How new licence rules could reshape young Kiwis' driving culture

Labour MP Peeni Henare speaks to media following announcement he will leave Parliament

Labour MP Peeni Henare in one-on-one interview at Waitangi after announcing he will leave Parliament after not seeking re-election. Video / NZ Herald

How new licence rules could reshape young Kiwis' driving culture

AA road safety manager Dylan Thomsen joins The Front Page to dive into the details of this new system.

Chris Hipkins speaks to media over Peeni Henare leaving politics

Hipkins speaks to media from Waitangi after Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare confirmed he's leaving politics in the next few weeks. Video / Alyse Wright

Plane's front wheel collapses during landing

Plane's front wheel collapses during landing at Hawke's Bay Airport. Video / Supplied

Chris Hipkins faces questions on Peeni Henare's decision not to stand for Auckland Māori seat

The Labour leader refused to say whether he had confidence in the senior MP. Video / NZ Herald

Meta executive's message to Kiwi law makers

Meta Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis talks about Australia's under-16 ban - and the alternative legislative approach her company would like New Zealand law makers to take.

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday, February 3rd

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday, February 3rd. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Labour and Greens speak to media

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media with the Greens co- leaders

Quickfire questions with Six60 frontman Matiu Walters

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters answers our quickfire questions at SkyCity International Convention Centre. Video / Cameron Pitney

Breaking down the All Blacks 2027 World Cup schedule

Elliott Smith and Cameron McMillan discuss the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule announced today and what it means for the new All Blacks coach. Video / Cameron Pitney

Increasing number of children starting school without basic skills

New Shoots Children's Centre Director Kelly Seaburg talks to Mike Hosking about the increasing number of children starting school without basic skills. Video / Newstalk ZB

Meta's Head of Global Safety joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in studio

The New Zealand government is still considering a social media ban for under 16s - which would follow in the footsteps of Australia. Video / Newstalk ZB

Chris Bishop and Louise Upston confirm major changes to driver licensing

The government has confirmed a raft of changes to New Zealand’s driver licence testing regime, including ending the need to undergo a practical test to attain a full licence.

Northland angler hooks 279kg swordfish and pending women’s record

Kiwi angler, Helen Horrocks joins Ryan Bridge Today to reveal how she broke the record. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline

Qatar crowned world’s most punctual airline, the tallest hotel and Nipah virus screenings. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fears

Chinese-made buses on NZ roads are under investigation internationally over security concerns they could be remotely turned off, Ethan Manera reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Is Central Auckland on life support? Mayor Wayne Brown responds

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown reveals his plans to fix the city centre. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Social media for AI chat bots: Should we be worried?

Business of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin on the new social media platform for AI chatbots. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability

Eric Tucker, National Security reporter at the Associated Press, says the latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

$20b US critical minerals plan; Gloriavale charitable status probed, will NZTA sell & regulate RUCs?

Business with Forsyth Barr: US ‘Project Vault’ details expected as NZ diplo flies to DC, EROAD argues to keep road user charge retail private, Gloriavale trust posts $1.8m surplus.

Hipkins: 'You have to win votes before you start giving people jobs'

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks coalitions; prioritising Te Tiriti; and capital gains tax. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Has the economy turned a corner? New Centrix data reveals all

The first Centrix credit indicator for 2026 is out. We chat to Chief Operating officer, Monika Lacey. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

KiwiSaver moves into venture capital

Investment firm PieFunds say their new partnership will give KiwiSavers access to private markets. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Toyota Aqua dubbed NZ's top stolen car...again

Toyota Chief Strategic Officer reveals why Toyotas are targeted more than other vehicles. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 3, 2026.

Critical minerals mining: 'Demand outstrips supply'

Josie Vidal, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Minerals Council, says critical mineral mining would bring money and jobs into NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, February 3, 2026. NZ negotiates minerals deal with US, principals want more details on new school reports, more Epstein files released. Video / NZH

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 3 2026

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 3 2026. Video / MetService

Luke Harrold prepares for Winter Olympics debut

Luke Harrold will compete in the men's freeski halfpipe competition at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Video / NZ Herald

Mass daytime brawl breaks out lakeside in Rotorua

A fight involving several people was filmed at Rotorua's Lake Ōkareka. The video has been edited to blur those involved.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA win Record of the Year Grammy, Bad Bunny takes top album

Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, while Kendrock Lamar and SZA took the Grammy for Record of the Year.

Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge

International relations professor Robert Patman joins The Front Page to unpack the international ramifications of the DOJ's release of 3 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The happiest kingdom outside of Disneyland!

This is part of a series of sponsored stories by Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham, exploring life in Metlifecare villages through the eyes of residents.

New A220 jetliner lands in Wellington after first international flight

Qantas is in a bullish mood and brought its new Airbus A220 to New Zealand for regular Brisbane-Wellington flights. Video / John Weekes

Rakaia Salmon

The iconic Rakaia salmon sculpture on SH1 has been refurbished by the same artist who created it more than 35 years ago. Video / Mike Thorpe / Tim Tarbotton

'I can't endorse anything like that...': Ryan Bridge reacts to a speed camera being chopped down

A speed camera on the Coatesville Riverview Highway was cut down reportedly by a disgruntled local. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

New principal Karyn Sadler welcomed at Campion College

A pōwhiri welcomed the new principal Karyn Sadler to Campion College, Gisborne. Video / Anne-Marie de Bruin

Watch: Te Pāti Māori MP speaks ahead of court hearing contesting expulsion

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is hoping the courts will rule in her favour regarding last year's expulsion. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media

Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media after visiting Cockle Bay School

What’s driving extreme weather across Australia?

Daytime temperatures are soaring above 40°C as Australia contemplates a new normal. Video / Ryan Bridge Today