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Former All Black weighs in on France final test
Ian Jones gives his take on the final game against the French over the weekend.
Mama Hooch rapists appeal to begin in Christchurch
Survivor Sophie Brown talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge as the Mama Hooch rapists appeal their sentence.
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.
Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking
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.
Kea Kids News: 11-year-old makes magic with AI
Reporter Stella is hanging out with Harley, an Auckland kid who has developed an incredible talent for prompting artificial intelligence to create beautiful works of art.
Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri
Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri. Video / NZ Herald
Vietnam boat accident, car plows into LA nightclub crowd | NZ Herald News Update, 20 July 2025
Boat capsizes in Vietnam, dozens dead. Car plows into bystanders at LA nightclub. NCEA changes in spotlight. Video | NZ Herald
Maama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicide
After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney
Hamilton fightback sees All Blacks sweep test series
The All Blacks have beaten France 29-19 and swept the series.
Flames shoot into the air in Blockhouse Bay
Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied
Whakarewarewa win the Baywide Men's Premier final
In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.
Funeral director discusses rising costs
Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck
Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025
Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.
Who can take credit for a drop in ram-raids?
Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National has kept Labour's measures because they work. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says giving Labour credit for lower ram-raids would be like praising an arsonist for putting out the fire. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material
New details about the objectionable material allegedly found on electronic work devices of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming can be revealed. Video / NZ Herald
All Blacks gear up for final France test in series
All Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.
'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad
Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. are taking on the Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly. Video / Herald NOW
Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in Auckland
Anti-Corruption Taskforce launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason Dorday
US tech CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at Coldplay concert
The CEO was seen embracing his firm's HR director at a Coldplay concert. Video / Supplied
Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition
Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.
NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media
Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media
Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries
Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement
Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.
Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans
A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts
WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.
WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.
UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?
The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?
National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel
Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.
Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high
ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project
Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.