An increasing number of low-income households are just able to afford the bare essentials, according to a new report from the Child Poverty Action Group.
The consumer price index (CPI) increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
The daughter of Kelly Tarlton discusses the rediscovery of an anchor, which has been described as 'one of the oldest relics of early European contact with New Zealand'
Home Owners and Buyers Association NZ president John Gray talks to Ryan Bridge about the high number of houses failing final building inspections.
Hundreds of boy racers spent Saturday night in a cat-and-mouse chase with police across Auckland as the Prime Minister warns that the drivers’ ‘days are coming to an end’.
Maxin Institute Executive Director Tim Wilson and The Prosperity Project Podcast Host Nadine Higgens talk boy racers, poverty crisis, inflation and best country in the world.
NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW, ahead of the second quarter inflation figures being released. What is predicted?
Sport panel: Sports reporters Chris Reive and Nathan Limm join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the All Blacks series sweep, the Warriors' win and more from the world of sport
South Island news director Claire Sherwood gives an update on South Island news.
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
A stretched workforce could threaten infrastructure, RSA may fracture over withholding fees and police issue over 70 infringement notices.
Nick Leggett, CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand, speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's $6 billion infrastructure announcement.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Mike Hosking live in the studio. Video / Newstalk ZB
AUT senior lecturer Paulette Benton-Greig describes typical bail conditions, repeat family violence abusers and dating apps.
Reporter Stella is hanging out with Harley, an Auckland kid who has developed an incredible talent for prompting artificial intelligence to create beautiful works of art.
South Island MP James Meager joins The Front Page to discuss his portfolios and that maiden speech.
Hospital and roading upgrades form the bulk of infrastructure projects the Government intends to start before Christmas. Video / TVNZ
Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri. Video / NZ Herald
Boat capsizes in Vietnam, dozens dead. Car plows into bystanders at LA nightclub. NCEA changes in spotlight. Video | NZ Herald
After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney
The All Blacks have beaten France 29-19 and swept the series.
Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied
In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.
Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck
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.
Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National has kept Labour's measures because they work. Video / Mark Mitchell
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
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 Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.
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 launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason Dorday
The CEO was seen embracing his firm's HR director at a Coldplay concert. Video / Supplied
Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.
Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media
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
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.
Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.
A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts
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.
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.