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Dame Julie Christie and Rawdon Christie on TVNZ's move to introduce a paywall and house prices - which way should they go?
Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale on opening statements in the Loafers Lodge murder trial. Video / Herald NOW
Tech talk with Noel Leeming: Paul Swain on how to reduce the cyber security risk while travelling. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Senior Investigative reporter Michael Morrah on Police Commissioner's serious concerns about culture, leadership and standards at police college.
Business with 2degrees: Q2 retail sales, new port off the table and could surcharge ban hinder new BNZ app.
Business leader Dame Joan Withers talks to Ryan Bridge on new initiative 'On Being Bold' designed to help women find paths to career success. Video / Herald NOW
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge about the housing market and competition in the grocery sector.
Law student Sean O'Loughlin takes on Auckland Transport and wins, with the court ruling $667k speed bumps were unlawfully installed. Video / Herald NOW
Documentary maker Nadia Maxwell says 'teens don't even need to search' for disturbing content being served on their social media feeds. Video / Herald NOW
Cameron Bagrie talks to Ryan Bridge about what's happening with the housing market and where it might go next. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: Visma Lease a Bike’s bikes stolen before Vuelta stage three.
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter, Michael Morrah has been looking into the police recruitment process.
Richard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney
As it prepares for its popular Spring Fling festival, Waipawa rolls out a town mascot that has divided the small Central Hawke’s Bay town for 30 years.
Documentary maker Nadia Maxwell set up an account as a 13 year old girl and was shocked by what she was served on instagram.
"Into the Archives" opens NZ Fashion Week with a retrospective of iconic Aotearoa fashion. Video / Dean Purcell
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K-Pop and K-Hip Hop star Jay Park in NZ for Serenades and Body Rolls tour. Video / Dean Purcell
The trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.
The kiwi has gone viral after a video of it strolling back to its burrow during daylight hours was posted on social media. Video / Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
A woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington, man dies after sand dune collapse, and Luxon happy to delay police recruitment.
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the media
Law student Sean O'Loughlin won a legal battle with Auckland Transport over a raised crossing. The dispute involved speed-bumps on The Parade, Bucklands Beach. Video/Dean Purcell
NZ Herald sports journalist and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Lim on the Herald NOW sports panel.
Pleakley the tūī's chatty nature has made the bird a popular attraction at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House. He knows around 10-15 phrases, surprising guests as he says them.
Zambesi founders talk to Ryan Bridge about the changes they've seen to New Zealand Fashion Week.
Valocity founder Carmen Vicelich and NZ Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson on the Herald NOW panel.
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead body of a child and will appear in Auckland District Court.
Titirangi Olive Kitchen and Bar owner Rahul Uppal on the impact of Scenic Drive reopening.
NZ Herald Business Investigations Reporter Matt Nippert on the drama of the Zuru nappy trial.
Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis says it's still a buyer's market.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.
Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton speaks with Ryan Bridge about removing level crossings in Auckland to improve safety, remove congestion and free up roads.
Business with 2degrees: Banks overvalue $996m of flood-prone homes and bank capital requirements could be eased by Reserve Bank.
Can the Black Ferns win the cup? Former Black Fern and Sky Sport Analyst Les Elder joins Herald NOW as the Black Ferns kick off their world cup campaign.
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaquab speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Gang tensions and a spate of shootings are causing concern in Horowhenua, with Mayor Bernie Wanden saying residents are anxious.