Footage shows the sky over Indonesia turning a dark blood-red colour following a surge of forest fires throughout the country

NZ Herald live: Prime Minister talks to media about New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unveils significant changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system.

New Zealand's largest build-to-rent project, the 297-unit Te Reiputa in Mt Wellington

Liz Thomas, a Simplicity Living site manager, shows off the new display suite at the huge project, due to be finished next May.

MetService weather update 29th September

MetService weather update 29th September. Video / MetService

Two dead, multiple in hospital after Michigan church shooting and fire

Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye says the 40-year-old suspected gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, was "neutralized" in the church parking lot. / AFP

Synlait announces $307m deal for Pōkeno plant

Business with 2degrees: Synlait enters binding conditional agreement to sell North Island assets to US healthcare giant Abbott.

The Herald NOW panel Phil Goff and Louisa Wall

Former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and former Labour MP Louisa Wall join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW.

Luxon on New Zealand not recognising Palestinian statehood

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge to discuss New Zealand’s stance on Palestinian statehood.

Christmas shopping tips that'll actually make a difference

Consumer NZ reveal their top tips for christmas shopping that will save your wallet and your time. Video / Herald NOW

Monday markets with Forsyth Barr: What's next for farmers?

Forsyth Barr senior equity analyst, Matt Montgomerie reveals Monday's market outlook, including milk prices and what's next for farmers. Video / Herald NOW

All Blacks retain the Bledisloe Cup and bronze for the Black Ferns

NZ Herald sports editor Winston Aldworth and NZ Herald sports reporter Chris Reive join Ryan Bridge for Herald NOW's sport panel. Video / Herald NOW

Takahē Mission secures space funding

Project lead Delwyn Moller joins Ryan Bridge to discuss one of three newly funded space projects. Video / Herald NOW

Corrections staff are grappling with “sub-optimal” levels of frontline staff

Budget 2025 funded Corrections for a set number of prisoners by mid-2026. We’re nearly there - a year early. Video / Herald NOW

"Profound lack of leadership": Advocacy groups slam Government's decision on Palestinian statehood

Justice for Palestine's Yasmin Serhan speaks with Herald NOW on the Government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised and less funding for rising prison population

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised for not recognising Palestinian statehood and Auckland Mayor concerned over government secrecy.

David Seymour on the Governments' decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood

David Seymour speaks to Herald NOW on the Government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 29, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 29, 2025.

Canvas clash! Kids face off in a battle of the brushes

Kid artists are racing against the clock to speedpaint amazing works of art in only 20 minutes! Reporter Nardos brings us all the action from We The Young’s A Taste Of Art Battle.

Why abuse in care survivors still face long delays

Lawyer Amanda Hill has represented Abuse in Care survivors and is with us to explain how the process is working, and how it’s not.

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan provides update after win over Wallabies

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan provides update after win over Wallabies. Video / NZ Herald

Cam Roigard reflects on the All Blacks' win over the Wallabies at Eden Park

All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard scored two tries in the 33-24 Bledisloe Cup win. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Govt refuses Palestine recognition, SH2 reopens after fatal crash

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Government refuses Palestine recognition, SH2 reopens after fatal crash, potential measles outbreak in Bay of Plenty.

All Blacks win 33-24 against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park

All Blacks win 33-24 against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park in a tightly contested game. Video \ Sky Sport

Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media on NZ not recognising Palestine as a lone state

Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media about the government’s Palestine decision where NZ chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video \ Dean Purcell

Crowds outside Eden Park for the Bledisloe Cup opener

Anticipation builds at Eden Park for the opening match of the Bledisloe Cup Video \ Dean Purcell

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following Winston's UN address

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media following NZ's UN address this morning where we chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video / NZ Herald

Grumpy no more? : The whole interview

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson.

Grumpy no more?

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson.

'Violence must cease' Peters says NZ won't recognise Palestine until there's peace

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has told the United Nations New Zealand is “not ready” to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / United Nations

Winston Peters speaks at the United Nations

Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke in front of the United Nations assembly, he gave an update on New Zealand's position in recognising Palestinian statehood. Video / NZH

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Mass walkout at UN as Israel speaks, NZ decision expected today

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Mass walkout at UN as Israel speaks, NZ decision expected today. Video / NZ Herald

Cheers, walkouts and empty seats at UN as Netanyahu takes the stage

There were cheers, walkouts and empty seats at the UN conference in New York as Netanyahu took the stage to speak about Palestine. Video / AFP

A morning of action with the 5/7 Battalion Army Reserves

A front line simulation of battle with the 5/7 Battalion NZ Army Reserves as they conduct Exercise Tararua. Video / Fin Ocheduszko Brown

The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer official trailer

Danielle Cormack and Sam Neill appear together for the first time in season 3 of The Twelve. Video / BINGE

Fire and Emergency respond to Herne Bay incident

Multiple engines arrived at the scene in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Herne Bay.

Passenger describes dramatic Qantas mayday response

The Boeing 737 landed safely with all 156 passengers disembarking.

'Just do it' - June Renwick, 87, on life and love of directing community theatre

Community theatre legend June Renwick tells Mitchell Hageman about the secret to keeping up your craft. Video / Michael Craig

Loafers Lodge fire: Jury finds Esarona Lologa guilty of five murders

Lologa’s insanity defence, citing paranoid schizophrenia, was rejected by the jury after hearing evidence from six mental health experts.

Carlos Ulberg on first UFC main event

UFC light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg will meet Dominick Reyes in the main event at UFC Perth.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon addresses media on the first fast-track approval project

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after attending a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the first project given fast-track approval.

Herald NOW rural news: Co-ops pack a punch, connectivity challenges, & NZ deer milk product launch

Countrywide Media CEO, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks to Herald NOW about the headlines hitting the rural sector. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Finn Little