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Car ignites on Auckland city waterfront

Emergency crews have responded to a car fire on Quay St in Auckland's CBD.

Coromandel beachgoers delighted by ‘surreal’ up-close orca visit

Paddlers at Whangamatā Beach were left stunned after three orcas glided into the harbour during a local festival.

How new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs

NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann, is with The Front Page to break down what changes are in the works, and what it might mean for you – and our economy.

Watch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on camera

The same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / Supplied

US journalist kidnapped off Baghdad street

Multiple men could be seen bundling Shelly Kittleson into a vehicle on a busy road. Video / Al Arabiya

National MP Erica Stanford questioned on involvement in Papakura selection

She denied involvement. Video / Mark Mitchell

Downsizing unlocked their retirement

Earle and Rosemary’s move that changed everything.

Carmen Vicelich and Dileepa Fonseka on the daily panel | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Carmen Vicelich and Dileepa Fonseka discuss the issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Celine Dion makes a comeback after a five-year hiatus | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Reporter, Mitch Hageman with the latest entertainment news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The new innovation from 2degrees promoting meaningful contact| Ryan Bridge TODAY

2degrees marketing general manager Dave Pearce says 'Ring Ring' will remind you to pick up the phone and call someone you love. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sealord preparing for nine months of increased prices | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ's manufacturing sector is struggling with high prices, forcing plant closures. Sealord CEO Doug Paulin joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Free public transport: Is it the solution amid the fuel crisis?| Ryan Bridge TODAY

Urban Planning senior lecturer, Tim Welch reveals why free public transport is better than $50 pay outs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Summerset chases lower costs with robot housekeeping | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Single model for Summerset centres, replacing housekeepers with robot lawnmowers and cleaners; Dow rallies on comments from US and Iran presidents. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch's new stadium sparks safety concerns | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood reveals the latest from the south. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'What's wrong with being a stripper?' Marama Davidson on candidate non-selection| Ryan Bridge TODAY

Marama Davidson and David Seymour debate the top issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Petrol watch: The cheapest fuel stations today| Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your daily petrol watch with Gaspy director Mike Newton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trump feeling the pressure over oil, lashes out at UK and others | Ryan Bridge TODAY

University of Otago's Richard Jackson explains what's next in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: April 1

MetService morning weather update: April 1. Video / MetService

Business confidence has tanked, new survey finds | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sharon Zollner, ANZ chief economist, explains why business confidence has tanked so badly. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Sport Headlines | Ardie Savea says he was ready to retire after Twickenham defeat, three Easter weekend games for Super Rugby | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Morning Headlines | Business confidence plunges, 'Get your own oil' says Trump | Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFP

ANZ survey tells story of oil shocks contaminating wider economy| Herald NOW Business

60% of firms expecting to raise prices 2% - 3% in the next three months. 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business

AI supply chains are fragile - technology finance commentator Jonty Kelt | Herald NOW Business

Tesla pushing Terafab to localise chip production in the US to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Video / Herald NOW Business

International tax accountability watchdog looks into Heinz Wattie's | Herald NOW Business

Beyond energy costs, there was a sharp rise in internal management fees after the Kraft-Heinz merger - Centre for Int. Corporate Tax Accountability. Video / Herald NOW Business

A shopping bonanza of local retail giants updating | Herald NOW Business

Turners, Briscoes, Hallensteins Glassons, The Warehouse - how are they shaping up? Matt Goodson - Salt Funds Management unpacks. Video / Herald NOW Business

Customs Minister on prosecuting pounamu theft

Customs Minister Casey Costello speaks ahead of landmark pounamu court case. Video / Mark Mitchell

Graphic content warning: Mt Albert party spirals into violence

Dozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident on Friday, which spread across a number of streets in Mt Albert as up to 100 people gathered.

Could working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?

University of Otago's Paula O’Kane is with The Front Page to take us through different ways of working, and what businesses could do to help out their employees.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government rejects fuel tax cut, pressure grows for fuel crisis solutions and Fonterra completes Mainland sale to Lactalis | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s convictions

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed David Tamihere’s convictions for the murders of Swedish backpackers Sven Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. Video / NZ Herald

MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4

MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4. Video / MetService

Apache helicopter hovers outside musician Kid Rock's Tennessee home

Caption: The musician could be seen saluting and clapping as the helicopter hovered. The US Army is investigating the incident. Video / Kid Rock

My House My Castle New Zealand - Trailer

Comedian Hayley Sproull hosts this reboot of the classic Kiwi home series. Video / Warner Bros Discovery

Australia's original eco-retreat turns 100: Here's why it's so special | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Travel writer Tim Roxborogh reveals his experience at O'Reilly's. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

English football giants to visit Auckland | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tottenham legend Ledley King says his club's in a sticky situation, but is confident they'll remain in the Premier League. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Daily panel: Should the Government roll out free public transport? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel with Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson and former Labour MP Louisa Wall. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'It's dangerous' : New research finds vaping likely causes lung and oral cancer | Ryan Bridge TODAY

University of NSW's Professor Bernard Stewart joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Big tech’s big tobacco moment: Why Meta and YouTube were just held accountable | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Paul Spain says Meta's loss in the courtroom could be a gamechanger for social media companies. Video/ Ryan Bridge TODAY

Genesis boss leads push for low-emission economy, $22b boost to GDP by 2035 | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Climate Leaders Coalition seeks joint business-government action on decarbonising process heat and electrifying transport network. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'I read everything': Labour leader defends myocarditis decision | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour leader Chris Hipkins stands by decision around myocarditis risk, and explains India FTA concerns. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY