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Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 25 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 25 2025
Calls for a major health system shake-up as Tend becomes its own primary health organisation
National primary healthcare company, Tend has become its own primary health organization in three regions, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.
$336m Eastcliffe retirement village planned at Ōrākei, East Auckland
Rebuild will demolish all but one building and create $336m village called The Point Mission Bay. Video / Eastcliffe
Act leader David Seymour on his Regulatory Standards Bill
Act leader David Seymour is rejecting claims his controversial Regulatory Standards Bill could lead to corporations seeking compensation if their property rights are affected.
Claims of Israel-Iran ceasefire and fewer business loans for Reserve Bank | NZ Herald News Update
Conflicting claims from the White House and Iran over a ceasefire, and the Reserve Bank is lending less to businesses than it recorded 5 years ago. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Wellington homeowner uncovers human remains in their garden
Police have launched an investigation after a Wellington homeowner uncovered human remains in their garden. Video / Ethan Manera
Herald NOW panel: New Wellington toilet, "fridge cigarettes" & Israel Iran conflict
Herald NOW's panel Jose Pagani and Matty McLean join Ryan Bridge to talk new wellington toilet, "fridge cigarettes" & Israel Iran conflict
US strikes on Iran shunning diplomacy, says former Prime Minister Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins Herald NOW to explain how she views the US strikes on Iran and what needs to happen next
Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: The end of Windows 10
Noel Leeming's chief operations officer talks to Ryan Bridge about the impact of Microsoft support for Windows 10 ending in October.
GPs to get $175m funding increase
Pinnacles Health CEO, Justin Butcher on the $175 boost in funding the Government hopes will lead to faster care.
Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea on his All Blacks comeback
Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea is back in the Black jersey following the All Blacks naming on Monday.
Kiwi company Halter reaches billion-dollar status & how much would you pay for a single Kiwifruit
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray talks business with 2degrees, virtual fencing firm Halter reaches billion-dollar status and how much would you pay for a single Kiwifruit?
Healthy homes deadline looms: Herald NOW speaks to landlords and tenants
What are your rights with the new healthy homes rules? Ryan Bridge speaks to Matt Ball from the NZ Property Federation and Zac Thomas from Renters United.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 24 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 24 2025
What will happen to petrol prices as tensions escalate in Middle East
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie speaks to Herald NOW about how Middle East tensions will affect oil and petrol prices.
Wellington reporter Ethan Manera on Wellington's new 2.3 million dollar toilets
Herald NOW ventures to the capital to canvas Wellington's 2.3 million dollar toilets complete with a light show
Chris Hipkins on Labour's position on the US strikes and his recent trip to Ireland
Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Herald NOW to talk politics including what Labour makes of the US strikes on Iran and his recent trip to China.
Trying to get a deal with Ngāpuhi: NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW
NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW to talk about trying to get a treaty settlement with Ngāpuhi and the future of regional government.
Kiwi journalist Perry Wilton live from Doha as Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar
Iran strikes back at the US by firing missiles at its air base in Qatar. Herald NOW checks in with a Kiwi journalist live from Doha.
Fairies take over Penrose!
Reporter Aisha visits a fairy wonderland that has sprung up in the heart of industrial Auckland, with an exclusive look behind the scenes with their 'Fairy Godmother'.
All Blacks first squad named
Scott Robertson’s 33-man squad for France series includes world-class players but is it balanced?
Markets with Madison: Halter’s US expansion
Craig Piggott left Rocket Lab to build cow collars and create a virtual fencing company in 2017. Its technology is now digitising farms and ranches around the world.
$2.3 million cost of Wellington CBD toilets raise eyebrows
The new public toilet features rainbow lighting and a ribbed timber facade. Video / Ethan Manera
MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28
MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28. Video / MetService
NZ First drafting bill to require a single Ngāpuhi settlement
Seymour responds to NZ First drafting bill for only one Ngāpuhi settlement.
Acting PM David Seymour says NZ won't rush to judgment on US attacks on Iran
David Seymour says New Zealand is still waiting for further information before responding to calls to denounce the bombings as a breach of international law.
Wellington woman denies murder of elderly mum
Julia DeLuney is on trial in the High Court at Wellington for the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in her Khandallah home. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conference
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conference
Scott Robertson names his first All Black selections of 2025
Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named.
Caleb Clarke's statement following sentencing in Auckland District Court
All Black Caleb Clarke's statement outside Auckland District Court following his sentencing, where he was discharged without conviction. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video
Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford turned 7 on June 21, with Clarke Gayford making a 'Jellycat Diner' cake for the occasion. Video / @clarkegayford
PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform
On the Mike Hosking PM Christopher Luxon says he's open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform. NewstalkZB
Foodstuffs South Island’s new $28m automated freezer distribution centre
This vast new Hornby pallet hotel is due to open on August 21. Video / George Heard
Th' Dudes on the bill for the 'Biggest Pub Gig In The World'
'Biggest Pub Gig In The World', how Peter Urlich Th' Dudes Frontman talks turning Spark arena into one big Pub.