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South Island snapshot: The stories making headlines today

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director brings the region into focus.

Dame Noelene Taurua speaks for the first time since stoush with Netball NZ

Dame Noelene Taurua speaks to Mike Hosking for the first time since being reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks Vs Ireland: Former All Black reacts

Ian Jones says Ireland vs All Blacks game was ruined by officiating: 'Missed opportunity' for world rugby.

How The Dark Destroyer fares when he’s the one in the hot seat

Quiz legend Shaun Wallace returns to New Zealand for a series of charity events. The Herald put him to the test at his own game. Video / Cameron Pitney

Measles outbreak: What's the latest

Health NZ says vaccination rates still too low to protect communities. Video / Herald Now

Luxon's catch up with China: What it means for New Zealand politics

Canterbury professor Anne-Marie Brady on Luxon's brief catch up with the Chinese President.

Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event

Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event. Video / Herald Now

Inside the Beehive: What’s driving the week’s politics

The Herald’s Thomas Coughlan unpacks this week’s political shifts. Video / Herald Now

Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'

Simplicity’s new venture aims to use KiwiSaver funds to build and own NZ infrastructure. Video / Herald Now

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 03 November

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 03 November. Video / MetService

Daily Sports Update: Monday November 3 2025

Daily Sports Update: Monday November 3 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking live on Newstalk ZB. Video / Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Simeon Brown promises hospital improvements as measles cases rise

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Simeon Brown promises hospital improvements as measles cases rise. School zoning set to change, cybercrime remains prevalent. Video / NZ Herald

Sisters Yvonne Gurtler and Cecelia Gaylard unmask their monster three decades after child abuse

As children, Cecelia Gaylard and Yvonne Gurtler endured unspeakable horrors. More than three decades later, the Auckland sisters came face-to-face with their rapist in court.

Kea Kids: Bloody Butcher serves severed fingers to kids

Reporter Puawai takes us on a tour of Howick Historical Village’s Halloween Fright Night with a spooky haunted house, and a creepy costume contest featuring a special guest judge!

Simplicity bosses announce InfraKiwi

A new company has been formed to buy infrastructure assets, aiming eventually for an NZX listing. Video / Michael Craig

Eli Katoa stretchered from Eden Park after suffering three head knocks

The Tongan forward required urgent medical assistance during the loss to the Kiwis. Video / NZ Herald

Porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent

Faith-based porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent. Video / TikTok / @jazzthornton_

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings to claim back-to-back World Series. Video / ESPN

UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train

Stabbing on a London-bound train left 10 people in hospital. Video / AFP

Electric bus catches fire under bridge on Constellation Drive

A bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal NZ. Video / Dean Purcell

Race day surge: Thousands take on Auckland Marathon challenge

More than 17,000 people will participate in the Auckland Marathon 2025 today. The event will take place on Auckland's streets, drawing significant local and international runners.

All Blacks defeat Ireland 26-13

The All Blacks have defeated Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, 26-13. Video / Sky Sport

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in Orewa

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Measles cases rise around the country, fire in Orewa, Hurricane Melissa ravages Caribbean. Video / NZ Herald

Brad Weber responds to All Blacks XV haka

Brad Weber responds to All Blacks XV haka. Video / Sky Sport 2

Car goes up in flames in Auckland suburb

The car can be seen engulfed in flames in Newmarket, Auckland. Video / Supplied

Quick-fire questions with Temuera Morrison

Multimedia Journalist Mitchell Hageman sits down with Kiwi actor Temuera Morrison for some quick-fire questions. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Mitchell Santner hits ball out of Sky Stadium

The Black Caps captain is just the third player in history to achieve the feat.

Lamborghini goes up in flames after Remuera crash

Emergency services in action as they work to douse the burning Lamborghini in Remuera.

Mark Vette: Zen and the art of training your cat

Top tips from the animal behaviour expert's new book. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Luxon meets with world leaders at Apec Summit

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Luxon meets with world leaders at Apec Summit, NZ Red Cross sends aid to Jamaica, measles cases on the rise. Video / NZ Herald

Tamatha Paul opens up about living with invisible disabilities

Green MP Tamatha Paul opens up about believing she would die young.

Boo! Halloween punters take on Mount Eden

The Herald visits Marsden Avenue in Mount Eden to see who has the most ghastly and ghoulish looks. Video / Anna Heath

Jason Bridgwater speaks after James Holder found guilty of his brother David Bridgwater's murder

Jason Bridgwater was clearly emotional following a guilty verdict in the jury trial at Christchurch. Video / Al Williams

Newly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fire

Fire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Inside DHL's vast new automated Auckland warehouse

Automation on display inside the building at 11 Te Kapua Dr, Māngere. Video / DHL

Give A Little Day 2025

Give A LIttle CEO Lythan Chapman and Breast Cancer Foundation Advocate Shavaughn Ruakere on Herald NOW.

Rotorua student comes up with bike safety invention

Cameron Moore has created a safety device to help avoid spinal injuries. Video / Herald Now

Panel: Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka on todays topic's

Parenting specialist Jo Robertson and BusinessDesk Senior Journalist Dileepa Fonseka on Herlad NOW's panel.

24-hour handball marathon raising funds for Kiwi kids

Katie Oliver joins Herald Now to share how the TheHits Breakfast team is helping Kidscan. Video / Herald Now