Dramatic footage shows a car almost colliding with two trucks while overtaking on the North Island's Desert Rd. Video / Supplied
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Herald NOW: Personal finance with Forsyth Barr, Wednesday, July 2
Forsyth Barr Personal Finance Mark Richardson Investment Adviser chats with Herald Now's Ryan Bridge.
Homicide investigation launched after body found at Freemans Bay property in Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found at a property on Renall St around 10pm in the Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay last night. Video / Carson Bluck
The price of butter, The Warehouse and women-led start-ups
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Chris Hipkins on law and order and new sentences for 'coward punches'
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passes in US Senate
Ethics and Public Policy Center's Henry Olsen on US President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passing in the US Senate and Elon Musk's funding threats.
Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel
Chlöe Swarbrick Green Party Co-Leader and ACT leader David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel.
Auckland Surf Park wins fast-tracking for extensions
Mark Francis, a director of AW Holdings which is in the joint venture for the park, announced success today. Video / Cameron Pitney
Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park
The multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW Holdings
Flood hit regions prepare for more severe weather
Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge as the region prepares for forecast severe weather which will hit already flood hit areas.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua
Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.
Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills
Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.
Napier nursing student faces cancer for fifth time
Meg Higgs seeks new cancer treatment in Mexico after fifth relapse.
Fore The Record with Blair Tuke
Blair Tuke joins the Herald at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club to reflect on a busy year. Video / Michael Craig
Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef
More than 9000 known species call the Great Barrier Reef home. Video / GBRMPA
Discussing the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith break down the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin this weekend.
Dramatic car fire in Dunedin
Two people had a lucky escape after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin and caught fire this afternoon.
Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa
The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement.
Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills
The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell
Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association
Dr Natalie Lloyd talks to Ryan Bridge about the NZ Veterinary Association joining calls for feral cats to be added to Predator 2025 list.
Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods
The British TV star is dealing with flood damage to his Ngātīmoti property.
Watch Live: Nicola Willis live on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings
Host Nick Mills discusses supermarkets and the state of the economy with the Finance Minister
What you can do to reduce the impact of flood events
Gabriel Muller from Material Impact talks to Ryan Bridge about what communities can do to reduce the impact of flood events.
Paula Bennett and Dileepa Fonseka on Herald NOW's panel talk feral cats and business confidence
Ask Me Anything Podcast Host Paula Bennett and BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka talk to Ryan Bridge about culling feral cats and business confidence on the rise.
Tesla's new robotaxi service hits speedbumps on launch
Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain talks tech with Ryan Bridge thanks to Noel Leeming
Not just family violence: New report highlights NZ femicide crisis
A report reveals systemic, preventable violence against women and girls, urging recognition of femicide as a crisis
Watch: First look inside the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland
'It is so beautiful' - NZ Herald Property Editor talks to Herald NOW about the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland
Mega merger being considered for three Government departments
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray talks to Ryan Bridge about a mega merger being considered for multiple ministries.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 1 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 1 2025.
Testing the waters: New study finds rise in Orca inviting humans to share their lunch
A new study investigated unusual occurrences of Orca attempting to share prey with people, Ryan Bridge chats to the lead author of the research, Jared Towers
Family forced to watch as flooding Motueka River swept away everything they own
Blue Malosso tells Ryan Bridge her family has lost everything they own after the Motueka River burst its banks last week.
Business confidence up for the first time in three months after tariff turmoil
Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich joins Ryan Bridge to talk about business confidence rising for the first time in three months after turmoil caused by Trump's tariffs.
Justice Minister announces new offences for 'coward's punches'
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Herald now to discuss the Government's new announcement and sentence structure for a one-punch attack, also known as a 'coward's punch'.
Taranaki kid’s love of animals helps her through cancer treatment
Reporter Aniella interviews Annabelle, an amazing kid recovering from a brain tumour with the help of her therapy pets.