Tauranga's Flynn Chisholm breaks the New Zealand record for a Døds dive, leaping from a 40m cliff in Majorca. Video / Instagram @fizzysends

Discover Japan, don’t just visit it

Commuters wait on a full train as infrastructure issues suspend train operations.

Speaker Gerry Brownlee told her to leave the House for the rest of the week due to her remarks. Video / Parliament Video

Ministry of Health Director of Mental Health Dr John Crawshaw and Health NZ National Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service Enhancement Phil Grady address the media.

Nearly 300 children from around Rotorua got the chance to train with NBA star Steven Adams today. Video / Kelly Makiha

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's economic outlook and Aotea Square bomb scare

Aotea Square was evacuated after an unidentified bag was found, sparking fears of a potential bomb threat. Video / Alyse Wright

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark Mitchell

Trip Notes Podcast host Lorna Riley discusses the world’s most important hotel and Amsterdam’s strategies to tackle the challenges of overtourism. Video / Herald NOW

Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, explains the risks and safety concerns related to Instagram’s recently introduced location feature. Video / Herald NOW

Spark has announced it has sold 75% of its data business to Pacific Equity Partners.

Emeritus Professor Ruth Bonita from Auckland University discusses how heated tobacco products could help reduce smoking rates. Video / Herald NOW

BusinessDesk’s Dileepa Fonseka and 818 PR’s Chris Henry talk gas supply issues, political polls, and the sentencing of a young drug dealer. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.

Paul Spain, CEO and founder of Gorilla Technology, discusses how simulated sports are gaining popularity and transforming the industry. Video / Herald NOW

Business with 2degrees - Donald Trump confirms gold will avoid tariffs and announces a new business deal with Nvidia. Video / Herald NOW

Wellington Senior Reporter Melissa Nightingale covers the sentencing of a young drug dealer in the capital’s court. Video / Herald NOW

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the latest poll results and addresses concerns over New Zealand’s gas supplies. Video / Herald NOW

Southern South Island Operations Manager Aaron Fleming discusses the fatal shooting of three sea lions and the impacts on the species. Video / Herald NOW

Foundation Manager Megan Drayton from TrackSAFE highlights the serious risks and consequences of crossing railway lines illegally. Video / Herald NOW

Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joins Garth Bray to discuss the current state and future of New Zealand’s economy. Video / Herald NOW

Tina Schirr talks to Garth Bray about New Zealand’s shrinking gas reserves and the stark warning it signals. Video / Herald NOW

International relations expert Robert Patman reacts to Donald Trump

International Relations expert Robert Patman discusses New Zealand’s decision to consider recognising a Palestinian state and the implications for foreign policy.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Ukraine-Russia peace process and gas rationing talks

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 12, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: August 12, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

A new study has found that 23% of kids are using AI as friends, but how do they stack up to the real thing?! Reporter Inaya finds out what NZ tamariki think of ChatGPT besties.

Trevor Knox and his family have been hit with a 73% increase in rates, now over $10,000. They cannot sell their land for housing due to a lack of wastewater connection until 2031.

Dr Peter Thompson is with us to discuss what we should do – and whether we're already fighting a losing battle against harmful online content.

Foodstuffs' chief executive Chris Quin explains the reasoning for vastly expanding capacity via the new $70m development at the Māngere site. Video / Dean Purcell

MetService National Weather August 12 - 15. Video / MetService

Inquest into the death of Jordan Ihaia Keanu Keil, 25, at Middlemore hospital. Video / Michael Craig

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considering recognition of Palestinian state. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown asked Aucklanders to submit on its annual plan for the chance to win a meal with him at Dragonboat Restaurant - which has now gone into liquidation.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Manufacturers affected by gas shortage and researchers find that a meteorite that struck a house in the US is 20 million years older than Earth.