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The man running 617km for Mental Health and the Rolling Meadows lineup announced

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on running for mental health and the Rolling Meadows lineup announcement. Video / Herald NOW

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Aaron Ibbotson

Garth Bray takes a look at the the markets with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

Shane Jones on $30m loans for small regional airlines

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones on Herald NOW talking about $30m in loans being given to small regional airlines. Video / Herald NOW

Fire devastates West Auckland Rose Nursery

Van Lier Nurseries Owner Harry Van Lier on the devastating fire that destroyed large parts of West Auckland rose nursery. Video / Herald NOW

PM Christopher Luxon on foreign buyers, crime and fast track legislation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Herald NOW talking foreign buyers' announcement coming this week, efforts to reduce crime and fast-track legislation. Video / Herald NOW

DoC launches new campaign in an effort to raise funds

Department of Conservation Deputy Director General Sia Aston talks to Garth Bray about the campaign to increase awareness and raise funds. Video / Herald NOW

Black Ferns win and Liam Lawson's tough time on the track

The Herald NOW sports panel on Black Ferns at the Women's Rugby World Cup and Liam Lawson's disappointment on the track.

AI experts sign open letter to government calling for urgent regulations

20 AI experts have signed an open letter to the government calling for better AI regulations. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | Black Ferns beat Japan and Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix

NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | The Black Ferns beat Japan at Exeter and McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch Grand Prix.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sex crimes on the rise and living cost concerns for students

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Survey shows increase in sexual assaults over the past two years and concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over study.

Can we build homes faster, better & cheaper?

BusinessDesk digs into our poor construction productivity and how some say we can improve massively.

Don’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best part

Reporter Harper is at Papatūānuku Marae with the Kai Ika Project, where perfectly good fish heads and frames are saved from being dumped and given out for free to the community.

Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.

Wild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delays

Heavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / Supplied

Warning signs at site of Muriwai Beach sand dunes death

A new set of warning signs have been spotted at the site of the Muriwai Beach sand dunes death. Video / Sarah Bristow

Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach

Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach. Video / Sarah Bristow

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for gales

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths sparks concern. Massive overnight flower nursery fire. Auckland braces for strong gales. Video / NZ Herald

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road trip

Shayne Currie wraps up his two-week Great NZ Road Trip - and talks about the many inspirational Kiwis he met along the way.

Humpback whale encounter in Northland

Some Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter Whangārei

Justin Tafa to return at UFC Perth

UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa speaks to the Herald ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC Perth in September. Video / UFC / NZHerald

'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query

'Barking up the wrong tree' Parramatta coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitch Moses react to NZ Herald question about the controversial no-try call at the end of their win.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th. Video / MetService

Cracking down on retail crime

Where once shoplifting largely went unreported and uninvestigated, in Tauranga a specialist retail crime unit has been cracking down on it since August 2023.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.

‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose King

The straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Dallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in Whananaki

The Gurneys moved from Auckland to Whananaki, transforming their lives and the local store. Video / Shayne Currie

Travis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift

Two days after news broke he is getting hitched to his singer girlfriend, Travis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 Day 5

NZFW Day 5 featured greyhounds styled by 12 local designers, followed by a clothes swap asking, “What if small things done together were enough?”

SH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programme

A $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractions

The "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha News

'Grave concerns': Police release CCTV footage of woman last seen at Auckland hotel

Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City on 21 August around 5.06am, leaving all her belongings at the hotel.

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation & Transmission Gully rushed.

NZFW brings retired greyhounds to the catwalk

Greyhounds stroll the runway in bespoke outfits styled by 12 of Aotearoa’s top designers at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse Wright

Hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Surrender plan 'open' to Australian gunman Dezi Freeman as manhunt continues after officers killed. Video / AFP

Markets with Madison: Inside Australia’s Strategic Data Centre

Macquarie Technology Group stores 42% of the Australian Federal Government’s information in its data centres.

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

Trailer: The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman's best-selling book series comes to Netflix.

NZ Herald Live: Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom Phillips

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon visits Cancer Society