The Taal volcano has erupted ash and smoke 15km into the air, and created chaos for locals trying to evacuate

MetService Weather Warning: Saturday October 25th

MetService Weather Warning: Saturday October 25th. Video / MetService

Kane Williamson on his past, present and future with the BlackCaps

Kane Williamson speaks on his past, present and future with the BlackCaps. Video / NZ Herald

Former Green Party politician sentenced on large scale cannabis charges

Cannabis head worth tens of thousands of dollars from just two of 80 healthy and flourishing plants was found on the property of a former Green Party politician. Video / NZ Herald

European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Zelenskyy meets with allies, Trump calls an end to trade talks

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Zelenskyy meets with allies, Trump calls an end to trade talks with Canada. Armageddon takes over Auckland this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

The golden prize on offer for Joseph Parker

Influential promoter says the winner of Parker Wardley will get to fight Oleksandr Usyk

An on-set interview with The Chase NZ host Paul Henry

Paul Henry chats about how viewers will see a different side of him on The Chase New Zealand. Video / Mitchell Hageman

New Zealand's only schoolboy All Black

In 1980, Craig Wickes became the only All Black selected in a school uniform before injury cut down his promising rugby career. Video / Carson Bluck / Sally Wenham / Mike Scott

North Canterbury community assessing damage after violent storm

Winds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms. Video / Mike Thorpe

Diabetes: Interview with Dr Bryan Betty, Chair of General Practice NZ and Specialist GP

Interview with Dr Bryan Betty

America’s Cup: Luna Rossa’s Luca Kirwan on Jimmy Spithill, Barcelona challenge and end of cyclors

Luca Kirwan talks about his experience with Luna Rossa. Video \ Anna Heath

Riding the wave: A look at Rainbow's End's reboot of the iconic Pirate Ship

NZ Herald entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman is one of the first to check out the latest opening, eight years after the original ride was demolished. Video / Alyse Wright

Herald Now panel for Friday October 24

Newstalk ZB host Tyler Adams and real estate expert Jayne Kiely join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video Herald Now

The only schoolboy to make it as an All Black

Herald senior sports journalist Michael Burgess on the unique story of Craig Wickes

Canterbury farmer on wild weather

Canterbury farmer Bex Green discusses the carnage caused by wild weather across Canterbury.

King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service

The King and Queen joined the Pope for an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. Video / AFP

Rainbow's End brings back a classic

Herald entertainment reporter Mitch Hageman checks out the return of the pirate ship. Video / Herald NOW

Could Fonterra brands sale unlock $4.5b spend? And why do we need 5,000 start-ups?

Business with 2degrees: Fonterra’s Mainland deal could spread $4.5b through the economy, ASB economists reckon; angel investor Suse Reynolds on why we need to 10x start-up funding

The voice behind some of the most iconic characters in Hollywood

Jim Cummings is Disney’s most prolific voice performer, with over 1,545 roles including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Pete and Hondo Ohnaka. Video / Herald Now

US sanctions two Russian oil firms, President Zelenskyy calls for frozen assets to fund war effort

Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and efforts to halt the war.

Auckland FC prepare for first home game of A-League season

Nick Becker the CEO of Auckland FC joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald Now

Weather: Your Labour weekend forecast

MetService Head of Weather News Heather Keats with the outlook for the long weekend. Video / Herald Now

Ginny Anderson and Simon Watts on the Herald NOW political panel

Labour Party's Ginny Anderson and National's Simon Watts on the Herald NOW political panel. Video / Herald Now

Auckland bus fire: Should we be worried about lithium batteries?

AUT Professor of Electronic Engineering Adnan Al-Anbuky speaks to Herald NOW about lithium batteries. Video / Herald Now

Jason Holland steps down from All Blacks assistant coaching role

NZ Herald Rugby Writer Gregor Paul speaks to Herald NOW about Jason Holland's decision to step away from assistant coaching role. Video / Herald Now

'Priority is West Coast water' - Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weather

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weather hits the south. Video / Herald Now

Win or bust: Why Joseph Parker must win to gain dream world title shot

Joseph Parker’s trainer Andy Lee says the dream is over if the Kiwi heavyweight doesn’t win this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Weather Update: October 24 2025

Daily Weather Update: October 24 2025. Video / MetService

Daily Sport Update: October 24 2025

Daily Sport Update: October 24 2025. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekend

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekend and NZ's health system is under stress. Video / NZ Herald

How long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?

NIWA principal scientist Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what’s causing this stormy weather, and whether there is light at the end of the tunnel.

MetService weather: October 24, 2025

MetService weather: October 24, 2025. Video / MetService

Students escape falling tree in wild Otago winds

Winds in Otago reached up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damage and lifting roofs. Video / Supplied / David Bull

Family, politicians pay tributes at former PM Jim Bolger’s funeral

The funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger held at Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.

All Blacks coaches Scott Robertson and Jason Holland speak to media

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland and All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson speak to media.

MP Mark Mitchell speaks to the media at civil defence update

MP Mark Mitchell spoke to the media in Christchurch. Video / RNZ

MetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd

MetService Afternoon Severe Weather Update: Thursday October 23rd. Video / MetService

'The roofs come off!' Oxford resident battles wild weather

Wild winds tearing through North Canterbury have ripped the roof off a home as severe gusts battered the region. Video / NZ Herald

Mega strike: Tens of thousands of public sector workers striking today

Thousands from the health and education sector at Aotea Square taking part in major strike action.

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services

Fire at Hanmer Springs causes trouble for Emergency Services. Video / NZ Herald