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The competition was red hot at the fourth annual Siva Afi Festival in Māngere. Kea Kids News reporter Shaza gets the lowdown from the fierce, young fire knife dancers blazing for the top spot. Video / Kea Kids News

Funeral director discusses rising costs

Funeral director discusses rising costs

Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

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Who can take credit for a drop in ram-raids?

Who can take credit for a drop in ram-raids?

Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National has kept Labour's measures because they work. Video / Mark Mitchell

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says giving Labour credit for lower ram-raids would be like praising an arsonist for putting out the fire. Video / Mark Mitchell & Hayden Woodward

Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material

Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material

New details about the objectionable material allegedly found on electronic work devices of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming can be revealed. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks gear up for final France test in series

All Blacks gear up for final France test in series

All Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.

'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad

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'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad

Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. are taking on the Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly. Video / Herald NOW

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in Auckland

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in Auckland

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason Dorday

US tech CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at Coldplay concert

US tech CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at Coldplay concert

The CEO was seen embracing his firm's HR director at a Coldplay concert. Video / Supplied

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?

National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel

National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel

Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025.

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

A New Zealand investment firm is involved in infrastructure required to build OpenAI, Oracle & Softbank’s enormous AI Stargate compute project in Texas.

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Wellington Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Toi Auckland Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Hamilton Regional Final

Sonny Bill Williams exits ring and snubs interview after defeat to Paul Gallen

Sonny Bill Williams exits ring and snubs interview after defeat to Paul Gallen

Sonny Bill Williams didn't hang around to talk about his defeat to Paul Gallen. Video / Sky Arena

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand’s gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Motion graphic \ Paul Slater

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.

Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government

Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government

Trish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOW

Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years

Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years

Little Spotted Kiwi rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa for the first time in half a century.

Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight

Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight

ZB sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen fight. Video / Herald NOW

Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber

Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber

Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about work looking into surcharges at the till and his controversial LinkedIn post about Uber

Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming

Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming

Herald sports journalist Bonnie Jansen and Cam McMillan give their reckons on the SBW fight, the All Blacks naming and the netball playoffs. Video / Herald NOW

Calls for urgent action amid rising food insecurity in NZ

Calls for urgent action amid rising food insecurity in NZ

NZ Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay on the struggle to keep up with food parcel demand.

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