Home / Herald NOWRate caps: Are councils ready?NZ Herald1 Dec, 2025 06:00 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditCameron Bagrie on the economic impact and the risks of the government’s plan.
New ZealandHow a new report says we can modernise laws on consent and sexual harmSenior Researcher Sarah Bell is with us to take us through the report.Watch02 Dec 03:50 AM
PoliticsHeated exchange between Nicola Willis and Labour MPs at ParliamentFinance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs 'unbecoming' after a fiery Scrutiny Week encounter. Video / Parliament TVWatch02 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targetsReflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Government proposes 4% rates cap, Minister of Finance pushes back on offshore carbon credits | Tuesday December 2, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 12:19 AM
PoliticsWatch: Public Service Commission investigation into Coster over in 'not too distant future'Sir Brian Roche says the investigation he is leading in Andrew Coster's role in the McSkimming scandal will be concluded soon. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 11:37 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025MetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch01 Dec 11:18 PM
EntertainmentA beginner's guide to being a Christmas elfMitchell Hageman goes inside SkyCity's elf school and finds out what it takes to be the 10% who made the cut. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch01 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Who gets to flip the big switch?! Giant Christmas tree lights up Tamaki Makaurau!Reporter Rocco joins the crowd as one lucky tamariki gets to flip the switch and light up Te Manaaki, dazzling spectators and spreading festive Christmas magic across the city.Watch01 Dec 08:43 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW daily panel: Upcoming election, rates caps and IKEA hypeAuckland business chamber CEO, Simon Bridges and political commentator, Lara Greaves discuss the big issues of the day.Watch01 Dec 08:07 PM
BusinessIkea's Australia and NZ CEO talks consumers and competitionIkea's Australia and NZ CEO Mirja Viinanen talks consumers and competition ahead of the business' opening day.Watch01 Dec 08:00 PM
Herald NOWTravel Tuesday: Europe’s Dreamiest River Cruises & the world's best small townsTripNotes host Lorna Riley guides us through Europe’s hidden gems.Watch01 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland FC gears up for kickoffSteve Corica and Terry McFlynn on signings, strategy and season goals.Watch01 Dec 07:51 PM
Herald NOWAI TVs are here - But what do they actually do?Noel Leeming’s Stu Buckerfield shows how AI is changing home entertainment.Watch01 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandUS-NZ Relations: US Business Summit set to explore what's nextPolitical analyst Dan Schnur on the trade and foreign policy shifts ahead.Watch01 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandBuilding consents up, JLL on retirement home shortfall, KiwiBank on co-ownershipBusiness with 2degrees: Retirement village building consents lag when they need to soar, opinions harden on co-owing first homes, three vie for two seats on Fonterra board.Watch01 Dec 07:19 PM
New ZealandHipkins: Labour will reinstate pay equityLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks finance policy, GP loans and how the party will fund pay equity plans.Watch01 Dec 06:57 PM
Herald NOWInside Ikea Auckland: First look before opening dayChief Lifestyle reporter, Jenni Mortimer tours the huge new Sylvia Park store and what shoppers can expect.Watch01 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in WellingtonSport Headlines | Tall Blacks edged by Boomers in Wellington, Liam Lawson to hold onto Formula 1 spot.Watch01 Dec 06:26 PM
Herald NOWJevon McSkimming case: The woman at the centre of the sex scandal speaks outJared Savage on exclusive new details from the woman at the centre of the case.Watch01 Dec 06:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday December 2, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 06:10 PM
Herald NOWAuckland councillor reacts to proposed council rates capAuckland Councillor Daniel Newman argues the cap will make services suffer.Watch01 Dec 06:05 PM
Herald NOWRate caps: Are councils ready?Cameron Bagrie on the economic impact and the risks of the government’s plan.Watch01 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandI just want my son backLoriza Ali is trying to get her 19-year-old son, Nathan Lyzal Amhaz, who has cerebral palsy, residency in NZ, where she lives. Video \ Jason DordayWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt explains why it will introduce a rates cap range for councilsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced the rates cap range at the post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 04:33 AM
SportF1 drama, SailGP surprises & Auckland FC disruptionNZ Herald sports journalists unpack a massive week in sports. Video / HeraldNOWWatch01 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandThe Front Page on Location: NZ's first IkeaThe Front Page was invited to a special media day to take a look at Ikea before its December 4th opening day.Watch01 Dec 03:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: Pharmac Minister David Seymour responds to $350k payoutPharmac Minister David Seymour says he is comfortable with the near-$350,000 payout made to one Pharmac employee last year. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandFirst look inside Ikea Sylvia Park ahead of official openingToday, the Herald has been given a first look inside the 34,000sq m retail hub, seven years in the making.Watch01 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch01 Dec 01:54 AM
LifestyleTaste test: Are Ikea's meatballs worth the hype?The Herald tries the Ikea meatballs, plantballs and cinnamon rolls to find out what the hype’s all about. Video / Michael CraigWatch01 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandMetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025MetService Afternoon Weather Update: December 1, 2025 Video / MetServiceWatch01 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Government faces speculation over climate change commitments, plans to move homeless from cities | Monday December 1, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandInside the $1 billion NZ International Convention CentreNZICC general manager Prue Daly on Auckland's new convention centre, 10 years in the making, and its pipeline of events. Video / Dean PurcellWatch01 Dec 12:36 AM
New ZealandMetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Nov 11:12 PM
Sponsored StoriesHow Boring Oat Milk got its big breakOne ‘yes’ turned a kitchen-bench concept into a global hit.Watch30 Nov 10:40 PM
BusinessAirbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekendDirector of Civil Aviation and CAA Chief Executive Kane Patena tells us how New Zealand handled the massive A320 software meltdown. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch30 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandGuided tour of Auckland's new Ikea store with NZ HeraldNZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store for a first lookahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 08:10 PM
BusinessFirst look inside Auckland’s new Ikea storeThe NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 08:08 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consentsPhil Mauger talks supermarket consenting and what's next for the city. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 07:33 PM
