Lily Allen’s comeback & Sean 'Diddy’ Combs' court date: What you missed in entertainment this week

Beach Haven resident reflects on fire that destroyed her house

Karyn Tuapawa at the scene of a fire at her home in Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand on December 14, 2025. Video / Jason Oxenham

Dai Henwood talks comedy and the latest on his health with Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin

New Zealand comedian Dai Henwood talks his role in the Best Foods Comedy Gala, how his comedy has changed and the latest on his health with Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Two found dead in Ruatiti, Russia attacks Ukraine

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Two found dead in Ruatiti, Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, Belarus releases prisoners in exchange for lifting sanctions. Video / NZ Herald

Diocesan principal Heather McRae retires after a remarkable career

After more than 16 years as the principal at Diocesan School for Girls, Heather McRae will retire early next year. Video / Corey Fleming

James Cameron on Avatar’s future

Avatar director James Cameron ahead of the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere at Embassy Theatre in Wellington.

Tom Sainsbury on the deliciousness of small town scandals

Paula Bennett sits down with the one and only Tom Sainsbury — comedian, writer, actor, director, and the man who once made a career out of taking the mickey out of her.

Avatar: Fire and Ash premieres in Wellington

Chief entertainment and lifestyle reporter Jenni Mortimer reports from the red carpet. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Large house fire in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore

5 crews are currently battling the blaze. Video / Supplied

Avatar: Fire and Ash cast reminisce about filming in New Zealand

Chief Lifestyle & Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer talks to Sam Worthington, Cliff Curtis and Jack Champion about their experience filming Avatar: Fire and Ash in New Zealand.

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 13, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 13, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Broken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefed

The Front Page producers Jane Yee and Richard Martin join Chelsea Daniels to break down the biggest stories of 2025.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 12, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Former Gloriavale leader sentenced to 26 months, Police prosecuting McSkimming accuser Ms Z, minimum wage will rise to an hourly | Friday December 12, 2025

Will Young screamer sees Black Caps in control against West Indies

The Kiwi sub-fielder held onto a blinder on day three in Wellington. Video / TVNZ

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple jailed for sex offences

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been jailed for sex offences spanning more than 20 years. Video / TVNZ

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community Foodbank

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community Foodbank to meet volunteers and see all the work the charity does leading up to Christmas. Video / Tauranga City Council

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court ahead of his sentencing for long running sex offending against nine women and girls. Video / Anna Leask

Are big boozy work Christmas parties over for good? – The Front Page

The Front Page Host Chelsea Daniels reveals today's episode.

Avatar Fire and Ash Wellington premiere: How the movies have boosted the capital

Screen Wellington's Tanya Black reveals the big names at the premiere and how the movies boosted Wellington's economy.

Fonterra AGM wraps in less than an hour - without a single question asked from the floor

Riley Kenney from BusinessDesk joins Nadine Higgins on Herald now to discuss an almost unheard of course of events at Fonterra's annual meeting.

Herald NOW panel: Time person of the year, bus violence and Nicola Willis fudge

Herald Senior writer Simon Wilson and parenting specialist Jo Robertson debate the biggest issues of the day.

Bus unions call for change following spate of violent incidents

A spate of violent incidents on our buses has left drivers shaken and unions calling for urgent change.

‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader faces sentencing for sex abuse of girls, women

The disgraced former leader of the infamous Christian community, Gloriavale, will be sentenced today, Anna Leask reports.

Weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the South

MetService's Heather Keats gives you the latest weather outlook for the country this weekend.

Rhythm & Vines or wellness retreat? Why you don't have to skip leg day this New Year's

Co-founder / director of Rhythm and Vines Hamish Pinkham on what to expect this year.

Disney’s deal lends Darth Vader to OpenAI, bitcoin ETFs, ASB quiet-quit on mortgage discounts

Business with 2degrees: OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.2, sells Disney a stake in return for licencing, Stock&Trade looks at the SMART BTC ETF.

Media Insider: Air NZ safety video on hold and a major shake-up for RNZ's board in 2026

Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie talks to Nadine Higgins about why the national carrier has grounded a safety video and exits at the highest level at RNZ.

Trump stops bill to make big tech pay for Kiwi media: Herald NOW politics panel

National Minister Paul Goldmsith and Labour MP Willie Jackson face off the on the Herald NOW politics panel.

Truck engulfed in flames on Tāmaki Drive

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to Tamaki Drive at around 10.30pm. Videos / #richardthekayaker, supplied

NZ failed to meet its 2025 Smokefree targets - where do we go from here?

Otago University's Dr Jude Ball joins Herald NOW to discuss how Aotearoa can get tabacco use under control after missing its 2025 smokefree goal.

Fiscal feud: Former finance minister Ruth Richardson on the Government's fiscal direction

A war of words has erupted between former Finance Minister Ruth Richardson and current Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the Government’s fiscal direction.

MetService Daily Weather: December 12 2025

MetService Daily Weather: December 12 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Black Caps hold advantage heading into third day of second test

Sport Headlines | Black Caps hold advantage heading into third day of second test, Sophie Devine's Perth Scorchers advance to Women's Big Bash, Ardie Savea crowned top rugby player

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday December 12, 2025

Morning Headlines | Former leader of Gloriavale due to be sentenced for sex offences today, Auckland skipper ordered to pay over $7000 | Friday December 12, 2025

Skydiver dangles from plane after parachute gets caught

This Queensland skydiver was left hanging from the plane's tail after their parachute accidentally deployed on exit. Video / Australian Transport Safety Board

Do you feel safe on public transport?

Do you feel safe on public transport?

Are big boozy work Christmas parties over for good?

AUT Professor of Management Candice Harris is with us to take a look back at work parties past, present, and yet to come.

The four-year manhunt for Tom Phillips

Phillips’ final campsite was hidden in a 129m-wide clump of trees off Te Anga Rd. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

Watch: Willis issues challenge to Richardson

Finance Minister Nicola Willis continues to challenge Taxpayer's Union chair Ruth Richardson to a debate. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025

MetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025.

Dan Hooker books UFC 325 bout against Benoit Saint Denis

Kiwi UFC lightweight Dan Hooker will be back in action in Sydney in February in the UFC 325 co-main event. Video / Christopher Reive / UFC