An orca has died in the shallows of Waimairi Beach, Christchurch this afternoon. DoC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene. Video / DoC

In a state of the art, purpose-designed building, the Christchurch Court Theatre has returned to the heart of the city. Video / Frank Film

A two-car crash has closed Karaka Rd, State Highway 22, and one person has been critically injured.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28. Video / MetService

The Tāmaki Makaurau electorate MP and former Manurewa Marae chief executive died following kidney disease. Video / NZ Herald

MPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp has died following kidney disease.

Peeni Henare and Willie Jackson speak to media following passing of Takutai Kemp

Hawkes Bay Today Editor Chris Hyde gives an update on a massive hoarder house fire and why a logging machine was lobbed off a cliff in Hastings.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 26 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 26 2025

The broadcaster of the year discusses the art of political interviews and politicians' evasive answers.

Bombardiro Crocodilo! What is brain rot, and how are kids using AI to be smarter? Reporter Mason investigates the good, the bad, and the confusingly hilarious.

The Grammar TEC Rugby Club's fields at Orakei Domain were damaged by a vehicle. The incident occurred over the weekend, leaving the grounds torn up. Video / Dean Purcell

Whanau Ora releases 30-minute advert encouraging people to switch to the Māori roll. Video / Mark Mitchell

Acting Prime Minister speaks on Iran-Israel ceasefire and Judith Collins' claims about primary teacher pay. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Reporter Rudhraaksh is at a North Harbour Radio Control Car Club race, where kids are hitting the track with radio-controlled cars that drive (and crash!) up to 80 kph.

Kyro Uri, Rotorua Maroon first five, will take the field in this week's Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament in Rotorua. Video / Supplied

A world-first Kiwi-developed food technology that upcycles horticultural waste into high-value products is set to reduce NZ’s dependence on imported food ingredients.

Westpac Chopper Appeal: Help keep the chopper flying Donate now to the Westpac Chopper Appeal to save lives across NZ.

Patrick McAteer of Sotheby's Realty on why sales for $10m-plus properties have more than doubled since 2020

Could New Zealand really host its own Disneyland? Entertainment reporter, Mitch Hageman gives an update on Entertainment news.

What do you do with your portfolio in the current climate? Mark Richardson talks personal finance with Forsyth Barr.

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House Israel and Iran had been "fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing".

Foreign Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on latest developments in the conflict between Iran and Israel.

Government's 'green bank' was losing money and underperforming, BusinessDesk's Garth Bray talks business with 2degrees.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 25 2025

National primary healthcare company Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 25 2025

Figures released under the Official Information Act show 526 students were stood down, suspended or excluded for using or having a weapon at school last year.