With the new vape laws coming into effect today, Ryan Bridge speaks to Hāpai Te Hauora, Public Māori Health group CEO, Jacqui Harema. Video / Herald NOW

David Seymour on penalties for re-offenders, school attendance and what he thought about Jacinda Ardern's new book. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 17 2025

Customers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell

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A horrified mother of a 4-year-old boy who nearly died after accidentally strangling himself on a blind cord has warned other parents of the dangers. Video / Herald NOW

As conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into constant exchange of fire, we seek an Iranian perspective on the conflict. Video / Herald NOW

Labour's Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni talks to Herald NOW about changes to sick leave, school attendance and US travel ban for some Pacific countries.

With the new vape laws coming into effect today, Ryan Bridge speaks to Hāpai Te Hauora, Public Māori Health group CEO, Jacqui Harema. Video / Herald NOW

David Seymour on penalties for re-offenders, school attendance and what he thought about Jacinda Ardern's new book. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 17 2025