Home / New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026NZ Herald22 Apr, 2026 06:45 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026
Herald NOW BusinessGovernment moves to stop gold-plated infrastructure projects | Herald NOW BusinessSenior correspondent Katie Bradford examines how the Infrastructure Commission may change how big projects are delivered. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch22 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's financial outlook downgraded to negative by rating agency | Ryan Bridge TODAYInfometrics' principal economist Brad Olsen on ratings agency Moody's downgrading NZ's financial outlook. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch22 Apr 07:17 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: April 23MetService weather update: April 23. Video / MetServiceWatch22 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026Sport Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026Watch22 Apr 07:00 PM
Herald NOW BusinessSpaceX, Anthropic's Mythos and Apple dominate tech this week | Herald NOW BusinessEnd of an era for Apple, SpaceX moves to acquire startup Cursor and more, Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriya discusses the latest tech news. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch22 Apr 06:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026Watch22 Apr 06:45 PM
Herald NOW BusinessHealthcare companies on both sides of the ditch are having a tough week | Herald NOW BusinessEBOS and Cochlear share price down, but for different reasons. Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch22 Apr 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMichael Hill's Jonathan Waecker outlines his plans for the jeweller's new directionMichael Hill's new CEO Jonathan Waecker talks to the Herald about his plans for the international retailer. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAntioch's cloud simulation platform for robotics and autonomyKiwi Harry Melsop has raised $15m for his AI start-up.Watch22 Apr 05:00 PM
ChristchurchInside One NZ Stadium’s secret rooftop tourOn the rooftop of One NZ Stadium is a walkway that takes those who are brave enough around the seating perimeter and within touching distance of the roof. Video / Alyse WrightWatch22 Apr 05:00 PM
Property'Super pocket of Remuera': What families are willing to sacrifice to get into NZ's top school zoneOneRoof asks Bayleys agent Steve Koerber about the three most powerful words in real estate. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Pirates - a short film about the Long Range Desert GroupThis is the story of the LRDG, an elite NZ unit in WWII. For more, listen to the podcast series 'Desert Pirates'. Short film by Bird of Paradise Productions for NZ Herald.Watch22 Apr 04:45 PM
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
