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Bomb squad's controlled explosion on Auckland beach.

The dramatic moment at Okoromai Bay, on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, in Auckland was caught on camera. Video credit / Tom Atkinson

Akaroa tourist boat capsizes with 41 onboard

A tourist boat has capsized off Akaroa this afternoon, prompting the evacuation of dozens of passengers.

'Start shaking them up' Brian Tamaki urges people to withhold their votes in this years election

Following his 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Auckland's Victoria Park, Brian Tamaki urged followers to withhold their vote in this years upcoming election. Video / NZ Herald

Brian Tamaki leads 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Victoria Park

Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki leads a 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Victoria Park, Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Toitū Te Aroha protest in support of Palestine, Arab, and Muslim communities

A Toitū Te Aroha protest took place in Auckland today in support of Palestine, Arab, and Muslim communities. Video / NZ Herald

Meteorite spotted flying over Wellington

PredictWind webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in Petone, Wellington NZ captures a meteorite. Video / PredictWind

Actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Actress Catherine O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency. Video / VE

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 31, 2026. Brian Tamaki prepares to march the Auckland Harbour Bridge as Police vow to stop him. Nipah virus outbreak in India.

Eru Kapa-Kingi on his moko kanohi and values

Toitu te Tiriti spokesman Eru Kapa-Kingi talks about his past, the present and his ideal future. Video / NZ Herald

Eru Kapa-Kingi on the Treaty of Waitangi

Toitu te Tiriti spokesman Eru Kapa-Kingi talks about his past, the present and his ideal future. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Post store cuts leave seniors at risk

Age Concern New Zealand chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen talks to The Front Page about what the closing of 142 NZ Post services in 2026 means for seniors.

Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse

Mount Maunganui lifeguards getting their equipment under police supervision and with the approval and support of other organisations. Video / AckerMerc - @ackermerc

Neverland dance studio founders on teaching, taking risks, and future steps

Chief lifestyle and entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer talks to Ash Habgood and Alley Williams about the opening of their dance studio space in Pakuranga. Video / Jason Dorday

Think you’ve done the Gold Coast theme parks? Think again.

Think you’ve done the Gold Coast? Think again—thrills await

Rowston ready to continue rise at UFC 325

Cameron Rowston will meet Cody Brundage in a middleweight clash in Sydney this Sunday. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Your weekend weather outlook with MetService

What's in store for your weekend? MetService's John Law reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Live from Hyrox: What is it and why do people do it?

The BYD Auckland Hyrox competition has kicked off, Katie Oliver reports live from the action. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

Fleur Fitzsimons and Darren Douglass join Ryan Bridge on Ryan Bridge Today on Herald Now to discuss. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Health NZ investigating major IT outage in upper North Island

Health NZ is looking into the outage to determine what caused it. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest

Mark Crysell and Carmen Parahi talk the big issues of the day on Ryan Bridge Today. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Major hospital IT outage causes chaos in upper North Island

PSA National secretary reveals what happened and who was impacted. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

ACT Leader David Seymour on why his party opposed modern slavery bill

In a rare move, Labour and National have teamed up after National's coalition partner wouldn't support a bill to address worker exploitation. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

The battle of the Breakfast shows heats up as Stuff restrain Tova O'Brien's start at TVNZ

Herald Editor at Large Shayne Currie with the latest from the Media Insider column. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police prepare for chaos ahead of Auckland Harbour Bridge protest

Brian Tamaki says Destiny will cross harbour bridge, major police operation planned. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Sports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge Today

Sports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge Today Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Auckland housing plan may be set for a decade, huge bank-swapping for home loans before Christmas

Business with Forsyth Barr: Microsoft leads Nasdaq down and Auckland density plan could last when new RMA laws pass. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India

Kiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Paul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political Panel

Paul Goldsmith and Tangi Utikere join Ryan Bridge on the Political Panel. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

A vigil was held in memory of those lost in the slip, Sam Sherry reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

MetService Morning Weather Update: January 30 2026

MetService Morning Weather Update: January 30 2026. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026

Sport Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Increased employment thought to be the way forward as the government looks to combat modern slavery. The Mt Maunganui search resumes

Why are kids still going to school hungry in 2026?

KidsCan CEO Dame Julie Chapman is with us to offer a glimpse into the lives of far too many children in this country who are going without.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Tauranga one week on from Mount Maunganui landslide.

Hipkins has backed a full independent inquiry into the Mauao slip and its causes.

NZ Herald Live: Mt Maunganui vigil

A community vigil is taking place at Coronation Park to honour those affected by the deadly slips in the region, one week on.

11yo's flax tribute to landslide victims

Luca Collier, 11, has been teaching people how to make flax crosses to pay tribute to the landslide victims. Video / Rosalie Liddle-Crawford

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026

MetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks on flood zone

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after visiting Te Tairāwhiti

Wellington City Council finds second error in rates bills

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said they had accidentally overcharged ratepayers. Video / Mark Mitchell

Video emerges online of mass brawl on Karangahape Rd

Police are still appealing to the public for information on the fight that allgedly 50 people took part in.