NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, April 30, 2026

Close call in Whangārei Harbour

A tug towing a barge tries to warn off small vessels that were illegally anchored in the shipping lane. Video / Supplied

What NZ can learn from the Trump attack

Waikato University's Al Gillespie joins The Front Page to unpack rising threats to political leaders

Albatross blown off course by Cyclone Vaianu

An albatross needing treatment after being blown off course during Cyclone Vaianu was released off Hawke's Bay on Thursday.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, April 30, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Labour Party’s lack of policy, Christchurch man faces 43 charges for fuel theft, changes set to make OCR decisions more transparent.

Suzy Cato returns to host a new season of You and Me

The beloved children's entertainer chats about her nostalgic return to the small screen. Video \ Jason Dorday

Watch: Winston Peters reacts to release of emails showing PM wanted explicit Iran war backing

The Foreign Affairs Minister admitted it was a mistake not informing Christopher Luxon the emails were being released. Video / Mark Mitchell

Inquest into Abbey Caves tragedy begins in Whangārei

Coroner Alexander Ho opened the inquest into the death of Karnin Petera at the Whangārei District Court. Video / Shannon Pitman

Coalition crisis is a problem for Luxon - not Peters

A coalition in crisis after Peters' office released OIA docs showing Luxon's people wanted to go further in supporting Trump's war in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Crimson acquires second brick-and-mortar school

Crimson Academies CEO Penelope Barton on her company's acquisition of Summit Point School, which supports students with specific learning needs.

G.J. Gardner: Impact of fuel crisis on construction not as dire as it seems | Ryan Bridge TODAY

G.J. Gardner Homes General Manager Olly Sundstrum speaks to Ryan Bridge about the impact of the fuel crisis on construction. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How New Zealand could eliminate cervical cancer completely | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cancer Society CEO Nicola Coom says New Zealand is falling behind in cancer prevention. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Are cycleways the answer to the fuel crisis? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele and Pead PR founder Deborah Pead discuss the top headlines of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rural headlines: Why NZ meat and dairy products stand out on the world stage | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BusinessDesk Senior reporter, Riley Kennedy with the latest rural headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Can Taylor Swift actually trademark her own voice and image? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trademark specialist lawyer, Zoe Dewhurst reveals whether a voice and image trademark can be done. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Australian inflation reaches highest level since 2023 | Ryan Bridge TODAY

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham reveals what this means for our mates across the Ditch. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch City Council makes moves to rebuild on quake-damaged red zone | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ashleigh McCaull provides live updates from the ground in London. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

A human face and carefully chosen words from a central banker still carry weight

Jerome Powell’s final major day as chair of the US Federal Reserve is being overshadowed by company earnings from firms with the most to gain from AI | Video | Herald NOW Business

A sneak peek at the progress inside Auckland's luxury department store | Herald NOW Business

Business Herald journalist Tom Raynel on what shoppers can expect from Faradays in the heart of Auckland. Video / Herald NOW Business

US Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair|Herald NOW Business

How concerned does the Fed appear to be about the resilience of the US labour market? Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video |Herald NOW Business

'Quite extraordinary' - Helen Clark on Luxon's attempt to support Iran war | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says it would have been a huge mistake if Christopher Luxon had changed position to explicit support of Iran war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Inside Australia’s quantum push – and the big decision facing New Zealand | Herald NOW Business

Australia bet early on quantum and it’s paying off. Peter Griffin - Tech with 2degrees, discusses the risks, rewards, and what NZ should do next. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 30, 2026

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

New research reveals tension at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition | Herald NOW Business

Schneider Electric New Zealand country president Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, April 30, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Winston Peters in hot water after releasing emails. Attack in London sees a 45 year-old man arrested. Video / NZ Herald

MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026

MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026 Video / MetService

Edward von Dadelszen gives construction site tour of department store Faradays

Faradays CEO Edward von Dadelszen gives Herald Business journalist Tom Raynel a tour of the soon-to-open luxury department store.

El Niño is back – what it means for NZ winter

Earth Sciences New Zealand and MetService meteorologist Jon Tunster is with The Front Page to make sense of it all.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government cracks down on sales of nangs, cheaper cannabis and more frequent use in NZ, Electricity Authority probes power price hikes.

MetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026

MetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026. Video / MetService

The race is on. Will AI edge make the difference? 2Degrees wrap - Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

This week the elite runners in the AI and tech race are heading to a time check with 42% of the S&P500 reporting quarterly earnings. Video | Herald NOW Business

Company behind ChatGPT misses targets for growth and revenue | Herald NOW

A sea of red across screens as investors check their confidence in companies like Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave. Garth Bray - 2 Degrees wrap. Video |Herald NOW Business

Can Geoff Allott revive domestic cricket in NZ? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

New NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott says he's there to unite the game in New Zealand and embrace the global cricket landscape, including the NZ20 competition.

Entertainment wrapped: Why Celebrity Treasure Island is shaping up to be a hit | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer with the hottest celebrity headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Royals visit US amid rising tension between the two nations | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Royal reporter Kinsey Schofield reveals what's behind the visit. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cannabis cheaper and more available than ever, study finds | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The NZ Drug survey released this morning found cannabis has never been cheaper or easier to get. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE quits OPEC, sending oil price even higher; Herald investigates Cybersmarties | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emirates announce pivot away from Gulf cartel; questions for troubled Irish social media startup with local link to ex-AB Doug Howlett. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

I've got $10m to spend - find me a home: How the ultra-wealthy go real estate shopping

OneRoof takes a tour of Auckland's high-end properties with Barfoot & Thompson agent Paul Neshausen.

Inside new Wellington City Council HQ: Mayor’s office faces wall | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Andrew Little says the office debacle is a symptom of deeper culture problems at council, Ethan Manera reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY