Allevia's $190m Epsom hospital upgrade boosts operating theatres

Shayne Currie on his Great New Zealand Road Trip

NZ Herald Editor-at-Large talks to Ryan Bridge about the characters he's met on his Great New Zealand Road Trip.

One in three kiwis impacted by Cancer - how to support Daffodil Day

Cancer Society Ambassador Marianne Delany on the impact of a cancer diagnosis. Video / Herald NOW

The impact of zoning up, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%

Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka on the Herald NOW panel talking inner city character zones, Air NZ to increase domestic prices by 5%.

Health impacts on pre-term babies

Emeritus Professor Brian Darlow on findings of long-term health impacts for premature babies.

'Effectively I won't have an immune system' - Ryan's Brother Sean Bridge on immune deficiency

Immune deficiency advocate Sean Bridge talks to his brother Ryan Bridge about the extreme challenge raising funds and awareness.

Reviving New Zealand's wool industry

Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what to expect.

A glimmer of hope for retail in outlook & Hallenstein Glasson sales lift, plus Pāmu's 'bold' target

''Pretty big beat' on sales by Hallenstein Glasson, Pāmu sets 'bold' $100m profit target for 2030.

New suspected sighting of missing Marokopa father Tom Phillips in Waikato burglary

Police investigating a retail burglary in rural Waikato have released CCTV footage of who they believe to be Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children. Video / NZ Police

How much profit does Air NZ make on each ticket?

Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks to Ryan Bridge about the airline's results and how much profit the company makes for every seat sold. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 29, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 29, 2025.

Herald NOW Weather: August 29, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 29, 2025.

Christian foodbank meal service

The Hamilton Christian foodbank has launched a new home-cooked meal service for elderly locals, offering nutritious, low-sodium dishes like beef chow mein, lasagne, and soups.

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads. Video / NZ Herald

20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How NZ can learn from disaster response

The Front Page talks to experts both in the US and NZ to see what we've learned from Hurricane Katrina after two decades.

Auckland hall packed by public at meeting to air urban development concerns

The meeting was organised by the Character Coalition, comprising about 60 heritage and community groups.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 Day 4

NZFW Day four was a show of athleticism and saw Karen Walker's return to the runway. Video / Alyse Wright, Dean Purcell

Hobby horse athlete Ada Filppa features in Karen Walker runway show

Finnish hobby horse athlete Ada Filppa features in Karen Walker's New Zealand Fashion Week show return. Video / Alyse Wright

MetService Severe Weather: August 29th

MetService Severe Weather: August 29th. Video / MetService

Ex-All Black and Auckland FC co-owner Ali Williams shows off new kit at Fashion Week event

Ex All Black and club co-owner Ali Williams walked the catwalk at the launch of the new Auckland FC kit. Video / NZ Herald

Stuff journalists strike, calling pay offers 'insulting'.

Stuff journalists are striking, accusing the company of "hypocrisy" over "insulting" pay offers. Video / Dean Purcell

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reveals raft of alcohol law changes

The Government is proposing several changes to the laws governing the sale and supply of alcohol, including making it easier to allow bars to open during major sporting events.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Need for supermarket duopoly break up

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ Post resumes US parcel service for businesses, need for supermarket duopoly break up.

Foodstuffs: Food for Thought

Digital tool helps kids make better food choices

‘Mister Organ’ documentary subject Michael Organ running for council

Whanganui District Council uploaded a video of Michael Organ - of documentary 'Mister Organ' fame - talking about his council campaign on its YouTube channel.

CCTV captures moment fatal fire discovered

CCTV footage has been shown to a jury showing the moment the fatal fire in Loafers Lodge was discovered.

Earnings season: Air NZ earnings hit by engine trouble; Summerset sales up in first half

Business with 2degrees: Markets react to Nvidia half-year, result from Air New Zealand and Summerset 1H2025.

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four years

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four years. Video / Rotorua Daily Post

Cancer Society Daffodil Day: Coast breakfast charity netball game

Coast breakfast host Toni Street joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to discuss how you can get behind Daffodil Day.

'The market is broken' - 2degrees CEO on challenges in the energy sector

Business with 2degrees: CEO Mark Callander on the parallels with Telco and challenges in the electricity market. Video / Herald NOW

'Do they have to dope to succeed?' - problems with the enhanced games

Sports Integrity Commission's Paul O'Neil on the problems with the Enhanced Games, where athletes are encouraged to take performance-enhancing drugs.

Shane van Gisbergen's move to Nascar and F1 starting again after the summer break

Herald Deputy Sports Editor Cameron McMillan and Sports Journalist Chris Reive on Nascar and how will Lawson perform as F1 restarts.

'I've gone from hating racing to loving it again' - Nascar driver Shane van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen talks to D'Arcy Waldergrave about his move to Nascar. Video / Herald NOW

Atmosphere tense in trial of high profile sportsman in Dunedin

Dunedin reporter Ben Tomsett on the trial of a high profile sportsman accused of causing 13 rib fractures to an infant.

How many years of NZ's GDP would it take to buy the world's biggest company?

Business with 2degrees: Nvidia half-year earnings ahead, NZ capital markets reforms AWOL, and Port of Auckland's record profit. Video / Herald NOW

'We do need to look at the options for structural reform' - Finance Minister Nicola Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge on efforts to reform the grocery sector.

What are your rights as a consumer when a business goes under and how do you protect yourself?

PWC Partner John Fisk explains consumer rights when a company goes into liquidation or receivership. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plans for new players to enter supermarket sector

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plans for new players to enter supermarket sector & gunman kills 2 children in Minneapolis church, 17 people injured.

Will supermarket reforms impact on grocery prices?

Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin on Herald NOW on the latest moves to reform the grocery industry. Video / Herald NOW

Gunman kills two children, injures 17 in Minneapolis church shooting

A gunman has opened fire on school children attending church service in Minneapolis, killing two and injuring 17. Video / Herald NOW