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Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

Watch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?
Her memoir, 'A Different Kind of Power', was released this week.

Herald NOW: Call for pets to be protected under family violence orders
A call for protection for pets under family violence orders. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest polls
Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: International tourists spending more but still below pre-covid levels
Tourism spending rebounds but still below pre-covid levels. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 4 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Historic boat on fire in Paihia
Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze on a historic ship The Tui by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia. Video / Derek Gerritsen

'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut
'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'

On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs
Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.

Editorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefully
OPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.

Dogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood
An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.

Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless
Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo

Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu
Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.

Letters: Analysis of health budget uncovers real facts
OPINION: Goldsmith on mission to make facts, not opinion, predominant in public media.

Kea Kids News: Full immersion excursion for Te Kura Kārearea
Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

Government open to further changes to crack down on AI deepfake porn
The Govt's agenda is quite full but Ministers are open to talks on closing the loophole.

Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere
Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.

‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splash
Wellington start-up says it will be able to spot when you're burned out.

Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.

Morning quiz: Dame Valerie Adams was born in which New Zealand city?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Young man scales Auckland high-rise
A video showing a young man scaling the side of an Auckland high-rise building has surfaced on TikTok.

'Potentially catastrophic': Youth videoed scaling 220m Auckland high-rise crane
Such stunts can be tragic for the individual and their family, a construction boss warns.

Jim Grenon, Steven Joyce speak at NZME shareholders meeting
Incoming director Jim Grenon tells shareholders he is looking forward to "rolling up his sleeves"

'Money hungry': Patient upset at $300 fee for Auckland menopause consultation
Her doctor suggested up to four appointments were needed for hormone replacement therapy.

'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy
Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.

'Like a brother to me': Friend of Kiwi killed in Ukraine pays tribute to mate
Kearns died at the start of April.

Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.