Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver

Entertainment: A twist on the Twits and Lewis Capaldi's brutal F1 handshake snub

NZ Herald Entertainment reporter, Beth Haverland brings the week’s biggest stories from film, TV and pop culture. Video / Herald NOW

Pro-Palestine protesters blockade Christchurch aerospace summit

Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have tried to blockade the Christchurch aerospace conference, chaining themselves to doors and blocking all entrances.

Uber x Red Cross clothing drive: Stan Walker shows us how to donate with Uber eats

From tour jackets to tees - why Stan Walker's opening up his wardrobe for a cause. Video / Herald NOW

Personal finance with Forsyth Barr: Are we headed for a dot-com style bubble burst?

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss whether the current SNP evaluations are being driven by the tech stock or AI boom.

OCR decision, global dairy trade price down, and ASB settlement

BunsinessDesks Garth Bray Talks with Ryan about OCR decision, Global dairy trade price down and ASB settlement.

Todd Muller on mental health and life after politics

Former MP Todd Muller speaks openly on Herald NOW about mental health and personal resilience. Video / Herald NOW

Seymour and Davidson address fallout from protest outside Winston Peters home

Act leader David Seymour and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson join Ryan Bridge.

'A huge milestone' - Blair Tuke celebrates new protected marine areas

Sailor Blair Tuke joins Ryan Bridge to celebrate the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill. Video / Herald NOW

How the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery ahead

Liam Dann is with us to dive into the Reserve Bank’s upcoming decision, and what’s been happening behind closed doors.

Kea Kids News: It’s Take Your Sheep to School Day!

Reporter Beauden is in Lee Stream on the South Island, where the students’ furry friends are as much a part of their school day as reading and maths.

Teddy Swims performs for Christchurch high schoolers

Music superstar Teddy Swins performs to hundreds of students at Christchurch's Marian College. Video / @teddyswims / @lanasearle

Watch: Chlöe Swarbrick and Winston Peters lock horns over pro-Palestine protests

Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Foreign Minister Winston Peters traded barbs in the wake of pro-Palestine protests outside Peters' home. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Blood TikTok turns breast cancer awareness into viral education hit

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ says the video sparked vital awareness and action. Video / Tiktok / @piafromnzblood

What it's like cruising the Nile in Egypt

River cruises on the Nile are growing in popularity, but what is a trip like?

Winston Peters makes address in House two years into Gaza conflict

Foreign Minister Winston Peters makes address in House two years into Israel-Hamas conflict. Video / Parliament TV

John and Lily Coleman receive King's Service Medals

John and Lily Coleman were one of eight outstanding New Zealanders at the final investiture ceremony for this round at Government House Auckland.

Is Labour being consistent on whether protests should happen outside MPs' homes?

Legislation outlawing protests outside homes is before the House. Video / Mark Mitchell

Hedge height fight

Neighbours in Mt Eden disagree about what height a hedge should be.

Herald NOW Panel: Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks

BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka and Sparks Consulting’s Sarah Sparks speak to Ryan Bridge.

Wellington’s top headlines with reporter Melissa Nightingale

Wellington wrap: Bluebridge struggles and the man who attempted burglary armed with a samurai sword.

Aerospace summit: Paul Spain on the future space tech in NZ

Gorilla Technology CEO on Christchurch's Aerospace summit and what to expect.

Travel Tuesday: How your face will become your passport to Europe

TripNotes podcast host, Lorna Riley on face passports, travel as therapy and the best job in the world. Video / Herald Now

Former RB governor Adrian Orr back in business and Canadian fund buying Clarus gas networks

Business with 2degrees: Orr registers new consultancy firm same day his $400k restraint of trade expires, Brookfield sees a future for gas distribution in NZ, and so does Castalia.

Kiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being considered

Kiwi as pest control: Why the rare bird is being considered. Video / Herald Now

NZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?

Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald Now

Space, drones and defence: Judith Collins on Christchurch's Aerospace summit

Space Minister Judith Collins on aerospace ambitions and whether we’ll sign onto AUKUS Pillar II.

Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Winston Peters

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick responds to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, as he blames the ‘radical left’ for an attack on his home.

Police violence spike: What’s behind the surge?

Former police negotiator, Lance Burdett on what’s fuelling rising attacks on police. Video / Herald Now

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the attack on Winston Peters' home

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the attack on Winston Peters' home, the government's latest changes to benefits, police and gun violence and crime.

Herald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 7, 2025. Video / MetService

IAG New Zealand fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breaches

Louise Unger speaks on IAG New Zealand being fined a record $19.5 million, after admitting fair dealing breaches. Video / Herald Now

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports 171 activists and TikTok defends policy

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Israel deports activists, police investigate Winston Peters’ smashed window, and TikTok defends its policy.

Watch: Winston Peters' on Herald NOW after his Auckland home vandalised

Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the attack on his home and hopes for the Gaza peace process. Video / Herald Now

Inside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone Gabrielle

Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens joins us to take us through what we know so far, and what we hope to learn from these tragic events.

Kea Kids News: More testing in schools! What do kids think?

School testing changes are coming, but is that a bad thing? Reporter Cuba finds out what kids think about more testing in school curriculum, and their answers may surprise you.

Jazz Thornton on the fight to save young minds

The mental health advocate joins Paula to discuss what she’s learned from time spent in psychiatric wards, redefining what it means to be resilient, and more.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe honoured with her own Barbie doll

The rugby great joins Barbie’s global campaign marking International Day of the Girl.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon questioned on impact of Crown board fee hikes

Some ministries warned it may impact the delivery of services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at start of Parliament week, to recap benefit changes for 18, 19yos. Video / Mark Mitchell

Trailer: Victoria Beckham

Netflix's new documentary series, Victoria Beckham. Video / Netflix