Billions of cicadas emerge in noisy mating scene

Power prices challenging communities, secret mayoral desk documents and the new Pharmac boss

Herald NOW panel with former Labour Minister Paula Bennett and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

T20 and White Ferns update, AB team naming for Bledisloe Cup

Sport panel with Winston Aldworth, NZH Head of Sport and Chris Reive, NZH Sports Journalist with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Splitting up gentailers risks increased cost to consumers, energy report finds

Meridian's Mike Roan joins Herald NOW following announcement on Frontier energy sector report. Video / Herald NOW

Fire guts East Auckland home

Bucklands Beach residents were jolted awake as a fire gutted an East Auckland home.

Anaru Moana murder trial: Defence challenges gun evidence

Defence lawyers for four accused argue the Crown can’t prove a gun taken to a planned attack was used to kill him, reports Jazlyn Whales. Video / Herald NOW

From free to fees: Visitors face new parking charges at DOC sites

DOC’s Catherine Wilson explains the new parking fee model and what it means for both locals and tourists. Video / Herald NOW

US senators fail to pass spending bills, government shuts down

University of Iowa Political Science Professor Tim Hagle joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the US government shutdown. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Median property values, ACC set to make $10M from KFC and Pizza Hut

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Inside Wellington’s secret mayoral desk documents accidentally sold at dump

Confidential Wellington City Council papers found in a mayoral desk sold at a dump, later revealed after ending up in a buyer’s hands.

28 new fire trucks can't carry rescue gear

NZPFU’s Martin Campbell talks to Herald NOW about how millions were spent on trucks that can’t carry all the life-saving gear

Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91

The Jane Goodall Institute confirms its founder passed away in California while on tour. Her discoveries revolutionised science and her advocacy inspired the world.

Herald NOW Weather: October 2, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 2, 2025. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Energy reform faces criticism and Nigel Latta hailed an inspiration

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Energy reform faces criticism, Trump warns of layoffs and prison assaults rise.

Energy Minister responds to reforms criticism

Energy Minister Simon Watts joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW following his major energy reform announcement. Video / Herald NOW

Trump claims Gaza ceasefire deal within reach, but could it be deja vu?

Australian National University Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies senior lecturer Dr Anas Iqtait is with The Front Page to discuss the latest in the plan for peace.

Kea Kids News: Spring has sprung and talent blooms at the Kōanga Festival

Reporter Anya is at Te Pou Theatre, where Whānau Day for the Kōanga Festival has performers, family activities, and amazing kai to celebrate the arrival of Spring.