/kg ms

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

State Highway 2 at Devil's Corner - Timelapse

NZTA and TREC have restored the road along State Highway 2 at Devil’s Corner.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, December 18, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | New Zealand economy officially rebounds and suspects still at large after Gore shooting | Thursday, December 18, 2025

SH29 Car Fire

A car is engulfed in flames on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Summit. Video / Kate Angell

Top fruits and vege picks this Christmas

Vege man Glenn Forysth reveals the best produce to be eating this festive season.

Fonterra chops forecast again, to $9.00/kg ms

Business with 2degrees: Second cut to Fonterra payout slashes $1 off 2025/26 season forecast inside a month, as global dairy prices continue falling on strong production worldwide.

From 3G shutdown to satellite-based coverage: what’s next for NZ mobile

2degrees CTIO Stephen Kurzeja speaks to Herald NOW about what the future of mobile looks like in New Zealand.

Herald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppies

The Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels and Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson discuss the big topics of the day.

SPCA warns against buying pets as gifts this Christmas

SPCA warns rushed decisions can end in abandonment once the festive season is over.

Best sporting moments of 2025, controversial calls, and Brendon McCullum’s final chance

Cam McMillan and Nathan Limm join Michael Morrah to discuss all things sport on Herald NOW.

GDP preview with Business editor at large Liam Dann

Liam Dann joins Herald NOW to discuss the impending GDP figures and why they matter.

Property with G.J. Gardner, Medium density housing: What you need to know

G.J Gardner's Grant Porteous reveals what you need to know about medium density housing and why it matters.

Black Caps and the West Indies start the third cricket test in Mt Maunganui

The Black Caps and the West Indies start the third cricket test in Mt Maunganui this morning, ZB Sports journalist Andrew Alderson reports.

NZICC fix & finish cost $1.1b, milk price payout heading down, TV Shop mislead consumers

Business with 2degrees: 9.7m working hours on NZICC after fire, court hears; $9.20/kg ms in sight for farmgate milk price forecast, 13 breaches of fair-trading law by TV Shop.

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

An inquest into youth suicide has found that young people were ‘lost’ in the system.

Expert warns spike of deepfake AI after Bondi terror attack

Disinformation researcher, Byron Clark says disinformation is being spread using deepfake AI images of the Bondi terror attacks.

Former Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse images

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says she's "really disappointed" with the sentencing of disgraced high-ranking police officer Jevon McSkimming.

MetService Daily Weather: December 18 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 18 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Alex Carey steers Australia to 326 for eight

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Alex Carey steers Australia to 326 for eight, FIFA announces 50 percent increase in prize money at next year's World Cup.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, December 18, 2025

Morning Headlines | Calls grow for police inquiry, two hospitalised after Gore shooting, GDP expected to rebound | Thursday, December 18, 2025

Kea Kids News: Small school, big show!

Reporter Rua is behind the scenes at Lone Kauri for a performance that will bring down the house! Expect strange and wonderful characters and a few mischievous backstage moments.

Jevon McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse image scandal

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has been sentenced to nine months home detention for possessing objectionable material.

NZ Herald Live: Donald Trump addressing the nation

Donald Trump addressing the nation

MetService afternoon weather update: 17 December

MetService afternoon weather update: 17 December. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Historic land dispute settled, police appoint new deputy commissioner, Rob Reiner’s son charged with murder | Wednesday, December 17, 2025

South Island news wrap: A push for passenger rail and the final piece of the Te Kaha puzzle

Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood reveals the latest push for passenger rail down south.

Hydrofoil boat tours arrive on Lake Taupō

Taupō is set to become one of the only places in the world to offer electric hydrofoiling tourism.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ might be the last

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer joins Michael Morrah to discuss the future of Avatar and meeting James Cameron at the premiere.

Herald NOW panel: Gun laws, ministerial portfolios, do's and dont's for Christmas gifts

The Herald NOW panel discuss the big issues of the day.

SailGP returns to Auckland for 2026

SailGP head of events, Alex Corry, joins Michael Morrah to discuss SailGP 2026.

Inside Australia’s terrorism threat environment

Prof. Greg Barton on lone-actor violence, radicalisation, and the difficulty of preventing attacks.

Personal finance with Forsyth Barr: Investing in 2026

Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson looks ahead to the new year with all the best investment tips.

"Very cute young ladies” used to target older investors; Bream Bay sand mine plan, dairy down.

Business with 2degrees: Chance Voight probe continues, dairy prices fall, Bream Bay sandmining challenged, Breman keeps pressure on mortgage rates, Willis pushes surplus out again.

From cleaning to lighting: Christmas tech hacks you need to know

Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain reveals all the latest Christmas tech helpers.

Governments books bleaker than predicted: Economist reveals what it actually means

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub joins Herald NOW to unpack the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update.

Nicola Willis reveals plan to get budget surplus back on track

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals the governments plan to reach budget surplus.

Catastrophic failure' allowed Bondi attacker to hold gun license

Professor Al Gillespie says mistakes were made in allowing Bondi gunmen access to firearms.

Political Panel: gun laws and Seymour's plan to reignite treaty debate

Marama Davidson and David Seymour debate the big stories out of parliament.

MetService Daily Weather: December 17 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 17 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tim Seifert snapped up by Kolkata Night Riders

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tim Seifert snapped up by Kolkata Night Riders, Labour court orders Paris St Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe unpaid salary and bonuses.