NZ Herald Focus 3rd May

2 May, 2016 11:13 PM

In NZ Herald Focus today - the latest from our Rugby league writer Michael Burgess who's in Sydney ahead Warriors game on Friday and Leicester City are crowned English Premier League champions for the first time in their 132 year history. Also we look at why thousands of children begin secondary school each year without the skills needed to make it through.

Claims of Israel-Iran ceasefire and fewer business loans for Reserve Bank | NZ Herald News Update

Claims of Israel-Iran ceasefire and fewer business loans for Reserve Bank | NZ Herald News Update

Conflicting claims from the White House and Iran over a ceasefire, and the Reserve Bank is lending less to businesses than it recorded 5 years ago. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Wellington homeowner uncovers human remains in their garden

Wellington homeowner uncovers human remains in their garden

Police have launched an investigation after a Wellington homeowner uncovered human remains in their garden. Video / Ethan Manera

NZ Herald Live: Question time

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NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

Finance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel prices

Finance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel prices

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark Mitchell

Winter travel trends to escape the cold weather

Winter travel trends to escape the cold weather

Herald Travel writer, Sarah Pollok talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest winter travel trends.

Herald NOW panel: New Wellington toilet, "fridge cigarettes" & Israel Iran conflict

Herald NOW panel: New Wellington toilet, "fridge cigarettes" & Israel Iran conflict

Herald NOW's panel Jose Pagani and Matty McLean join Ryan Bridge to talk new wellington toilet, "fridge cigarettes" & Israel Iran conflict

US strikes on Iran shunning diplomacy, says former Prime Minister Helen Clark

US strikes on Iran shunning diplomacy, says former Prime Minister Helen Clark

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins Herald NOW to explain how she views the US strikes on Iran and what needs to happen next

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: The end of Windows 10

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: The end of Windows 10

Noel Leeming's chief operations officer talks to Ryan Bridge about the impact of Microsoft support for Windows 10 ending in October.

GPs to get $175m funding increase

GPs to get $175m funding increase

Pinnacles Health CEO, Justin Butcher on the $175 boost in funding the Government hopes will lead to faster care.

Healthy homes deadline looms: Herald NOW speaks to landlords and tenants

Healthy homes deadline looms: Herald NOW speaks to landlords and tenants

What are your rights with the new healthy homes rules? Ryan Bridge speaks to Matt Ball from the NZ Property Federation and Zac Thomas from Renters United.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 24 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 24 2025

What will happen to petrol prices as tensions escalate in Middle East

What will happen to petrol prices as tensions escalate in Middle East

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie speaks to Herald NOW about how Middle East tensions will affect oil and petrol prices.

Wellington reporter Ethan Manera on Wellington's new 2.3 million dollar toilets

Wellington reporter Ethan Manera on Wellington's new 2.3 million dollar toilets

Herald NOW ventures to the capital to canvas Wellington's 2.3 million dollar toilets complete with a light show

Chris Hipkins on Labour's position on the US strikes and his recent trip to Ireland

Chris Hipkins on Labour's position on the US strikes and his recent trip to Ireland

Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Herald NOW to talk politics including what Labour makes of the US strikes on Iran and his recent trip to China.

Trying to get a deal with Ngāpuhi: NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW

Trying to get a deal with Ngāpuhi: NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW

NZ First Minister Shane Jones joins Herald NOW to talk about trying to get a treaty settlement with Ngāpuhi and the future of regional government.

Kiwi journalist Perry Wilton live from Doha as Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar

Kiwi journalist Perry Wilton live from Doha as Iran launches missiles at US base in Qatar

Iran strikes back at the US by firing missiles at its air base in Qatar. Herald NOW checks in with a Kiwi journalist live from Doha.

Fairies take over Penrose!

Fairies take over Penrose!

Reporter Aisha visits a fairy wonderland that has sprung up in the heart of industrial Auckland, with an exclusive look behind the scenes with their 'Fairy Godmother'.

All Blacks first squad named

All Blacks first squad named

Scott Robertson’s 33-man squad for France series includes world-class players but is it balanced?

Markets with Madison: Halter’s US expansion

Markets with Madison: Halter’s US expansion

Craig Piggott left Rocket Lab to build cow collars and create a virtual fencing company in 2017. Its technology is now digitising farms and ranches around the world.

$2.3 million cost of Wellington CBD toilets raise eyebrows

$2.3 million cost of Wellington CBD toilets raise eyebrows

The new public toilet features rainbow lighting and a ribbed timber facade. Video / Ethan Manera

MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28

MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28

MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28. Video / MetService

NZ First drafting bill to require a single Ngāpuhi settlement

NZ First drafting bill to require a single Ngāpuhi settlement

Seymour responds to NZ First drafting bill for only one Ngāpuhi settlement.

Acting PM David Seymour says NZ won't rush to judgment on US attacks on Iran

Acting PM David Seymour says NZ won't rush to judgment on US attacks on Iran

David Seymour says New Zealand is still waiting for further information before responding to calls to denounce the bombings as a breach of international law.

Wellington woman denies murder of elderly mum

Wellington woman denies murder of elderly mum

Julia DeLuney is on trial at the High Court in Wellington for the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in her Khandallah home. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conference

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NZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conference

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour holds post-Cabinet press conference

Scott Robertson names his first All Black selections of 2025

Scott Robertson names his first All Black selections of 2025

Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named.

Caleb Clarke's statement following sentencing in Auckland District Court

Caleb Clarke's statement following sentencing in Auckland District Court

All Black Caleb Clarke's statement outside Auckland District Court following his sentencing, where he was discharged without conviction. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video

Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video

Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford turned 7 on June 21, with Clarke Gayford making a 'Jellycat Diner' cake for the occasion. Video / @clarkegayford

PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform

PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform

On the Mike Hosking PM Christopher Luxon says he's open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform. NewstalkZB

Premium

Foodstuffs South Island’s new $28m automated freezer distribution centre

Foodstuffs South Island’s new $28m automated freezer distribution centre

This vast new Hornby pallet hotel is due to open on August 21. Video / George Heard

Th' Dudes on the bill for the 'Biggest Pub Gig In The World'

Th' Dudes on the bill for the 'Biggest Pub Gig In The World'

'Biggest Pub Gig In The World', how Peter Urlich Th' Dudes Frontman talks turning Spark arena into one big Pub.

Hawke’s Bay runner plans marathon for 115 women killed on runs

Hawke’s Bay runner plans marathon for 115 women killed on runs

Hawke’s Bay runner Nicole Pendreigh plans a marathon for 115 women killed on runs. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Panel: Former All Black, Ian Jones and Sherson Willis Director, Trish Sherson

Herald NOW Panel: Former All Black, Ian Jones and Sherson Willis Director, Trish Sherson

Former All Black and All Black Experience General Manager, Ian Jones and Sherson Willis Director, Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge for the daily panel.

US strikes on Iran: What could be next?

US strikes on Iran: What could be next?

Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie on international reaction to US strikes on Iran. Video / Herald NOW

Where does this Crusaders' win rank?

Where does this Crusaders' win rank?

Herald sports reporters Alex Powell and Cam McMillan run Ryan Bridge through the weekend of sport, including the Crusaders Super Rugby title.

Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: 23 June 2025

Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: 23 June 2025

Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis discusses how Oil prices will be affected following the United States' strike on Iran. Video / Herald NOW

KidsCan launches Winter Appeal on its 20th anniversary

KidsCan launches Winter Appeal on its 20th anniversary

Kidscan founder Dame Julie Chapman joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain why the winter appeal is so important for families struggling to make ends meet.

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