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A new study has found that 23% of kids are using AI as friends, but how do they stack up to the real thing?! Reporter Inaya finds out what NZ tamariki think of ChatGPT besties.
Trevor Knox and his family have been hit with a 73% increase in rates, now over $10,000. They cannot sell their land for housing due to a lack of wastewater connection until 2031.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell said his it felt as though as elephant was sitting on his chest. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dr Peter Thompson is with us to discuss what we should do – and whether we're already fighting a losing battle against harmful online content.
Foodstuffs' chief executive Chris Quin explains the reasoning for vastly expanding capacity via the new $70m development at the Māngere site. Video / Dean Purcell
MetService National Weather August 12 - 15. Video / MetService
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considering recognition of Palestinian state. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown asked Aucklanders to submit on its annual plan for the chance to win a meal with him at Dragonboat Restaurant - which has now gone into liquidation.
Tikipunga Primary School students were asked - if hunger was a monster, what would it look like, and how would it be defeated? Video / I Have a Dream Charitable Trust
Claire Sherwood, Newstalk ZB South Island News Director joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Simon Bridges Auckland Business Chamber and Phil Goff Former Auckland Mayor join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
The former Auckland Mayor spoke about how his Clevedon property ended up being searched by police. Video / Herald NOW
New survey reveals Kiwi women face lifetime healthcare penalty of $15,000+.
Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Politics professor Lara Greaves on the recent Taxpayers’ Union Curia poll. Video / Herald NOW
Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Business with 2degrees - Garth Bray on seasonal visas for December, Irish buyers eye meat alliance and Eric Watson fighting US court from Ibiza. Video / Herald NOW
Buckingham University professor Anthony Glees on the political ties between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Video / Herald NOW
Kia Manawanui Trust medical director Dr Sarah Fairley warns half of heart attack patients aren't seen within internationally accepted timeframes.
NZPFU president Joe Stanley on industrial action, pay and cell phone use. Video / Herald NOW
A new survey reveals how New Zealanders feel about paying more for climate change insurance. Video / Herald NOW
Chris Cahill from the Police Association President on police secondments to Northland. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Northland crime and New Zealand's heart health. Video / Herald NOW
Buildings have been destroyed and damaged in the Balikesir province after a 6.1-magnitude quake that struck Sindirgi in western Turkey.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Herald NOW Weather: August 11, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 11, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Shane Jones is with us to take us through his latest push for oil and gas, changes to oceans and fisheries, and whether New Zealand’s power crisis is fixable.
Reporter Billie is hanging out with her besties Bluey and Bingo, who are visiting Bunnings all over New Zealand for DIY workshops. But she has to find them first! Video / KKN
Staff from all over NZ have been flown to Northland to help after a record 9 homicides. Video / Carson Bluck, Karina Cooper, David Fisher, Dean Purcell & Michael Craig.
A rescue helicopter attended a mountain biking injury at Summerhill Mountain Biking Trails in Bay of Plenty. Video / Rodney Albertyn
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.
Jugger is a combination of touch rugby and capture the flag, using padded "weapons". Video / Dean Purcell
Multiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni Houston
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Protesters in Tel Aviv march in opposition to the Israeli government's occupation plan, and the Green Party aim high for the next election.
Dan Carter and Unicef's Sarah Fraser got a firsthand look at the need for clean water access in remote Kiribati. Video / Michael Craig
Maia Roddick is an 8-year-old with a passion for drumming. Video / Belinda Roddick
Peeni Henare speaks about grief, hard work and redemption during of electoral race for Tāmaki Makaurau seat. Video / Mark Mitchell