Prime Minister Bill English announces the Government's plan to take urban planning out of the RMA during his speech in Wellington.
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Hobson's Pledge Māori ward billboards
A Rotorua kuia is devastated after discovering her image is being used by a political lobby group that’s pushing to abolish Māori wards. Video / Aukaha News
Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year
NZ Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on the employment rate. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Finance minister addresses NZ’s rising unemployment rate
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after unemployment rate hits 5.2%.
Dashcam footage captures wrong-way driver on Waikato Expressway off-ramp
A confused driver attempts to enter Waikato Expressway from an exit-ramp, forcing motorists to stop.
Savour every last drop: Viva's third annual wine awards
'Lifestyle Brands Editor, Stephanie Holmes talks Ryan Bridge through 2025's tastiest wines.
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.
Should pay off your mortgage or invest in the share market?
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss whether the time is right to pay down debts or invest that spare cash.
Govt’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts
A group of scientists is sounding the alarm amid confirmation the planned Advanced Technology Institute will be partially paid for by reductions in public research funds.
Berm garden given protected status
Berm gardener Mark van Kaathoven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the official protected planted berm status.
Israel wants full conquest of Gaza and debate over sale of alcohol
Nicole McKee and Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge to discuss Gaza, sale of alcohol and the Government ‘removing obstacles’ to fisheries.
Property values still going nowhere fast
Ryan Bridge speaks to Cotality's Kelvin Davidson about the latest property value data. Video / Herald NOW
Dark web password risk
Cybersecurity firm finds NZ government, healthcare and bank staff logins for sale on the dark web.
Foreshore and seabed bill to pass and cyber security concerns | NZ Herald News Update
The Government plans to pass the Marine and Coastal Area Bill despite Supreme Court ruling and growing concerns over New Zealand's cyber security. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 6, 2025
Tall Blacks beat Iraq in their opening game of the Asia Cup and Chanel Harris-Tavita has been named to return to the Warriors following his calf injury. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather: August 6, 2025
Herald NOW weather for Wednesday, August 6th 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Could the UK's online age checks make their way to NZ?
Today on The Front Page, Technology Users Association of New Zealand CEO Craig Young is with us to discuss how to balance safety with privacy online.
Kea Kids News: What do kids think about open plan classrooms?
The government is shutting the door on open plan classrooms, but is that a good thing? Reporter Inaya gets the good, the bad, and the noisy from NZ students themselves.
Push on foreshore and seabed legislation and Aus buying warships | NZ Herald News Update
Chris Luxon's backing the Treaty Negotiations Minister pushing ahead on foreshore and seabed legislation and Australia buying 11 Japanese warships. Video / NZ Herald
Why NZ businesses lag on solar
Aussie firms are beating Kiwis in solar use – but that can change.
Shotover Jet Documentary Trailer: Sixty Years of Thrills
A new documentary tracing Shotover Jet's journey from humble beginnings will screen in October during Air New Zealand flights.
NZ Herald Live: Education Minister Erica Stanford speaks to media
Education Minister Erica Stanford speaks to the media.
Watch: Bumpy landing for plane during Storm Floris
'Danger to life' warning for storm battering UK with high winds.
Taxpayers save Celebrity Treasure Island and Traitors and Kiwis win Logies
Jenni Mortimer talks the importance of local reality TV, NZ's Logies success and George Clarke's latest show.
Everything you need to know about dengue fever
World Mosquito Programme's Greg Devine talks to Ryan Bridge as cases of dengue fever rise in the Pacific.
Big Tech paying mega salaries for top AI researchers
Tech journalist Peter Griffin tells Ryan Bridge that companies like Meta are paying upwards of US$250m for industry leaders in AI tech.
Hospital beds being used because aged-care beds not available in community
Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin talks to Herald NOW about hospital beds being used as care beds.
Ballooning highway costs and breaking up the gentailers
Business with 2degrees - BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the ballooning cost of a state highway and the impact of breaking up the gentailers.
Chris Hipkins on NCEA changes and Labour's tax plans
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about NCEA changes and his party's tax plans.
'Very concerning' - Trump's tariffs a blow to the NZ Wine industry
NZ Winegrowers Advocacy General Manager Sarah Wilson on Trump's tariffs and what they will mean for NZ Wine exports.
NZ's big four power companies team up to stockpile coal
NZ's gentailers are joining forces to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, in a bid to keep the lights on and manage power usage.
Watch: Dramatic whale rescue in Tonga caught on camera
Miesa Grobbelaar speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about helping to rescue a juvenile female whale after it became entangled in a marine chain.
Will the NCEA replacement work for everyone? Erica Stanford responds to concerns
Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.
NCEA to be scrapped and New Zealand out of its depth with tariffs | NZ Herald News Update
NCEA to be scrapped, new 10-year deal for Huntly Power Station and New Zealand out of its depth with tariffs.
A life well lived: Celebrating Neil and Zoe Olsen of Peria
Cherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa Tswanya
Watch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.
A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ Herald
Pocket puppies! We love rats, and now you will too
Did you know rats make great pets? Reporter Nikolaius is at A Rat’s Tail Rattery, a rescue in Auckland where rats are living the dream while waiting for their forever homes.
Coroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to fatal crash
Coroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to the fatal crash, where Canadian tourist Helen Poon was killed.
Is Auckland dying? Vacant lots on the rise in NZ's largest city
NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.