Barry Soper unfiltered on Ardern, Key and the media

Police officer overtaking on blind spot caught on dashcam in Taupō

Police officer overtaking on blind spot caught on dashcam in Taupō. Video / Supplied

Tour De Hoods gathering in Onehunga

Tour De Hoods, the weekly pushbike ride involving Predominantly kids has sparked controversy with police issuing infringement notices for unsafe riding. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters speaks at NZ First public meeting

Winston Peters delivers a speech at an NZ First public meeting. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Luxon speaks at National Party Regional Conference

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party Regional Conference. Video / NZ Herald

Fellow paddlers pay tribute to kayaker Simon McLarin

Fellow paddlers pay tribute in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, where kayaker Simon McLarin died yesterday after he suffered an apparent heart attack. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday 17 May, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Sunday 17 May, 2026 Calls for Labour UK leadership contest. New school qualifications 'aspirational'. Ebola kills 80 in Congo. Video / NZ Herald

Ructions in Dairyland: Milk giants switch bosses

Herald NOW Business presents the first on-camera interview with new Fonterra CEO Richard Allen, analysis from Mike McIntyre, and probes the ructions at Synlait.

Billy Stairmand on the World Surf League event in Raglan

Two-time Olympian Billy Stairmand speaks to the Herald prior to competing in the World Surf League event at Manu Bay.

Watch Peter Andre in The Sunshine Murders

Singer Peter Andre co-stars in The Sunshine Murders, a Prime Video series from award-winning New Zealand film-maker Emily Corcoran. Video / Supplied

Air New Zealand culinary ambassador Josh Emett on his favourite foodie destination

The chef speaks to Viva about where he loves to travel, where to next and his favourite seat on the plane. Video / Michael Craig

Brooke van Velden announces her pregnancy

She says she is really thrilled to be starting the journey into motherhood. Video / Mark Mitchell

Josh Emett named as culinary ambassador for Air New Zealand

The chef will design menus for Business Premier and Premium Economy. Video / Michael Craig

Barry Soper unfiltered on Ardern, Key and the media

Veteran broadcaster Barry Soper joins Paula Bennett on her Ask Me Anything podcast for a wide ranging discussion about his time covering parliament politics.

Blues and Hurricanes clash at Eden Park

Blues v Hurricanes: highlights from the Super Rugby Pacific clash at Eden Park. Video / Sky Sport

Tour De Hoods: ‘It’s sad to see that we are viewed as a gang by the public’

What’s behind the “Tour De Hoods” event, which has drawn public scrutiny?

Why older classic cars are getting harder to sell

Jesmond Micallef, of Waimak Classic Cars, says NZ is at risk of losing its automotive heritage because younger generations no longer want to own vintage or pre-war cars.

Chris Luxon and Erica Stanford address media as new school qualifications unveiled

Christopher Luxon delivers a speech at the National Party Northern Regional Conference, hosted at the Orewa College Arts and Events Centre. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency services and Westpac Rescue Helicopter respond to a medical event at Hobsonville Marina

Emergency services and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter seen at Hobsonville Marina responding to a medical event. Video / NZ Herald

New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday May 16, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday May 16, 2026. More than 40 rallies are expected to be held today across the country to protest the nation's action on fuel tax.

Ponsonby bar Jolene apologises over Temu country bar dig

A country-themed Auckland bar has apologised for having a dig at a rival venue, blaming the comments on mounting pressures faced by the hospitality sector. Video / Jolene

The real story of AI isn't innovation. It's power.

Author and journalist Karen Hao speaks to The Front Page about her book Empire of AI and the real cost of the AI arms race.

Luxury Ferrari crashes near Newmarket dealership

A luxury Ferrari crashed near a Newmarket dealership this afternoon. Video / Supplied

Afternoon Headlines | Friday, May 15, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | One child dies in house fire, and Taiwan remains top issue in US-China negotiations | Friday, May 15, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images

Mount Maunganui woman’s cat fatally injured with gunshot

Ragdoll cat Clyde, 3, was shot with a gun near his Mount Maunganui north home. Video / Rosalie Crawford

Madonna, BTS, Shakira to headline the first World Cup final halftime show

For the first time, the football World Cup final in July will feature a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show. Video / Video Elephant

Delta Goodrem - Eclipse | Australia | Official Music Video

Australian singer Delta Goodrem after performing her song Eclipse in the second Eurovision Song Contest semifinal. Video / Eurovision Song Contest

Matthew Perry drug dealer gets two year prison sentence

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for connecting Matthew Perry to ketamine dealer Jasveen Sangha, and delivering a fatal dose of the drug to Perry’s assistant.

The three key parenting styles: Which one are you, and what's wrong with it? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Parenting specialist Nathan Wallis reveals which parenting style is best for your kids. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fatal Christchurch house fire

A child is dead and six people are injured after a house fire in Mairehau, Christchurch, last night. Video / NZ Herald

Would you be a spy? NZSIS is hiring | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former SIS intelligence officer Dr Kit Bennetts explains life as a spy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'We stuffed up': Newspaper apologises after publishing fabricated AI quotes | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Media Insider's Shayne Currie speaks about RNZ's financial performance, and Westport News' front-page apology for publishing fabricated AI quotes. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Synlait churns leaders, Air NZ burns cash, and US markets love Cerebras - so far | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Synlait board seeks a seventh CEO in 5 years and an independent director. Will Air NZ need a cap raise? Cerebras soars almost 70% on Nasdaq listing. / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports talk: The one controversial All Whites pick | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald football reporter Michael Burgess and sports editor Winston Aldworth debate the worth of having veteran Tommy Smith in the World Cup squad. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService's Heather Keats reveals how the weather is looking where you are, Friday, May 15. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'You're playing the race card': National and Labour duke it out over immigration | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson talk all things politics. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Air New Zealand's boss talks $400m loss, redundancies and fuel prices | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nikhil Ravishankar reveals what's next for the airline following grim financial results. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Institute of Financial Professionals gala awards - Garth Bray 2degrees Wrap | Herald NOW Business

"The bottom line is still profit and loss, but to get from good to great to excellent, leaders need to be thinking about a lot more than just the P&L." Video | Herald NOW Business

China's leader hails US relations, warns Trump on Taiwan | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ China Council executive director explains what's to come after the high stakes meeting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Kiwi card game challenger eyes $100m with Flesh and Blood | Herald NOW Business

Herald Now Business host Garth Bray discusses Legend Story Studios' plans to build a global card game powerhouse. Video | Herald NOW Business