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Rawdon Christie and Tueila Blakely on Herald NOW's panel.
McDonald’s defends installation of bathroom camera in Upper Hutt
McDonald’s defends the installation of a bathroom camera in one of its New Zealand restaurants, after a customer complained about the 'creepy' practice that is nonetheless legal.
Judith Collins on Crown board member fees and concerns over space infrastructures
Judith Collins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Tesla to rollout semi-autonomous self-driving features on New Zealand's roads
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain says New Zealand could be a leader in right-hand drive markets for autonomous vehicles
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession. Business with 2degrees and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
'This shouldn't be their first priority' - Hipkins on Crown board member fee hike
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
'Not enough to keep them in NZ' - Union on why nurses are striking
NZNO president Anne Daniels talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as nurses prepare to go on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday.
Youth employment drops 10% year on year
Ryan Bridge speaks to a youth support worker helping rangitahi find employment.
Retail NZ responds to surcharge ban
Retail NZ advocacy manager Ann-Marie Johnson speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to ban surcharges.
Card surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
How do we fix NZ's "broken" energy sector?
As part of the Herald’s Power to the People campaign, The Front Page speaks to the manager of Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch, Paul Fuge.
Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP
Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?
Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN
Third Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivors
Mama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe Allison
PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges
He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell
Government to ban surcharges on card payments
The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald
Government marks year of tax cuts
PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald
Weather Update: NZ braces for wild weather
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 28th - Aug 2nd. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025
Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon booed at ANZ netball Premiership final
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon presented the trophy to the Mainland Tactix.
Demolishing inside Smith & Caughey's
Demolition of walls and fittings inside the Auckland store. Video / Instagram / Ripout NZ
Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be
Westland Mayor Helen Lash talks about Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be.
Road cones and calls for politicians to give up their private health insurance
Dileepa Fonseka BusinessDesk Senior Journalist and Sarah Sparks Sparks Consulting Founder on Herald NOW's panel.
Job ads fall for a second month, but it's not all bad news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr about the national fall in job ads, while postings for jobs in Gisborne and Marlborough are up.
Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating
Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating
Liam Lawson's finish in Belgium Grand Prix and the Netball Grand Final
Herald Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Chris Reive on the Sport Panel with Ryan Bridge.
Are NZ businesses feeling more confident?
Are NZ businesses feeling more confident? Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr.
Watch: Passengers escape after Amercian Airlines plane catches fire
Passengers fled an Amercian Airlines plane after it caught fire at Denver International Airport
Government opens the doors to more overseas building products
Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to allow more overseas building products into the country.
How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy?
How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy? and Genesis energy could cut Huntly capacity, 2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Fantasy books, job applications and NZ prisons | NZ Herald News Update: July 28, 2025
Surge for fantasy books, applications per job ad fall 2% and segregation rising in NZ prisons.
Watch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Alarming': Christchurch hospital departments working below full staffing levels
South Island Newstalk ZB News Director Claire Sherwood on hospital staffing shortages and a suspicious Canterbury fire.
More severe weather on the way for New Zealand
With a weather system bound for New Zealand, Heather Keats reveals how bad it could get.
First Look: Air NZ's new International Airport Koru Lounge
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran announces the new lounge plans on Herald NOW.
Number of inmates choosing segregation when incarcerated is soaring
Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis talks about the increase in prisoners choosing segregation, away from other offenders and what is driving it.