NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, April 18, 2026

Apple CEO heads to the boardroom, putting an engineer back in charge | Herald NOW Business

'A world where your AI agent sits in the palm of your hand could be a lucrative one for the company that gets that right.' Garth Bray 2degrees Wrap. Video | Herald NOW Business

Santana Minerals CEO says online abuse of Sir Sam Neill is unacceptable | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Central Otago Santana gold mine project leader claims the benefits will outweigh the costs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Government moves to stop gold-plated infrastructure projects | Herald NOW Business

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford examines how the Infrastructure Commission may change how big projects are delivered. Video / Herald NOW Business

New Zealand's financial outlook downgraded to negative by rating agency | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Infometrics' principal economist Brad Olsen on ratings agency Moody's downgrading NZ's financial outlook. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService weather update: April 23

MetService weather update: April 23. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026

SpaceX, Anthropic's Mythos and Apple dominate tech this week | Herald NOW Business

End 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 Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026

Healthcare companies on both sides of the ditch are having a tough week | Herald NOW Business

EBOS and Cochlear share price down, but for different reasons. Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW Business

Michael Hill's Jonathan Waecker outlines his plans for the jeweller's new direction

Michael Hill's new CEO Jonathan Waecker talks to the Herald about his plans for the international retailer. Video / Cameron Pitney

Antioch's cloud simulation platform for robotics and autonomy

Kiwi Harry Melsop has raised $15m for his AI start-up.

Inside One NZ Stadium’s secret rooftop tour

On 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 Wright

'Super pocket of Remuera': What families are willing to sacrifice to get into NZ's top school zone

OneRoof asks Bayleys agent Steve Koerber about the three most powerful words in real estate. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Desert Pirates - a short film about the Long Range Desert Group

This 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.

Nicola Willis reacts to Chris Hipkins' remark

National's deputy leader said she took offence to Hipkins saying she may need medical help.

The new age of car buying: EVs, hybrids and the end of old myths

Today on The Front Page, AA chief mobility officer, Jonathan Sergel, is with us to break down the fact and fiction around EVs.

Body found in search for missing man Philip Sutton

Senior Sergeant Craig Pickering said a police search team have found a body in the search for Karori man Philip Sutton. Video / RNZ

Watch: National whip speaks regarding Herald report he tried to contact PM about flagging support

Stuart Smith said he didn't feel it was appropriate to correct the story he claims was inaccurate. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Flooding on access road to Central Hawke’s Bay property

Floodwaters 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.

Where have NZ's entry-level jobs gone?

Careers expert Craig McAlpine on the industries most affected by the graduate-level job crunch | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Te Reiputa New Zealand's biggest build-to-rent project opening soon

Hundreds of Aucklanders could soon have access to safe, long-term rental housing in a new development designed for up to 700 residents.

Live: Police speak to media on missing Christchurch woman case

Police speak to media in Christchurch

Would you leave a 300k job for your marriage? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Maxim Institute Chief Executive, Tim Wilson and Are media editorial director, Sarah Henry discuss today's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wayne Brown tells Ryan Bridge what he makes of National's leadership saga | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The 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.

Who were the All Blacks legends that lured Gilbert Enoka back? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

All 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 TODAY

From Rocket Lab to better fishing reels, plus CPI, QSBO and confidence | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Core inflation holding steady around 2%, Seneca reinvents fishing reels. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'NZ is a careful country': Seymour's budget preview | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour reflect on whether anyone can actually control inflation, and whether politicians can actually work together. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Are religious leaders getting too political? Bishop Steve Lowe weighs in | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Bishop of Auckland and president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Steve Lowe, discusses the big issues, both local and global. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston 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 TODAY

The confidence to make a side-hustle the main game – Garth Bray 2degrees wrap | Herald NOW

Sam 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 Business

Nicola Willis on National's confidence vote on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge following yesterday's confidence vote. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What New Zealand businesses get right about branding and what they can learn | Herald NOW Business

Brand strategist Brian Richards on why aesthetics, functionality and ethics matter for modern brands. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge on Luxon's confidence vote | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christopher Luxon officially has everyone's attention, and how he uses it will determine how long he keeps his job. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

El Salvador - the first country in the world to use bitcoin as legal tender | Herald NOW Business

Cross-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 Business

Latest analysis on the Global Dairy Market | Herald NOW Business

Global insights into how inflation and China's demand for dairy are impacting the dairy market, with Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Sport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 22, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Inflation could be higher than expected, Luxon passes vote of confidence | Wednesday April 22, 2026

Global 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 Business

MetService weather update: April 22

MetService weather update: April 22. Video / MetService

Pihama Hall blaze: Eight South Taranaki fire crews battle major blaze

Multiple South Taranaki fire crews battled a fire at Pihama Hall overnight. Video / Supplied