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Fore The Record with Blair Tuke
Blair Tuke joins the Herald at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club to reflect on a busy year. Video / Michael Craig
Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef
More than 9000 known species call the Great Barrier Reef home. Video / GBRMPA
Discussing the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith break down the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin this weekend.
Dramatic car fire in Dunedin
Two people had a lucky escape after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin and caught fire this afternoon.
Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa
The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement.
Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills
The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell
Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association
Dr Natalie Lloyd talks to Ryan Bridge about the NZ Veterinary Association joining calls for feral cats to be added to Predator 2025 list.
Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods
The British TV star is dealing with flood damage to his Ngātīmoti property.
Paula Bennett and Dileepa Fonseka on Herald NOW's panel talk feral cats and business confidence
Ask Me Anything Podcast Host Paula Bennett and BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka talk to Ryan Bridge about culling feral cats and business confidence on the rise.
Tesla's new robotaxi service hits speedbumps on launch
Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain talks tech with Ryan Bridge thanks to Noel Leeming
Not just family violence: New report highlights NZ femicide crisis
A report reveals systemic, preventable violence against women and girls, urging recognition of femicide as a crisis
Watch: First look inside the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland
'It is so beautiful' - NZ Herald Property Editor talks to Herald NOW about the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland
Mega merger being considered for three Government departments
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray talks to Ryan Bridge about a mega merger being considered for multiple ministries.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 1 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 1 2025.
Testing the waters: New study finds rise in Orca inviting humans to share their lunch
A new study investigated unusual occurrences of Orca attempting to share prey with people, Ryan Bridge chats to the lead author of the research, Jared Towers
Family forced to watch as flooding Motueka River swept away everything they own
Blue Malosso tells Ryan Bridge her family has lost everything they own after the Motueka River burst its banks last week.
Business confidence up for the first time in three months after tariff turmoil
Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich joins Ryan Bridge to talk about business confidence rising for the first time in three months after turmoil caused by Trump's tariffs.
Justice Minister announces new offences for 'coward's punches'
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Herald now to discuss the Government's new announcement and sentence structure for a one-punch attack, also known as a 'coward's punch'.
Taranaki kid’s love of animals helps her through cancer treatment
Reporter Aniella interviews Annabelle, an amazing kid recovering from a brain tumour with the help of her therapy pets.
One of Samoa's oldest and most well-respected companies is now making its mark in NZ
Eveni Pacific opened its first Auckland store in November. It is now looking at more stores around Aotearoa.
Watch: Girls speak about being targeted by online predator posing as a child
The sisters and their mother spoke to Michael Morrah to raise awareness about the dangers of social media. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott
Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’ and Wellington CBD street closed | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’, burst water pipe closes street, and jury deliberates on mushroom poisoning case.
Young family watches in horror as floodwaters sweep home
Rising floodwaters near Motueka swept away the family's tiny home and stole everything they had within a matter of seconds, including their children’s teddies.
Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD street
Videos show fire crews carrying a person through the water and scooter rider driving through flooded street.
Taranaki teen handed 36-game rugby match ban after shoulder charging referee
A 17-year-old player from Southern shoulder charged the referee. Video / Taranaki Rugby
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / Metservice
First look inside City Rail Link's Te Waihorotiu Station
Patrick Brockie, City Rail Link chief executive, explains features of new station. Video / Michael Craig
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Minister announces new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies
Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says he wants transparency from the new agencies. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Erin Patterson murder trial: Jury deliberations set to begin Monday
Erin Patterson has been on trial for the murder of her parents-in-law Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson after serving them food containing death caps.
Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
Ashburton's 'dancing queen' turns 102
Eileen Greenwood celebrated her 102nd birthday at Radius Millstream in Ashburton. She said the key to her long and happy life was to 'just keep busy'. Video / George Heard
NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
Paul Goldsmith makes a law and order announcement
Westmere electric vehicle fire
Battery packs in the back of a ute went up in flames in Westmere overnight, damaging another vehicle and the outside of a home. Video/ Herald NOW
Kaylee Bell on music and motherhood
Kiwi country music queen Kaylee Bell chats to Mitchell Hageman at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025. Video / Carson Bluck
Fruit and veg chat: Best buys this season
Ryan Bridge talks to fruit and vege expert Glenn Forsyth about the best buys this season.