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Sky buys TV3, foreign buyer ban and the cost of butter
Chris Keall and Francesca Rudkin on the Herald NOW panel talking about the price of butter, foreign buyer ban and impact of Sky buying Three.
The death of Ozzie Osbourne, Ed Sheeran NZ shows and Stephen Colbert
Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer on the death of Ozzie Osbourne, Ed Sheeran's NZ shows and Stephen Colbert's show is canned.
It's a pinnacle event' - Commonwealth Games build-up begins
Gold medalist David Liti and Silver medalist Anna Taylor talk to Herald NOW as the build-up to the Commonwealth Games begins.
'We can be a model for other countries' Muslim and Jewish leaders sign Harmony Accord
NZ Jewish Council president and Federation of Islamic Assoc of NZ spokesperson Abdur Razzaq on the signing of Harmony Accord.
How to think about investment risk
Forsyth Barr Personal Finance: Investment adviser Mark Richardson talks to Ryan Bridge about how to make decisions about investment risk.
DoC investigating after dead stoat found on Rakiura/Stewart Island
South Island news director Claire Steward talks to Ryan Bridge after a stoat found on Rakiura/Stewart Island.
Could the next Reserve Bank governor be a Canadian Import?
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray
Sky NZ CEO on the decision to buy Three and Disco for $1
Sky NZ CEO Sophie Moloney talks to Ryan Bridge after the company bought Three for $1.
Ozzy Osbourne the "Prince of Darkness" dies at 76
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76.
Ozzy Osbourne has died and move towards diversifying trade | NZ Herald News Update: July 23, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne has died, expected announcement of foreign buyers ban and move towards diversifying trade.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76
Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76 just weeks after a Black Sabbath show in Birmingham.
Is Sir John Key right, can the Reserve Bank ignore inflation?
Liam Dann and Ryan Bridge discuss Sir John Key's views on inflation. Video / Herald NOW
Kea Kids News: Pound puppy parade!
These puppies are looking for a home through the Auckland council, and Reporter Harvey is along for a pack walk. Video / Kea Kids News
Have we lost the right to anonymity in the viral age?
Today on The Front Page, privacy lawyer Kathryn Dalziel is with us to discuss what the law says about privacy in our internet age.
New direction for Royal NZ RSA
RSA chairman Rhys Jones on the new direction for veterans' organisation. Video / NZ Herald
Police operation closes section of Auckland's Southern Motorway
A section of Auckland’s Southern Motorway was closed due to police cordons. Video / Dean Purcell
Willis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignation
Finance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark Mitchell
Eddie Peters cold case - what you need to know
The Flaxmere man was killed on Diaz Drive in 2018. Video / NZ Police
Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson's gossip
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau focus of former MP's sexual gossip.
Specialist education staff booting out Govt's pay offer to tune of Elvis' Return to Sender
Specialist education staff congregate in Whangārei with placards and Elvis Presley as they join their peers nationwide in booting out and returning to sender the Govt's pay offer.
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update, July 22, 2025
Calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East and an agreement between New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders hoped to foster more cultural collaboration.
Sky buying Three for $1
Sky CEO Sophie Moloney and Warner Bros Discovery ANZ MD Michael Brooks on the deal that sees Sky buying Discovery NZ (Three) for $1.
What's happening to fire-hit New World Victoria Park?
Supermarket chief announced it will be repaired but won't open till 2027. Video / Jason Dorday
Christopher Luxon attacks Chris Hipkins on policy
Luxon attacked Hipkins over Labour’s lack of policy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will ask Fonterra about butter prices
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that she meets with Fonterra regularly and will ask the dairy co-operative about its pricing model during their next meeting.
Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell explains what is behind the Harmony Accord
Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says there is no room for Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in New Zealand. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tree-planting Olympics! Who will take the gold?
Reporter Aiden is at the Olympian Tree Planting Challenge, where Olympians and local kids are battling it out to see who can plant the most trees to restore Papakura streams.
Football player assaulted by drummer at Danny Doolans
The Auckland-based player was at the Irish pub with teammates, celebrating a win earlier that day.
NZ voted the best country in the world for tourists to visit
NZ Herald Travel Magazines Editor Sarah Pollok on Telegraph poll voting NZ the best country in the world for tourists to visit.
Sky TV buys Three from Warner Bros Discovery for $1
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on Sky TV buying Three from Warner Bros Discovery for $1 in major media shake-up.
Consumer NZ launching petition asking supermarkets to 'clean up their act'
Consumer NZ's Jon Duffy is launching a petition asking supermarkets to 'clean up their act'.
How are markets reacting to CPI data?
How are markets reacting to CPI data? Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr's Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis
Hack attack exploiting versions of Microsoft Sharepoint used by many New Zealand organisations
Tech Journalist Peter Griffin on how hackers are targeting server versions of Microsoft Sharepoint.
Experienced gynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of women wait for specialist care
Hawke's Bay Today reporter Rafaella Melo chats with Ryan about how an experienced gynaecologist got stuck in a cleaning job while hundreds of women wait for specialist care.
Spy cams' are easy to buy and difficult to spot - how can you protect yourself?
Private Investigator Danny Toresen talks Ryan Bridge about pinhole spy cams and what you should do if you spot one in a changing room or bathroom.
Are we small enough? US to impose 10% tariff on 'small countries' from August
2degrees Business with Business Desk's Garth Bray.
Only 153 families getting maximum $75 weekly childcare tax credit
Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends FamilyBoost rebate after figures reveal only 153 families received the maximum credit.