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New ZealandNicola Willis reacts to Chris Hipkins' remarkNational's deputy leader said she took offence to Hipkins saying she may need medical help.Watch22 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandThe new age of car buying: EVs, hybrids and the end of old mythsToday on The Front Page, AA chief mobility officer, Jonathan Sergel, is with us to break down the fact and fiction around EVs.Watch22 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing man Philip SuttonSenior Sergeant Craig Pickering said a police search team have found a body in the search for Karori man Philip Sutton. Video / RNZWatch22 Apr 03:21 AM
PoliticsWatch: National whip speaks regarding Herald report he tried to contact PM about flagging supportStuart Smith said he didn't feel it was appropriate to correct the story he claims was inaccurate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flooding on access road to Central Hawke’s Bay propertyFloodwaters flowing across the access road to a Central Hawke’s Bay farm at Waipari Station. Farmer Mark Warren said the event was worse than Cyclone Bola in his area.Watch22 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandWhere have NZ's entry-level jobs gone?Careers expert Craig McAlpine on the industries most affected by the graduate-level job crunch | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch22 Apr 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTe Reiputa New Zealand's biggest build-to-rent project opening soonHundreds of Aucklanders could soon have access to safe, long-term rental housing in a new development designed for up to 700 residents.Watch22 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Police speak to media on missing Christchurch woman casePolice speak to media in ChristchurchWatch21 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandWould you leave a 300k job for your marriage? | Ryan Bridge TODAYMaxim Institute Chief Executive, Tim Wilson and Are media editorial director, Sarah Henry discuss today's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown tells Ryan Bridge what he makes of National's leadership saga | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe Mayor of Auckland on the city's plan for a second harbour crossing - and not yet being able to agree on a plan with the Government.Watch21 Apr 08:45 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWho were the All Blacks legends that lured Gilbert Enoka back? | Ryan Bridge TODAYAll Blacks leadership and mental performance coach Gilbert Enoka explains the thinking behind his key theories and why he's back in the All Blacks setup. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFrom Rocket Lab to better fishing reels, plus CPI, QSBO and confidence | Ryan Bridge TODAYCore inflation holding steady around 2%, Seneca reinvents fishing reels. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:44 PM
New Zealand'NZ is a careful country': Seymour's budget preview | Ryan Bridge TODAYChlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour reflect on whether anyone can actually control inflation, and whether politicians can actually work together. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:29 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYAre religious leaders getting too political? Bishop Steve Lowe weighs in | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe Bishop of Auckland and president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Steve Lowe, discusses the big issues, both local and global. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:28 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWinston 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 TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:25 PM
Herald NOW BusinessThe confidence to make a side-hustle the main game – Garth Bray 2degrees wrap | Herald NOWSam Connor left an eight-year gig at Rocket Lab to build the ultimate fishing reel, using the advanced manufacturing techniques he learned there. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch21 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis on National's confidence vote on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAYFinance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge following yesterday's confidence vote. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 07:42 PM
Herald NOW BusinessWhat New Zealand businesses get right about branding and what they can learn | Herald NOW BusinessBrand strategist Brian Richards on why aesthetics, functionality and ethics matter for modern brands. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch21 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandRyan Bridge on Luxon's confidence vote | Ryan Bridge TODAYChristopher Luxon officially has everyone's attention, and how he uses it will determine how long he keeps his job. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 07:29 PM
Herald NOW BusinessEl Salvador - the first country in the world to use bitcoin as legal tender | Herald NOW BusinessCross-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 BusinessWatch21 Apr 07:26 PM
Herald NOW BusinessLatest analysis on the Global Dairy Market | Herald NOW BusinessGlobal insights into how inflation and China's demand for dairy are impacting the dairy market, with Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch21 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026Watch21 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 22, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Inflation could be higher than expected, Luxon passes vote of confidence | Wednesday April 22, 2026Watch21 Apr 07:04 PM
Herald NOW BusinessGlobal 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 BusinessWatch21 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 22MetService weather update: April 22. Video / MetServiceWatch21 Apr 06:19 PM
New ZealandPihama Hall blaze: Eight South Taranaki fire crews battle major blazeMultiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandWellington man ‘dumbstruck’ to find car on fence after floodA 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 LittleWatch21 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026MetService Severe Weather Update: Tuesday 21 April 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch21 Apr 04:04 AM
PoliticsNational's Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop comment on National confidence voteChristopher Luxon said he had the support of the caucus. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon remains National leader after caucus confidence voteKatie Bradford speaks to the New Zealand Herald’s chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, about Christopher Luxon’s vote of confidence.Watch21 Apr 02:28 AM
EntertainmentKing Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tributeKing Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family ChannelWatch21 Apr 02:20 AM
PoliticsLuxon survives confidence votePolitical analysis as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gets a vote of confidence from National’s caucus. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandPolice search Manawatū River after report of person in fast moving waterPolice said they received a report about 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday April 21, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Inflation remains unchanged in March quarter and Wellington's heavy red rain warning has been reduced | Tuesday April 21, 2026Watch21 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew podcast and short film goes inside the Long Range Desert Group - Desert PiratesComing 23rd April 2026, a new four-part podcast series and short film reveals what life was like for the secret Kiwi unit operating behind enemy lines.Watch21 Apr 01:03 AM
BusinessRising prices: Liam Dann breaks down the first-quarter CPI inflation rateNew 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.Watch21 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandNew $50 million Te Atatū supermarketGN Construction is nearing completion of the makeover of the ex-Woolworths, turning it into New World Te Atatū.Watch21 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsSenior National minister Mark Mitchell speaks to media before caucus meetingMitchell insists caucus meeting will be "normal" despite media reports on Luxon's leadership. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald: Christopher Luxon speaks to media post-caucus meetingChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after National caucus meetingWatch20 Apr 10:34 PM
