Local Focus: Napier and Hastings councils choking the smoking

Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially

Revolut's Georgia Grange speaks to new data on impact of cost-of-living on Herald NOW.

Lawson in fifth in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Herald Sports Journalist Alex Powell weighs in on Liam Lawson's Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance. Video / Herald NOW

The defence of insanity explained

Retired High Court Judge Simon Moore joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to talk through the use of insanity as a defence for serious crimes.

More nations move to recognise Palestine as invasion of Gaza continues

Palestinian-Kiwi activist Mohammed Gouda joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss the planned recognition of a Palestinian state. Video / Herald NOW

'It's simply going to keep the lights on, the water running' - $100m hospital upgrades criticised

ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton talks to Herald NOW after the Government announced $100m will be spent on hospital upgrades.

Herald NOW Weather: September 22th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 22th, 2025

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospital infrastructure and Palestinian state decision expected

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Patient advocate group calls for focus on bigger projects and the Government is expected to decide whether or not to recognise a Palestinian state.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Max Verstappen wins Grand Prix and Silver Ferns beat South Africa

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Silver Ferns beat South Africa in opening test.

In Whose Name - Official Full Trailer (2025) Documentary

A new unauthorized Kanye West documentary has intimately detailed the last six years of the rapper’s turbulent personal and professional life. Video / IGN Movie Trailers

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Strong winds warning in Canterbury, gang gathering in Hawke's Bay

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Red strong winds warning in Canterbury, gang gathering in Hawke's Bay, Kimmel meets with execs amid free speech uproar. Video / NZ Herald

Charlie Kirk vigil held in Auckland

Brian Tamaki held a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Auckland's Aotea Square. Video / NZ Herald

LeBron James admits marriage with wife Savannah isn't 'picture-perfect'

LeBron James says he and wife Savannah are willing to put in the work to keep their marriage on track. Video / VideoElephant

Trump publishes video of strike on alleged drug smugglers' boat

A video posted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform as part of a message announcing a military strike against drug smugglers shows a vessel blowing up. / AFP

Trump says it's 'illegal' for TV networks to consistently criticize him

Trump says it's 'illegal' for TV networks to consistently criticize him. Video / AFP

Travis Kelce Jokes Wedding Planning Is Easier Than Winning Football Games

Travis Kelce jokes planning a wedding is easier than winning football games. Video / VE

Auckland suburb overrun with speed humps

Henri Labuchagne encounters 22 speed humps on the drive home through Milldale. Video / Annaleise Shortland

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Peters to attend UN conference in New York, heavy rain coming for NZ

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Peters to UN conference in New York, rain warnings issued for NZ. Russia also violates Estonian airspace sparking fears and responses.

Murderer Bronwyn Warwick speaks out

Convicted killer and kidnapper Bronwyn Warwick, 74, once on the run from police, tells the NZ Herald about her past and her search for redemption. Video \ Jason Dorday

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

Auckland Airport braces for busiest day of the year, Air New Zealand announces opening of new hangar

Auckland Airport braces for its busiest day of the year, and Air New Zealand announces the opening of its new hangar. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Lawson addresses Formula One future in pre race interview

Liam Lawson Formula One driver addresses Formula One future.

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the GDP results

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the GDP results. 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

Hero father and son honoured for actions during Cyclone Gabrielle

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

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

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