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NZ Herald Morning News Update | No Parliament for Chlöe Swarbrick and school teachers to strike
Secondary school teachers to strike, no Parliament seat for Chlöe Swarbrick, and nurse strikes delay thousands of appointments.
Secondary school teachers set to strike
Rangitoto College teacher and PPTA rep Paul Stevens on why the government’s offer doesn’t cut it. Video / Herald NOW
Government unimpressed by secondary teachers’ strike
Public Service Minister Judith Collins on why the PPTA should accept the offer on the table. Video / Herald NOW
Police swarm Christchurch suburb responding to ‘serious incident’
Emergency services have swarmed a Christchurch suburb overnight, responding to what police are calling a 'serious incident'. Video / George Heard
Herald NOW Weather: August 14, 2025
Herald NOW Weather: August 14, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Tangihanga: Hastings woman’s solo show born from 1500 funerals
Kristyl Neho brings 30 characters to the stage in Tangihanga, a Māori story inspired by her upbringing inside the world of funerals. Video / Wahanui Productions
'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on Facebook
Former Facebook drug buyer speaks to the Herald's Michael Morrah.
Go with the flow: Aimee Didierjean - bleed proud
Aimee Didierjean on the stigma in gymnastics, competing in tight uniforms while navigating pads and tampons, and how intense training led to her period arriving late.
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids’ aquabot skills take them all the way to the USA
Reporter Indi is splashing around with Team Dot Bot, a group of Christchurch tamariki who have just returned from a worldwide aquabot competition in Washington DC.
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House again
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again as Parliament meets. Video / Parliament TV
"He's lost the plot" - NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu
Luxon was highly critical of the Israeli leader following the latest Gaza attack. Video / Mark Mitchell
Bev Priestman on life after spying scandal and Fifa ban
'Slept in the basement': Coach opens up on year-long Fifa ban. Video / Priyanka Rao
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Media wellbeing survey results and second Auckland police college
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Media wellbeing survey results and second Auckland police college
Kiwi singer stuns Aussie judges and the Rhythm and Alps lineup
The latest entertainment news with Jenni Mortimer Herald NOW.
Bed tax, wealthy women and the classic kiwi mince pie price hike
Herald Now panel discussion with Sarah Sparks Sparks consulting and Rawdon Christie Former Broadcaster join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
America's Cup boldest change in 174 years
David Blakey, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Commodore, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Otago University epidemiologist discusses new Covid book out
Professor Michael Baker Otago University epidemiologist joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Media wellbeing survey results
Frank Ritchie, Media Chaplaincy NZ Founder on the recent Media wellbeing survey. Video / Herald NOW
The rise of wealthy women in New Zealand
As more women build wealth, banks and advisers are focusing on how they manage their finances.
US inflation revealed at 2.7%, SkyCity CEO apologises and golden visas
Dileepa Fonseka from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Why volatility is normal
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain why volatility when investing is normal. Video / Herald NOW
Mince price up 40%, cost of Kiwi pie soars
Beef + Lamb NZ CEO Kit Arkwright on rising mince prices and what’s driving the beefed-up cost of a classic pie.
South Island news wrap: Canterbury mental health services in dire state
Canterbury’s mental health services have been slammed by a new report after two people were murdered by mental health patients. Video / Herald NOW
Should the Govt take on more debt?
Act leader David Seymour and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on the political panel.
Will a canal save the Takapuna Golf Course?
Proposal for a canal beside Takapuna Golf Course aims to be cheaper, faster, and keep all 18 holes intact. Video / Herald NOW
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown renews calls for Auckland bed tax
Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage on the need for a bed night levy and what it could help fund. Video / Herald NOW
Political Panel: Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from the House over Palestine debate comment
Act leader David Seymour and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on the political panel.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Calls for bed tax consideration and lessons from Hillmorton review
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Calls for bed tax consideration and lessons from Hillmorton review
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 13, 2025
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 13, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather: August 13, 2025
Herald NOW Weather: August 13, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Go with the flow: Liv Mackay - against the current
Sailor Liv Mackay on navigating the challenges of being the sole female on her team and how she manages her period while spending long hours at sea.
Kea Kids News: Go from garbage to gorgeous and save the planet!
Reporter Mylah-Rose is at Eye On Nature 2025, a fashion show where kids can win big bucks using recycled materials to make stunning garments that will blow your socks off.
Why NZ should take a nuanced path to Palestine recognition
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago senior politics professor Dr Leon Goldsmith is with us to unpack the complexities of this never-ending conflict.
'Death dive' NZ record broken in Majorca
Tauranga's Flynn Chisholm breaks the New Zealand record for a Døds dive, leaping from a 40m cliff in Majorca. Video / Instagram @fizzysends
Passengers wait at Waitemata Station as trains suspended
Commuters wait on a full train as infrastructure issues suspend train operations.
Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House during Palestine speech
Speaker Gerry Brownlee told her to leave the House for the rest of the week due to her remarks. Video / Parliament Video
Ministry of Health address media as scathing report released
Ministry of Health Director of Mental Health Dr John Crawshaw and Health NZ National Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service Enhancement Phil Grady address the media.