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Kea Kids News: Is ChatGPT the new imaginary friend?
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Christopher Luxon fronts media as NZ considers recognition of Palestinian state
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considering recognition of Palestinian state. Video / NZ Herald
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown asked Aucklanders to submit on its annual plan for the chance to win a meal with him at Dragonboat Restaurant - which has now gone into liquidation.
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Gas shortage and Georgia meteorite studied
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Simon Bridges Auckland Business Chamber and Phil Goff Former Auckland Mayor join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Phil Goff reveals his rental house used as a meth lab cost $160k to repair
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Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
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Buckingham University professor Anthony Glees on the political ties between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Video / Herald NOW
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Kia Manawanui Trust medical director Dr Sarah Fairley warns half of heart attack patients aren't seen within internationally accepted timeframes.
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Natural disasters: the cost to cover kiwis
A new survey reveals how New Zealanders feel about paying more for climate change insurance. Video / Herald NOW
Cops drafted in to bolster Northland force
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Northland crime and New Zealand's heart health
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Northland crime and New Zealand's heart health. Video / Herald NOW
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
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NZ Herald Sports Update: August 11, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
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90 extra police sent to Northland amid surge in violent crime
Staff from all over NZ have been flown to Northland to help after a record 9 homicides. Video / Carson Bluck, Karina Cooper, David Fisher, Dean Purcell & Michael Craig.
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A rescue helicopter attended a mountain biking injury at Summerhill Mountain Biking Trails in Bay of Plenty. Video / Rodney Albertyn
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.