Herald Now panel for November 25

Aerial footage shows extent of massive Waiuku fire

Large fire at Waiuku plastics recycling centre captured in aerial footage.

Billion-dollar downgrade? Fonterra cuts milk price, and ComCom takes Mobil to court on fuel pricing

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price to $9.50/kgMS; Mobil NZ faces legal action and potential $10m penalty on alleged wholesale pricing method breach.

Live: Funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire

Family has shared link to funeral for children who died in Sanson house fire with media.

NZ's Great walks open for the season: What you need to know

DOC Heritage and Visitors director Cat Wilson reveals all you need to know for tramping season.

The hidden health crisis affecting thousands

Kidney Health Clinical Manager Merryn Jones on early detection and prevention.

Herald Now panel for November 25

Broadcaster Mark Crysell and Are Media Editorial director Sarah Henry break down today's big topics.

Fire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspicious

Reporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at plastic recycling facility in Waiuku

'Tech Tuesday: Peter Griffin on 20 years of Rocket Lab, and why the share price tanked

Peter Griffin’s new book on 20 years of Rocket Lab - how it became so successful, and why its share price has suddenly tanked.

Home warranties to become mandatory

New safeguards for homeowners announced

ComCom takes Mobil to court on fuel pricing, FIF tax apology, making more money from minerals

Business with 2degrees: Mobil NZ faces legal action on wholesale pricing method; FIF tax creator calls for changes to support brain gain; review for plummeting mineral royalties.

Chris Hipkins on coalitions, Kiwisaver and MP properties

Chris Hipkins reveals his thoughts on potential coalitions heading into next years elections.

Are we out of the woods? Job ads up for fourth consecutive month

Seek’s Rob Clark on where the opportunities are.

MetService Daily Weather: November 25 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 25 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Extreme picky eating: What parents need to know

Child eating expert Judith Yeabsley breaks down the new research.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | England hold off Pumas fightback

NZ Herald Sport News Update | England hold off Pumas fightback, Tom Trbojevic named new Sea Eagles captain

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

The dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran

Matt Nippert reports the Cook Islands flag has flown on over 100 oil tankers accused of illicitly trading Russian and Iranian oil, sparking alarm from foreign governments.

Crews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku

A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald, Supplied

The dark fleet in our own backyard

How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran. Video \ Mark Mitchell, Jason Dorday

The day the sky turned orange! What these kids witnessed up close at the Tongariro wildfires

Reporter Euka meets the courageous kids whose family holiday turned near disaster, as one of Aotearoa’s biggest bushfires burned dangerously close to their camp.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday November 24, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | National's first election policy criticised and worries over CBD's proposed homeless ban| Monday November 24, 2025

Inside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it matters

NZ Herald data journalist Chris Knox is with us to dive into the numbers, and why it matters.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025

MetService Mid Day Weather Update: November 24, 2025. Video / MetService

Fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park

A fight breaks out between Wellington club players at an Upper Hutt park on Saturday. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Minister announces next steps in nationwide building system reform

Chris Penk, Minister for building and construction, announces the next steps in nationwide building reform

Drax Project reveal what’s next for the band

Behind the scenes with the Drax Project's guitarist and drummer. Video / Herald NOW

Tropical Cyclone Fina leaves a trail of destruction after tracking through Darwin

It's the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since Tracy in 1974, ABC Radio Darwin Breakfast Presenter reports. Video / Herald NOW

Tararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spending

Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now

The stories everyone’s talking about: Panel reacts

Damian Light and Carmen Vicelich break down the issues shaping the conversation. Video / Herald Now

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadership

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ Herald

Mum inspired by son’s health battle to build new app for Kiwis

Kiwi mum Arlene Goodwin on Herald NOW as she launches an app to help patients access their medical records after battling the health system to help her son. Video / Herald NOW

OCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week ahead

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald Now

Herald Now Live: Monday November 24 2025

Herald Now Live: Monday November 24 2025. Video / Herald NOW

South Island news wrap: The 90 minute crime spree across Christchurch

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the 90 minute crime spree in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

Hawkesby’s final bow at RBNZ, reaction to National’s KiwiSaver plan, Bitcoin offers on Remuera home

How wide will the door stay open or a February cut? Is this the KiwiSaver election? Why does a Remuera vendor want offers in Bitcoin for their home? Video / Herald Now

Sports panel: All Blacks, Formula 1 and Ashes

Cam McMillan and Chris Rieve on wins, losses and what’s next. Video / Herald NOW

MPs under fire over property rich list

Political analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOW

1200 Air NZ cabin crew to go on strike: Air NZ CEO responds

Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar responds to plans for a mass strike, set to affect atleast 10,000 passengers. Video / Herald NOW