MetService Weather Wellington: February 19th

'NZ is a careful country': Seymour's budget preview | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour reflect on whether anyone can actually control inflation, and whether politicians can actually work together. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Are religious leaders getting too political? Bishop Steve Lowe weighs in | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Bishop of Auckland and president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Steve Lowe, discusses the big issues, both local and global. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters called the decision a 'very bad move' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Wouldn't be able to sleep at night' - Winston Peters on the thought of a left-bloc coalition returning to Government Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The confidence to make side hustle the main game - Garth Bray 2degrees wrap | Herald NOW Business

Sam Connor left an 8 year gig at Rocket Lab to build the ultimate fishing reel using the advanced manufacturing techniques he learned at RL.  Video / Herald NOW Business

Nicola Willis on National's confidence vote on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge following yesterday's confidence vote. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What New Zealand businesses get right about branding and what they can learn | Herald NOW Business

Brand strategist Brian Richards on why aesthetics, functionality and ethics matter for modern brands. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge on Luxon's confidence vote | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christopher Luxon officially has everyone's attention, and how he uses it will determine how long he keeps his job. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

El Salvador - the first country in the world to use bitcoin as legal tender | Herald NOW Business

Cross-border remittances - 25% of the economy. Block chain brings a market that's available to everyone for free. Jonty Kelt, Tech Finance commentator. Video / Herald NOW Business

Latest analysis on the Global Dairy Market | Herald NOW Business

Global insights into how inflation and China's demand for dairy are impacting the dairy market, with Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 22, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Inflation could be higher than expected, Luxon passes vote of confidence | Wednesday April 22, 2026

Global data centre action Downunder - Matthew Goodson, Salt Funds Management | Herald NOW Business

'This Iran crisis for the NZ economy needs to end and it needs to end quickly or you're going to see a real freezing of activity.' Matthew Goodson- Salt Funds | Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 22

MetService weather update: April 22. Video / MetService

Pihama Hall blaze: Eight South Taranaki fire crews battle major blaze

Multiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / Supplied

Wellington man ‘dumbstruck’ to find car on fence after flood

A Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday’s flash flooding was surreal. Video / Billy Paine / Finn Little

MetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026

MetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026. Video / MetService

National's Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop comment on National confidence vote

Christopher Luxon said he had the support of the caucus. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence vote

Katie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.

King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tribute

King Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family Channel

Luxon survives confidence vote

Political analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ Herald

Police search Manawatū River after report of person in fast moving water

Police said they received a report about 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday April 21, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Inflation remains unchanged in March quarter and Wellington's heavy red rain warning has been reduced | Tuesday April 21, 2026

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Video / Parliament TV

New podcast goes inside the Long Range Desert Group, using their own words - Desert Pirates

Coming 23rd April 2026, a new four-part podcast series and feature video reveals what life was like for the secret Kiwi unit operating behind enemy lines.

Rising prices: Liam Dann breaks down the first-quarter CPI inflation rate

New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index increased 3.1% in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter. Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann breaks down what that means for consumers.

New $50 million Te Atatū supermarket

GN Construction is nearing completion of the makeover of the ex-Woolworths, turning it into New World Te Atatū.

Senior National minister Mark Mitchell speaks to media before caucus meeting

Mitchell insists caucus meeting will be "normal" despite media reports on Luxon's leadership. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald: Christopher Luxon speaks to media post-caucus meeting

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after National caucus meeting

Missing Wellington man, Philip Sutton's residence in South Karori

A home was battered and buried in debris after flash flooding swept through South Karori Rd in Wellington yesterday. Video / Billy Paine

Would you eat horse meat pie? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport Nation's Maia Wilson and former Mayor Phil Goff discuss today's big headlines.  Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

One NZ Stadium prepares to open

Venues Ōtautahi Entertainment director and CEO speak about the excitement around One NZ Stadium's Friday opening in Christchurch. Video / Alyse Wright

The Booking.com hack: What's going to happen to your data? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

TripNotes podcast host Lorna Riley with the latest travel news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tim van de Molen says Luxon has his support

National MP for Waikato Tim van de Molen says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has his support. Video / NZ Herald

Caucus meets this morning: Will National get it together? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Political commentator Liam Hehir explains what might be Luxon's next move. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins slams Shane Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comment | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour leader Chris Hipkins labels the remark as racist. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Help for India's orchards under FTA, Auckland Council appeals Winton fast-track | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Apple and kiwifruit export quotas tied to NZ help with productivity gains for Indian orchards; council says fast-track approval for Sunfield development ignored flood risks.

Why the CEO of Microsoft is visiting NZ | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Peter Griffin joins Herald NOW ahead of his exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Watch: Winston Peters says latest poll is 'crap'

Winston Peters says the latest Verian poll is 'crap'. Video / NZ Herald

Your power bill is about to go up: These are the regions set to feel it the most | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge reveals regions with the lowest income will feel the pinch most. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mayor Andrew Little speaks on Wellington's state of emergency | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Andrew Little explains the extent of the flood damage and what residents can expect today. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY