Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 30 2025
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
Paul Goldsmith makes a law and order announcement
An electric vehicle went up in flames in Westmere overnight, damaging another vehicle and the outside of a home. Video/ Herald NOW
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
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
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025.
Why your cash in the bank is about to become safer, 2degrees Business with Business Desk's Garth Bray: 30 June 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 Avenue in Otahuhu. 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.
Auckland plastic surgeon Mark Gittos flew to Lviv to rebuild an injured Ukrainian soldier's face.
Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn outside Arrowtown, opens on July 5th. Video \ Jason Dorday
Arli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason Dorday
Residents in a small Marlborough town have been warned to "be ready to evacuate" after a stopbank became unstable.
Weather warnings remain, pills being sold in fake blister packs and Te Pāti Māori expected to campaign hard.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June. Video / MetService
"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason Dorday