The U.S Federal Reserve was forced to walk a fine line this week as it hiked rates amid banking turmoil, and New Zealand retailer Briscoes Group made a record profit, its managing director Rod Duke reveals his strategy to success. Video /NZ Herald
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Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 16 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 16 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.

"Extremely dissapointed": Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
Manawatū iwi leader criticised secrecy over radioactive waste facility near Palmerston North, citing lack of consultation and safety concerns. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Massive protests sweep US as Trump revels in military parade on 79th birthday
The parade officially marking the 250th birthday of the US Army happened after "No Kings" demonstrators thronged the streets in cities throughout the US. Video / AFP

'Political' assassination in Minnesota, Israel escalates against Iran | NZ Herald News Update
Minnesota congresswoman killed in 'political' assassination. Israel promises further escalation against Iran. Protecting older Kiwis against elder abuse. Video / NZ Herald

Chiefs defeat Brumbies 37-17
Chiefs book place in third final in a row with win in Hamilton. Video / Sky Sport

'Tornado' spotted in East Auckland as weather warnings issued
a 'tornado' has been spotted in East Auckland this afternoon as warnings are issued. Video / Supplied

Building reportedly hit by missile in Tel Aviv, Israel
Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike on Saturday. Video / AFP

New doco on grassroots women's rugby celebrates the sisterhood of the scrum
Taranaki filmmaker Lisa Burd's No Tears on the Field is a boots-and-all love letter to the provinces and the women saving rugby. Video / Supplied

Porirua farewells beloved rugby player Adam Vardey
Adam Vardey, formerly a trainer at Arena Fitness, died this week of brain cancer. Video / Arena Fitness

Candlelight Vigil held in Auckland for those affected by the Air India crash
A couple who lived in Auckland for five years have been named as victims of the India plane crash that killed more than 240 people. Video / NZ Herald

Lyttleton house engulfed in fire
Police are in attendance of a house fire on Brittan Terrace in Lyttleton. Video / Supplied

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran
PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital

Inside the mind of Sonny Bill Williams ahead of his biggest bout yet.
Sonny-Bill Williams and Joseph Parker speak in Auckland ahead of the Mānuka Phuel SBW-Paul Gallan bout. Video \ Jason Dorday

Man arrested after violent home invasion in East Tamaki, Auckland NZ
Police are investigating a violent incident on Lissleton Drive, East Tamaki, that left two people seriously injured. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media before his first trip to China.

NZ Herald reporter Tom Raynel reports live from the annual Fieldays show at Mystery Creek
NZ Herald reporter Tom Raynel gives us his take on Fieldays after his first visit to the iconic agricultural show

Coroner to deliver findings into death of Gore toddler Lachie Jones
NZ Herald reporter Ben Tomsett is live outside Invercargill courthouse in preparation for the Gore toddler Lachie Jones inquest findings delivery

Katie Oliver joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the day's news
More on the day's news stories with NZ Herald reporter Katie Oliver

The 'feels' at Fieldays and how banks are dealing with Kiwisaver hardship
Herald NOW talks business with 2degrees: Fieldays, pine forests and how banks are dealing with Kiwisaver hardship

The Front Page asks is democracy under assault?
The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels takes about today's episode which asks democracy under assault with Trump's immigration crackdown and the anti-ICE protests.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics
Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards

Sonny Bill Williams is at the Herald NOW desk ahead of his big fight with Paul Gallen
Ryan Bridge speaks to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of his boxing bout with Paul Gallen

Is Zealandia eco-sanctuary under threat?
Herald NOW speaks to Zealandia's Jo Ledington after the bodies of four weasels found inside the Wellington eco-sanctuary.

John Afoa: Super Rugby legend gives his take on this weekend's Blues Vs Crusaders
John Afoa joins Ryan Bridge to give us an insight into what to expect for this weekend's Blue's Vs Crusader's game.

Family seeks answers after mum of six dies following tonsilitis misdiagnosis
Sister of a woman who died in a hospital emergency department speaks to Ryan Bridge about how the family's been let down by the health system.

Former National leader Simon Bridges quizzed on facial hair on Herald NOW panel
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and GP and filmmaker Dr Sapna Samant join Ryan Bridge to talk about the day's news.

Rising Iran tensions: US Embassy partially evacuating in Iraq
Ryan Bridge speaks to International affairs expert regarding the evacuation of US troops in Iraq.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 13 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 13 2025

Air India crash: Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks aviation safety after plane with 242 people on board
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW after Air India crash

Markets with Madison: Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab
I’m in Texas to visit Amazon Web Service’s computer chip design lab to see how it’s preparing for an AI compute boom and competing with Nvidia.

Air India flight crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Officials say the Boeing 787 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew on board when the accident occurred.

Ute rockets onto Ngauranga Gorge during rush hour, clipping car
The ute careens out of the off-ramp onto Ngauranga Gorge, clipping a car travelling on SH1. Video / Luke Drabble

Long queues after ute crash on SH1 Ngauranga Gorge during evening rush
Footage captures lengthy queues for those heading home from Wellington CBD tonight after a crash on Ngauranga Gorge. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House
Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good honest pessimism: the life and work of Bruce Mahalski. Video / Frank Film

MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June
MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June. Video / MetService