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InternetNZ Tim Johnson: Why NZ firms aren't online

InternetNZ’s Tim Johnson on why the digital gap persists.

'Social Impact Bonds': Should NZ pay only for proven social outcomes?

Maxim Institute's Thomas Scrimgeour explains how Social Impact Bonds work.

‘Healthy’ capacity for banks to cut lending rates, AirNZ slams airport deals with Jetstar

Business with 2degrees: Retail bank lending margins allow plenty of capacity for competitive rates, says RBNZ’s Silk; AirNZ swings at airports’ open-ended discounts for Jetstar.

New ‘Cow Capsule’ targets methane

Ruminant Biotech CEO Tom Breen on the breakthrough that could reduce emissions.

MetService Daily Weather: November 27 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 27 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Stan Wawrinka to return to ASB Classic

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Stan Wawrinka to return to ASB Classic, South Africa beats India by 408 runs in cricket

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday November 27, 2025

Morning Headlines | Reserve Bank says banks could further cut OCR, Northland businesses take action against power outages | Thursday November 27, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

‘We’re struggling terribly’: Owner of Mamas Donuts in Hastings makes emotional plea for help

In a raw and emotional video posted to social media, Mamas Donuts owner Emily Whiu lifts the curtain on the struggles behind her Hawke’s Bay business. Video / Supplied

Watch: Nicola Willis says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act

Nicola Willis speaks to Nick Mills and says National may also campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Act. Video / Mark Mitchell

Billions to be spent fixing flood-prone, mouldy defence estate

Associate Minister of Defence Hon Chris Penk and MP Simon Watts announced billions of dollars in defence infrastructure spending. Video / Annaleise Shortland

The remarkable moment a pod of Hector's dolphins comes to the aid of a mother and her baby

A rare pod of Hector’s dolphins was spotted in Akaroa Harbour, supporting a new mother as her calf learned to breathe. Video / Black Cat Cruises

Herald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about today

Tim Wilson and Jo Robertson debate the day's news.

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

Sports editor Winston Aldworth ranks the top performers and rising stars.

Dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy - Mark Richardson talks personal finance

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson on effective investing.

South Island news wrap: Double Tragedy on Aoraki Mount Cook

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the climber and guide who have died on Aoraki Mount Cook.

Herald NOW political panel

Ricardo Menéndez March and Simon Court unpack the big issues dividing Parliament.