What's it like to go camping in Antarctica?

Humpback whale encounter in Northland

Some Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter Whangārei

Justin Tafa to return at UFC Perth

UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa speaks to the Herald ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC Perth in September. Video / UFC / NZHerald

'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query

'Barking up the wrong tree' Parramatta coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitch Moses react to NZ Herald question about the controversial no-try call at the end of their win.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th. Video / MetService

Cracking down on retail crime

Where once shoplifting largely went unreported and uninvestigated, in Tauranga a specialist retail crime unit has been cracking down on it since August 2023.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.

‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose King

The straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Dallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in Whananaki.

The Gurneys moved from Auckland to Whananaki, transforming their lives and the local store. Video / Shayne Currie

Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractions

The "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha News

'Grave concerns': Police release CCTV footage of woman last seen at Auckland hotel

Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City on 21 August around 5.06am, leaving all her belongings at the hotel.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation & Transmission Gully rushed.

NZFW brings retired greyhounds to the catwalk

Greyhounds stroll the runway in bespoke outfits styled by 12 of Aotearoa’s top designers at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse Wright

Hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Surrender plan 'open' to Australian gunman Dezi Freeman as manhunt continues after officers killed. Video / AFP

Trailer: Forever Auckland FC

Inside the first year of Auckland FC. Video / Sky Sport NZ

Markets with Madison: Inside Australia’s Strategic Data Centre

Macquarie Technology Group stores 42% of the Australian Federal Government’s information in its data centres.

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

Trailer: The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman's best-selling book series comes to Netflix.

NZ Herald Live: Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society

Port of Tauranga laments fast-track stall, posts after-tax profit of $126M up 23%

Business with 2degrees: Port of Tauranga profit up 23%, but a legislative drafting error stalled its fast-track consent application to expand.

Professor David White shares drug-free hay fever remedy

Professor David White shares his invention for dealing with hay fever. Video / Herald NOW

Shayne Currie on his Great New Zealand Road Trip

NZ Herald Editor-at-Large talks to Ryan Bridge about the characters he's met on his Great New Zealand Road Trip.

One in three kiwis impacted by Cancer - how to support Daffodil Day

Cancer Society Ambassador Marianne Delany on the impact of a cancer diagnosis. Video / Herald NOW

The impact of zoning up, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%

Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka on the Herald NOW panel talking inner city character zones, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%.

Health impacts on pre-term babies

Emeritus Professor Brian Darlow on findings of long-term health impacts for premature babies.

'Effectively I won't have an immune system' - Ryan's Brother Sean Bridge on immune deficiency

Immune deficiency advocate Sean Bridge talks to his brother Ryan Bridge about the extreme challenge raising funds and awareness.

Reviving New Zealand's wool industry

Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what to expect.

A glimmer of hope for retail in outlook & Hallenstein Glasson sales lift, plus Pāmu's 'bold' target

''Pretty big beat' on sales by Hallenstein Glasson, Pāmu sets 'bold' $100m profit target for 2030.

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on the Herald NOW panel

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on the Herald NOW panel.

Tom Phillips in suspected Waikato grocery burglary

Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips in suspected Waikato grocery burglary.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Air New Zealand profits drop 13.7%

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Air New Zealand profits drop 13.7% & New findings could change how we treat obesity.

New suspected sighting of missing Marokopa father Tom Phillips in Waikato burglary

Police investigating a retail burglary in rural Waikato have released CCTV footage of who they believe to be Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children. Video / NZ Police

How much profit does Air NZ make on each ticket?

Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks to Ryan Bridge about the airline's results and how much profit the company makes for every seat sold. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 29, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 29, 2025.

Herald NOW Weather: August 29, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 29, 2025.

Christian foodbank meal service

The Hamilton Christian foodbank has launched a new home-cooked meal service for elderly locals, offering nutritious, low-sodium dishes like beef chow mein, lasagne, and soups.

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads. Video / NZ Herald

20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How NZ can learn from disaster response

The Front Page talks to experts both in the US and NZ to see what we've learned from Hurricane Katrina after two decades.

Auckland hall packed by public at meeting to air urban development concerns

The meeting was organised by the Character Coalition, comprising about 60 heritage and community groups.