Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.
Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’, burst water pipe closes street, and jury deliberates on mushroom poisoning case.
Videos show fire crews carrying a person through the water and scooter rider driving through flooded street.
A 17-year-old player from Southern shoulder charged the referee. Video / Taranaki Rugby
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / Metservice
Patrick Brockie, City Rail Link chief executive, explains features of new station. Video / Michael Craig
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says he wants transparency from the new agencies. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
Eileen Greenwood celebrated her 102nd birthday at Radius Millstream in Ashburton. She said the key to her long and happy life was to 'just keep busy'. Video / George Heard
Kiwi country music queen Kaylee Bell chats to Mitchell Hageman at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025. Video / Carson Bluck
Ryan Bridge talks to fruit and vege expert Glenn Forsyth about the best buys this season.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk law and order, allegations of misuse of Whānau Ora funds and NATO summit.
Former Olympic Swimmer David Gerrard speaks about NZ athletes being warned sportswear contamination could be a doping risk. Video / Herald NOW
Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis on Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW
Sports panel Winston Aldworth and Chris Reive join Ryan Bridge to talk Liam Lawson best result in Austria and the weekend's Warriors loss.
The Greyhound Racing CEO says the forced closure of greyhound racing could cost taxpayers $40m.
A towering Buddhist statue is set tower over rural Waiwera Valley with neighbours upset Auckland Council approved its construction without seeking their input. Video / Herald NOW
Why your cash in the bank is about to become safer, 2degrees Business with Business Desk's Garth Bray: 30 June 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025.
Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Ryan Bridge after floods in Marlborough and Tasman Districts. Video / Herald NOW
Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge following "devastating" floods throughout the region.
Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
Reporter Te Rongopai joins students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku to be the first kids to tour the amazing new Te Puna Creative Hub.
Rape complainant Alex McPhail shares identity, speaks about impact of sexual relationship with detective. Video / Dean Purcell
Neighbours are upset Auckland Council approved a 16.5m Buddha statue and plinth to be built in North Auckland's Waiwera Valley. Video / David Fisher, Supplied
A person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ Herald
Former Kiwis representative Kevin Proctor was knocked unconscious and suffered an apparent seizure during the Runit Championship League’s controversial final. Video / RUNIT02 Dubai
Orca pod spotted at Auckland's Takapuna beach. Video / Elouan Coward
Scott Robertson joins Jason Pine in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big Rugby issues.
Guy Mont-Spelling Bee host Guy Montgomery reflects on his weird and wonderful comedy journey and influences ahead of his Auckland stand-up show this August. Video / Cameron Pitney
Rahui declared at top of South Island after torrential rainstorms. Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza strikes. New sentencing reforms take effect today. Video / NZ Herald
Jonathan Mason, Dilworth Trust chair, discussed student care following the school's historic sexual abuse scandal. Video / Dean Purcell
Beachcombers at Raumanuka and Motueka Sandspit discovered the beach covered in debris on Saturday morning. Video / Sarita Ballantyne
The activists painted "ocean killer" on the vessel's hull to protest against the destructive fishing method. Video / Greenpeace
State of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ Herald
Shirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene Paterson
Heartbroken fiancée of Stu McPherson, Karee Oates speaks about her long fight for answers.