Cocaine On Sea Princess Cruise Ship

Driven Editor: Is driver assist actually reducing crashes?

Motoring expert David Linklater on how driver assist features may be improving road safety.

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

Where NZ’s $2.5b defence spend is going

Chris Penk explains how the $2.5b defence upgrade will be rolled out.

Can the US–Ukraine peace deal hold?

Former US ambassador to Poland, Daniel Fried breaks down the sticking points.

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

RBNZ on Herald NOW following OCR cut to 2.25%

Chief economist Paul Conway explains why rates dropped and what comes next.

‘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

Firefighters battle deadly Hong Kong housing estate fire

Flames could be seen shooting out of the windows of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong.

First-Time mother Victoria Edwards speaks out about wound post c-section

First-Time mother Victoria Edwards speaks out about wound post c-section. Video / Annaleise Shortland

‘I call it a prison’: Gloriavale insider issues warning to authorities

Clem Ready and wife Sharon live in segregation at the West Coast community.

ELEPHANT: When does free speech become hate speech?

The Elephant covers both sides of the story.

Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

The Yasawas are a chain of 20 small volcanic islands— they are remote, dramatic, and breathtakingly beautiful. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Chris Penk promises overhaul of mould-ridden Defence housing in new plan

Chris Penk joins The Front Page to break down the latest announcement.

NZ Herald Live: RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

RBNZ November Monetary Policy Statement

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

MetService severe weather warning: 26 November

Interest rate call: The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come

The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald: Nicola Willis speaks to media

Minister of Finance of New Zealand Nicola Willis speaks to media.

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

Is there a swag gap in your relationship?

There's a troubling dynamic plaguing modern romance where one partner is cooler than the other.

Herald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about today

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

2degrees: New Zealand’s only telco with a validated Science-Based Net Zero Target

2degrees is trying to reach net-zero by 2040.

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

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

OCR decision looms: Will borrowers get relief?

Economist Brad Olsen Brad Olsen previews the rate call and what it means for households and businesses.

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.

Are Black Friday deals real? Retail expert breaks it down

Retail insights on pricing tricks, consumer trends and where the real savings are.

Herald NOW political panel

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

First mining approval under fast-track, inside RBNZ on OCR D-Day, port ownership up for debate

Business with 2degrees: Draft approval for OceanaGold Waihī North gold mine, BusinessDesk finds out how MPC sets the OCR, council reform throws open port shareholdings.

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025

MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Sport Headlines | Tom Blackadder on Springboks

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tom Blackadder on Springboks, South Africa poised to win against India in cricket

Regional government reform: Wellington's mayor responds

Andrew Little is set to gain more power as the government proposes to abolish regional councils.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday November 26, 2025

Morning Headlines | Government proposes new local government reforms, OCR cut expected today | Wednesday November 26, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Crypto ATMs on the rise: CoinFlip boss on NZ expansion

CEO Ben Weiss on why New Zealand is a key market in the company’s global crypto push.

Fixing the Fast-track

The Fast-track Approvals law, passed to enable quicker decisions on major capital projects, is under revision after less than a year, so what is the fix and what will it allow?

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Supplied

Hawaiian waka welcomed by the tamariki of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei!

Reporter Tu Maia races in as Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive after 80,000km at sea! He discovers how the crew use whetū, wind, paddles and ancient knowledge to navigate.

Emirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports blooming

A giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and an airline is hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / Emirates SkyCargo