Focus: Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dead at 76

Front wing damage ruins Liam Lawson's Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Kiwi driver collided with McLaren's Oscar Piastri on lap one. Video / Sky Sport

Thousands attend Te Manaaki lighting

Te Komititanga was filled shoulder-to-shoulder last night, with thousands turning out for the Te Manaaki lighting. Video / Pead

Traffic light topples over on Auckland street

The traffic light, on the North Shore's Onewa Rd, suddenly falls to the ground just as a car is about to go past. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in question, 300 kidnapped in Nigeria

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in question, 300 kidnapped from Nigerian school, COP30 agreement reached: no mention of fossil fuels. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks defeat Wales, 52-26

The All Blacks have defeated Wales in Cardiff, 52-26. Video / Sky Sport

Auckland cop completes golfing milestone weeks before death

Policeman Greg Holmes, 58, has completed his 15-year goal of attempting to play every 18-hole golf course in New Zealand just weeks before he is expected to pass away.

Infomercial queen Suzanne Paul shares the hard lessons that shaped her success

Suzanne Paul talks about the hard lessons she’s learned in life and why she never, ever gives up.

West Indies batting lineup implodes in final ODI

New Zealand took all 10 wickets inside 50 overs in Hamilton.

Free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga

Keegan Jones, senior lawyer and founder of The Free Legal Clinic Project, talks about opening a free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga last week. Video / Sandra Conchie

Alf Filipaina demonstrates Giving Machines at Sylvia Park

A 'vending machine in reverse' aims to help people pick donations this Christmas for charitable causes. Video / NZ Herald

'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland

'One Ocean Protest' Begins in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up

NZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up. Zelenskyy reluctant to accept Trump's peace deal, as land is involved. Video / NZ Herald

An exclusive look behind the scenes of The Chase New Zealand

Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman checks out what it's really like as a contestant on this set of the hit TV quiz show.

Senior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devices

The alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.

Taika Waititi spotted filming in central Auckland

The Oscar-winning director was seen with a long line of actors in various costumes on Auckland’s Fort St.

Michael Wood confirms political return

The fallen Labour minister eyes redemption in a Mt Roskill rematch.

Watch: Fire breaks out at Cop30 pavilion in Belem

A fire at the UN climate talks in Brazil forced delegates to evacuate and disrupted negotiations. Video / AFP

We found Auckland’s best kept restaurant secret

Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney reveal their five Special Category winners in the Viva Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2025.

Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon takes complaint against Government to United Nations

The Te Kōhao Health CEO on reforms, inequity, and what must change. Video / Herald NOW

Herald Now panel for November 21

Economist Rob Campbell and former politician Agnes Loheni join Ryan Bridge on the Herald Now panel.

The Kiwisaver rule change farmers are pushing for

Federated Farmers Karl Dean reveals why young farmers can't get on the property ladder. Video / Herald NOW

Media Insider: Shayne Currie on the stories behind the stories

Shayne Currie analyses the biggest media trends and newsroom decisions.

Sports desk showdown: The week’s biggest moments

Herald journalists Chris Reive and Nathan Limm debate winners, losers, and controversies. Video / Herald NOW

World Buskers Festival 2026: Christchurch unveils global performer lineup

The countdown has begun to the 33rd World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, Jazlyn Whales reports.

Your weekend weather: What’s heading our way

MetService’s Heather Keats with the essential forecast for every region. Video / Herald NOW

Turners Auto bets on recovery and Tina, risk-off mood erases Nvidia gains, US jobs data

Business with 2degrees: Three more years of Tina as Turners post strong half-year, Nvidia swings back after quarterly beat, 119k new jobs revealed in US data dump.

Silver Ferns overcome nasty stomach bug in 2-1 series win over England

Captain of the Silver Ferns Karin Burger talks to Herald Now's Ryan Bridge on the latest curveball thrown at the national netball team while on tour. Video / Herald NOW

Lawyer for Pike River Mine families says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges

29 men were killed in the explosion 15 years ago and while police and the Crown Solicitor have been weighing up charges, Nigel Hampton KC thinks they have the proof needed.

Government under pressure: National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson go head to head

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson go head to head on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Matthew Hooton: Luxon needs to step back

Political commentator Matthew Hooton weighs in on the week’s biggest power plays. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: November 21, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: November 21, 2025

Chelsey Field, mother of three children who died in Sanson fire breaks her silence

Chelsey Field says she is left heartbroken after her children August, Hugo and Goldie were killed in a blaze in Sanson. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | NZ First turns against Regulatory Standards Bill

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Violent crime reduction target and NZ First turns against the Regulatory Standards Bill.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | All Blacks prepare for Wales test

NZ Herald Sport News Update | All Blacks prepare for Wales test, and tennis player's advocacy group's case.

Did the All Blacks get their selections right for Wales?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith question the All Blacks selections for their final test of the year. Video / NZ Herald

Why politicians worldwide should pay attention to the ‘Mamdani effect’ - The Front Page

New York and the 'Mamdani Effect' - The Front Page Video / NZ Herald

Recidivist Waikato rapist Darryl Bridgeman given more jail time

The 55-year-old's five-year prison term will be added to his current 16-year term. Video / Belinda Feek

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets Zhao

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | A.I chip giant reports massive revenue, Luxon meets top Chinese legislator.

The numbers behind Māori business confidence

Māori business confidence outpaces most sectors, and data explains why.

Watch: Winston Peters on why NZ First now wants to repeal Regulatory Standards Act

NZ First just supported the passing of the legislation. Video / Mark Mitchell