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Hack attack exploiting versions of Microsoft Sharepoint used by many New Zealand organisations
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Experienced gynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of women wait for specialist care
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New research shows four-day work week linking to improved employee wellbeing
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New laws considered to force the TAB to fund greyhound re-homing
Racing Minister Winston Peters joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss government plans for funding the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand.
Specialist learning staff to strike over pay and conditions
Speech Language Therapist Conor Fraser talks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as 800 specialist learning staff strike over pay and conditions.
NZ among 25 countries condemning Israel of 'drip feeding' aid to Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters talks to Ryan Bridge about joint statement which condemns 'horrifying' killing of Gazans trying to get food aid.
National and ACT claim credit for $200 million medical school savings
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New funding for Waikato medical school and rise in inflation | NZ Herald News Update: July 22, 2025
New funding for Waikato medical school, RSA seeking judicial review in high court and TAB may have to pay for rehoming of greyhounds.
'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ
NZ Herald senior reporter Lane Nichols joins us today on The Front Page to discuss the latest scammers and what solutions there could be in future.
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Government considers compensation for greyhound racing trainers amid plans to ban the sport
The TAB could be asked to help front costs associated with rehoming.
Former Auckland teacher pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges
The former Auckland teacher appeared in the Auckland District Court today and has interim name suppression.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.
Inflation on the rise and boy racer meets | NZ Herald News Update: July 21, 2025
Inflation is on the rise again and the Government is working on anti-boy-racer legislation. Video / NZ Herald
On the rise: New Consumers Price data for June shows annual inflation is up
The consumer price index (CPI) increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
256-year-old relic of early European contact with NZ rediscovered
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A third of new builds in Auckland are failing final inspections
Home Owners and Buyers Association NZ president John Gray talks to Ryan Bridge about the high number of houses failing final building inspections.
Prime Minister warns drivers of crackdown
Hundreds of boy racers spent Saturday night in a cat-and-mouse chase with police across Auckland as the Prime Minister warns that the drivers’ ‘days are coming to an end’.
Herald NOW panel talks boy racers, poverty crisis, inflation and best country in the world
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Will inflation hit 3% and what will it mean for you?
NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW, ahead of the second quarter inflation figures being released. What is predicted?
Reflections on All Blacks' series sweep and Warriors win
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South Island news director Claire Sherwood gives an update on South Island news.
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Ian Jones gives his take on the final game against the French over the weekend.
New research points to growing poverty crisis
An increasing number of low-income households are just able to afford the bare essentials, according to a new report from the Child Poverty Action Group.
Infrastructure could be threatened and inflation may rise | NZ Herald News Update: July 21, 2025
A stretched workforce could threaten infrastructure, RSA may fracture over withholding fees and police issue over 70 infringement notices.
Consistent infrastructure funding needed - Infrastructure New Zealand
Nick Leggett, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's $6 billion infrastructure announcement.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Mike Hosking live in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZB
AUT academic Paulette Benton-Greig speaks about possible dating app risk and bail conditions
AUT senior lecturer Paulette Benton-Greig describes typical bail conditions, repeat family violence abusers and dating apps.
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James Meager on South Island role, youth migration, and flight costs
South Island MP James Meager joins The Front Page to discuss his portfolios and that maiden speech.