Cyclone Vaianu: Why category downgrade could be misleading

Cyclone Vaianu: Why category downgrade could be misleading

Meteorologist for Earth Sciences NZ, Chester Lampkin talks to Richard Martin on The Front Page about how bad things could get and how prepared we should be.

Rare site for 65 new retirement homes

New Wellington city retirement village will ease some demand.

MetService severe weather update: April 9

MetService severe weather weather update: April 9. Video / MetService

Cyclone Vaianu: Weekend of extreme weather ahead

MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats tells us what to expect as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Cameron Pitney, MetService

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Port Nelson Video / RNZ

Chippie started flipping houses, now he's building a billion dollar development | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof's Catherine Smith met the Kiwi chippie behind the Gold Coast latest beachfront luxury development. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Would you live on the moon? Daily panel debates the pros and cons | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele and Pead founder Deb Pead discuss the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Road washout near Rotorua

Road washout on Ngapouri Rd in Waiotapu, south of Rotorua.  Video / Kelly Makiha

What will a moon base actually look like? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Retired astronaut Scott Kelly explains what it's like to spend an extended time in space, like we may soon do on the moon due to the Artemis programme. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sealord CEO fronts on Fisheries Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sealord CEO Doug Paulin openly supports the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What happened to the revolution? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Iranian activist Forough Amin reveals how the community in NZ is feeling about the conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What would a category 2 cyclone do to NZ? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Earth Sciences NZ chief scientist Chris Brandolino on what Kiwis can expect from the cyclones heading our way this week. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Market rally looks past shaky ceasefire news | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business with Forsyth Barr: US market ceasefire rally, oil plunges 12%, solar farmer Lodestone Energy may offer household power. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Swarbrick: Economic shocks are the result of fossil fuel reliance | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour debate how we are handling the economic shocks of war in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Petrol watch: The cheapest fuel stations today | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your daily petrol watch with Gaspy director, Mike Newton, Thursday 09 April. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What does a ceasefire mean for your mortgage? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley on what the ceasefire means for your mortgage. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: April 9

MetService morning weather update: April 9. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 9, 2026

Morning Headlines | Israel hits Lebanon with wave of air strikes, and drug seizures at NZ's border on the rise | Thursday, April 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Sport Headlines | Thursday, April 9, 2026

Sport Headlines | Jane Watson to sit out with knee and calf injuries, club demands halt to advances in golf ball technology | Thursday, April 9, 2026

They can't even agree on which ceasefire they're signing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former colonel and defence expert Mark Cancian joins RBT live from Washington DC. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

2degrees wrap: Markets are already moving as if ceasefire can hold | Herald NOW Business

As we catch our breath and rush to get back on track, now is also the time to remember where our track was leading and what obstacles we might be able to avoid.

Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis | Herald NOW Business

Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure. Video / Herald NOW Business

Amazon ‌in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar | Herald NOW Business

NZ may be one of the early countries to get Amazon's Kuper satellite access for use in marine enforcement. Video / Herald NOW Business

How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr | Herald NOW Business

Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks. Video / Herald NOW Business

Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

Peace Studies professor Richard Jackson is with The Front Page to take us through the ceasefire announced by Trump, and what could happen next.

MetService afternoon weather update: April 8

MetService afternoon weather update: April 8. Video / MetService

Reserve Bank decision: OCR stays on hold at 2.25%

Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large, talks about the latest OCR update.

Christopher Luxon: “Stock up on supplies”

Christopher Luxon acknowledges Cyclone Vaianu and its likely severity in the coming days.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. Video / AFP, Getty Images

Clarke Gayford reacts to documentary Prime Minister gaining two Emmy nominations

Broadcaster and husband of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was bewildered and baffled by news the documentary he co-produced has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

OCR update from the Reserve Bank

OCR update from the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea Matua

How useful is the $20m AI spend in the public sector, dairy prices slip | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police, IRD and ACC are spending on AI, but the results vary. Dated Brent crude oil for immediate delivery hits all-time high. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the media

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis update the Fuel stocks and OCR

Flight of the Conchords announce New Zealand reunion | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Jenni Mortimer with the latest entertainment news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Catamaran holes on rocks off Tamaki Drive

A catamaran is stuck on rocks by Tamaki Drive, opposite the boating club. Video / Jane Phare

'Is this man unhinged?': Daily panel discuss the latest on Trump | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel debates the top issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What the latest Air NZ flight cuts mean for you | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Billie Moore, Airport Association CEO says the cuts will have a ripple effect on the economy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Artemis II: Why the latest moon flyby is so significant | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joins us to talk about the Artemis II latest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins on Labour sitting atop latest poll | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins says Winston Peters is more interested in creating division as latest poll puts Labour on top. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY