Local Focus: “Go Dad!” Firefighters compete in the Waterway Challenge

Sudden hailstorm lashes Tauranga

A thick layer of hail has coated the streets of Bethlehem, Tauranga, this evening. Video / Supplied

Matt Doocey says better perinatal mental health is coming

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speaks to the Herald after perinatal mental healthcare report published, showing gaps in the system. Video / Mark Mitchell

Forensic psychiatrist tells jury Hakyung Lee not eligible for insanity defence

Dr Erik Monasterio told jurors auditory hallucinations this long are rare.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21st

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21st. Video / MetService

Vote for Lockwood’s best home of 2025

This year’s Lockwood House of the Year finalists demonstrate that bigger isn’t always better.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Herald NOW's Panel: Economic slow down, Jimmy Kimmel & Briscoes

Jo Robertson Parenting Specialist and Sam Stubbs Simplicity NZ co-founder on todays hot topics.

Fed Farmers calls nitrate 'emergency' a "shameless stunt"

Fed Farmers calls nitrate 'emergency' a "shameless stunt". Video / NZ Herald

NZ flag football teams chase Olympic dream with LA 2028 in sight

NZ flag football teams chase Olympic dream with LA 2028 in sight. Video / NZ Herald

Breaking News: Large earthquake strikes off the coast of Russia, no threat to NZ

Breaking News: Large earthquake strikes off the coast of Russia, no threat to NZ. Video / NZ Herald

Hero father and son honoured for actions during Cyclone Gabrielle

Hero father and son honoured for actions during Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Heerald

Media Insider: Briscoes lady leaves us for good? Sky secures an F1 broadcast deal and more

Media Insider: Briscoes advertising account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - lawyer and ex-TV journalist Linda Clark squares off with media firms and more.

Weekend weather out look with MetService's Heather Keats

Weekend weather out look with MetService's Heather Keats. VIDEO / NZ HERALD

Taupō motel murder trial: Crown and defence close cases, jury to begin deliberating

Taupō motel murder trial: Crown and defence close cases, jury to begin deliberating. Video / NZ Herald

2degrees: Business with Garth Bray

2degrees: Business with Garth Bray. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders Squad

The officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders Squad. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Black Ferns battle injuries in England World Cup semi-finals

Black Ferns battle injuries in England World Cup semi-finals. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW's political panel discusses GDP slump and Tākuta Ferris's social post

Herald NOW's political panel discusses GDP slump and Tākuta Ferris's social post. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Economist calls for lower OCR to fix dire economy

Kiwibank Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr calls for lower OCR to fix dire economy. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: GDP result lays bare the realities for businesses in this economy

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Steel Worx Group Director, Chris Barrett. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Shock drop in GDP sparks response, Trump heads back to the US

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Shock drop in GDP sparks response, Trump heads back to the US after his state visit to the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Lawson addresses Formula One future

The Kiwi is yet to learn which team he'll race for in 2026.

Officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit

Police say he’ll receive counselling and undergo a psychological assessment.

The deadly fuel hiding in your furniture

NZHerald Senior Crime and Justice reporter, Anna Leask joins us to discuss the latest report into the dangers of flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF).

Ockham opens 21st project Toi in Pt Chevalier, built with Marutūāhu

Ockham Residential CEO William Deihl on the opening of new Ockham-Marutūāhu building Toi, in Point Chevalier.

NZ Herald Live: Green MP Benjamin Doyle gives final speech after sudden resignation

Outgoing Green MP Benjamin Doyle delivers their valedictory speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

Injunction continues in Tom Phillips case

An injunction keeping key details of the Tom Phillips case under wraps was discussed in the High Court at Wellington today. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's GDP falls, and Chinese visitor interrogated

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | New Zealand's economy is in contraction and an expert on China says the visitor interrogated by SIS was likely on a warning list.

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis speaks about Stats NZ's GDP figures

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks about the GDP figures that were released this morning by Stats NZ. Video / NZ Herald

"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can be

Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrates how intensely foam-filled furniture burns. Video / Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Warmer homes start with the slab

The right foundation keeps warmth in and power bills down.

Canterbury scrub fire still burning at Headworks Rd as crews battle winds

Crews are still working to put out a Canterbury wildfire that has been raging through the night amid 50km/h winds, Katie Oliver reports.

King gives Trump royal welcome on UK state visit

Donald Trump is treated to a royal reception as he meets King Charles for a historic second state visit. Video / AFP

NZ's first eco-friendly 'Passive House' is on the market after 13 years

Jonathon Viljoen speaks to Herald NOW about how the Glendowie home maintains a constant temperature of 20 degrees. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW panel: Mobility parking debate and youth crime

BBM funder Dave Letele and journalist Carmen Parahi join Ryan Bridge for the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOW

Hamish Kerr speaks out after his historical World Athletics win

High-flying Hamish Kerr weighs in on becoming a world champion at this weeks Tokyo World championships.

'Devastating': New Zealand's Avocado hub rocked by wild weather

Avocado NZ Chief Executive Brad Siebert talks to Ryan Bridge about the devastation of gale-force winds over the weekend. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW sport panel with Cam McMillan and Winston Aldworth

Herald Sports Editor Winston Aldworth and Deputy Editor Cam McMillan join Ryan Bridge for the Herald NOW sport panel. Video / Herald NOW

ChatGPT becoming used at home much more at work, new data suggests

Smudge Managing Director Reuben Bijl speaks to Ryan Bridge about the results of the largest study to date about how people use ChatGPT. Video / Herald NOW

Coroner links 'unsafe' sofa to deadly house fire

A coroner has ruled Canterbury teenager Lizzy Marvin died after becoming trapped in her bedroom during a fire fuelled by an 'unsafe' sofa in her family home. Video / Herald NOW