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Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Wellington.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Rotorua
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manukau
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manukau.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Marlborough
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Marlborough.
Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Central
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Auckland Central.
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Indonesia volcano spews huge ash tower into sky
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A look back at Liam Lawson's turbulent 2025 Formula One campaign
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Whakaari/White Island large plume
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Kea Kids News: Tamariki in Te Aroha prepare for their Matariki show
Reporter Sarah-Jane is at Te Aroha Primary School, where the kapa haka group is learning a new waiata just in time to ring in Matariki. Video / Kea Kids News
What's next for New World Victoria Park?
NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson discusses what is next for the owners of New World Victoria Park. Video / Herald NOW
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South Island regions dominate ASB economic rankings
Regional Reporter Claire Sherwood South Island News Director on South Island regions ASB economic ranking.
PR founder and Business CEO on Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap
Herald NOW panel Deborah Pead and Mark Knoff-Thomas speak about body language and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap. Video / Herald NOW
Inside the Amazon AI chip Lab
Madison Malone discusses the inner workings of the Amazon AI chip lab featured in the latest Markets with Madison episode. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Personal finance with Forsyth Barr Wednesday, June 18
Forsyth Barr investment adviser Mark Richardson talks property investment.
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Dai Henwood talks to Herald NOW about Bowel Cancer Awareness and the importance of early detection. Video / Herald NOW
Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act Leader David Seymour talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 18 June 2025
Garth Bray speaks with Ryan Bridge about food prices and inflation. Video / Herald NOW
Fire and Emergency gives an update as investigations begin after major supermarket fire
Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Phil Larcombe gives an update following major Auckland New World fire.
Foodstuffs CEO talks to Herald NOW after major supermarket fire
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin talks to Ryan Bridge following fire at Auckland New World. Video / Herald NOW
Latest from the scene after major supermarket fire in Auckland
Investigations will begin into how a major fire started at an Auckland New World.
Which regions are doing the best economically?
ASB Chief Economist on economic rankings, with rural New Zealand doing the 'heavy lifting'. Video / Herald NOW
Winston Peters comments after Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader "for now"
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW after Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of Iran
Markets with Madison: America's atomic effort
Valar Atomics is attempting to add nuclear energy to the global grid by building thousands of small modular nuclear reactors. Markets with Madison went inside its LA factory.
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 18 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 18 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Inside the Rovers: On Target
Footballer Sam Lack’s star has shone bright in 2025. Video / Neil Reid
Former MKR contestant Teal Mau announces Wellington City Council bid
Teal Mau has run a salon in Wellington for more than 25 years and is running for a seat on council to support local businesses. Video / Ethan Manera
Inside look: Damage revealed after fire engulfs Auckland supermarket
Video shared to RNZ shows what is left of the supermarket ceiling, while water floods out the door and down the stairs. Video / RNZ
Josh Emett and the eclair that became an icon
It’s been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse Wright
New drone footage reveals damage as Foodstuffs CEO, Chris Quin gives update on New World fire
Foodstuffs CEO, Chris Quin, on what they know about the fire at New World Victoria Park. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Aerial footage shows scale of Auckland supermarket blaze
View of the Victoria Park supermarket fire from the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Fire at New World supermarket in Auckland’s Victoria Park
Customers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.
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Kaibosh gets a clean-energy boost in the fight against food waste