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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.
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.
Power Games
Our electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark Mitchell
Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP
Today on The Front Page, Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss the cost of living, vibes in parliament, and whether he’ll ever be able to shake Covid.
Solo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill charges
Liz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson Bluck
Small Business Q&A: The Dunedin tech-startup taking on the world's sport data
Small Business reporter Tom Raynel talks with the founder and chief executive of Axon Perform Jon Foote about the business. Video / NZ Herald
Smoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier Island
Reporter Korah-Leigh and her mates are serving up supper! From the creek, to the smoker, to the plate, Aotea tamariki show us how smoked eel is done right. Video / Kea Kids News
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July. Video / MetService
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk
Prime Minister Luxon makes an announcement with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Video / NZ Herald
Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind Synthony, at Auckland's Spark Arena on Saturday July 26. Video | RadLab
Mass starvation in Gaza, body found at Arkles Bay | NZ Herald News Update, 27 July 2025
Alarm raised over mass starvation tactics in Gaza. Body found in water at Arkles Bay. Firefighters to go on strike. Video / NZ Herald
The Warriors are flying, smashing records on and off the field but have lofty goals for the future
Warriors chief executive Cameron George on the club's remarkable growth over the last three seasons. Video / NZ Warriors
Kiwi actor Matt Whelan on his new film Workmates
Go Girls and Narcos actor Matt Whelan tells the Herald's Mitchell Hageman about his new film, a love letter to Kiwi theatre and love itself. Video / Kane Dickie
NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa
He stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark Mitchell
Winston Peters on ‘alarming developments’ from immigration
The NZ First leader gave his observations of what’s happening overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell
Warriors fall short against Gold Coast Titans
The Warriors have fallen short of their 13th NRL win, losing to bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium.
New Zealand's first solar powered major sports event
The Warriors match on Saturday against the Gold Coast Titans will be first NRL game - and major sporting event in this country - to be completely powered by the sun.
Israel relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025
Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.
Call to use drones to tackle illegal dirt biking issue
Rotorua resident Ryan Gray believes police with drones could be part of the solution to Rotorua's issue with illegal dirt bike activity. Video / Ryan Gray