NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 25, 2026

Blues beat Reds 36-33 in Super Point victory

The Blues beat the Reds 36-33 in a Super Point victory at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch. Video / Sky Sport

Hurricanes beat Brumbies 45-12

The Hurricanes beat the Brumbies 45-12 at the newly opened One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. Video / Sky Sport

Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Boos mar dawn service in Sydney and Climate Change Commission warns about Emissions Trading Scheme | Saturday, April 25, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Multiple cars involved with emergency services following Southern Motorway crash

Multiple cars involved with emergency services following Southern Motorway crash in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Anzac wreath laying at the National Commemoration in Wellington

High commissioners and ambassadors from around the world lay wreaths at the National Commemoration in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Anzac Day in Rotorua

Locals gathered at Ohinemutu for the dawn service. Video / NZ Herald

Mount Maunganui Anzac flyover

Mount Maunganui Anzac dawn service.  Two Yak-52 Russian trainers take part in the annual Classic Flyers Anzac parade flyover. Video / Sonya Bateson

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 25, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday April 25, 2026. Lest we forget: Anzac Day is celebrated around the country today. One NZ Stadium open in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Secrets of Celebrity Treasure Island revealed

The Herald's Jenni Mortimer goes behind the scenes on the reality TV show to find out just what happens before the camera starts rolling.

Anzac Day Dawn Service at Auckland War Memorial Museum

Relive the action from the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum 2026. Video /  Whakaata Māori | MĀORI+

Barry Soper on his book 'One Last Question, Prime Minister'

Journalist Barry Soper rates Helen Clark highest and Jacinda Ardern lowest of the 12 Prime Ministers he has covered.

How Iran’s war and oil shock could hit inflation, interest rates and jobs

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with The Front Page to take us through what this all means for our country’s economy, and for you.

Trailer: New Zealand Spy

Paul Williams, Bret McKenzie, Rose Matafeo and Joe Thomas star in TVNZ's new comedy, New Zealand Spy.

Afternoon Headlines | Monday, April 24, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Slip blocks highway and Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire | Monday, April 24, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images

Northland’s Patric Nussbaum crowned fastest man on a motorbike

Patric Nussbaum hit 380km/h to become fastest man on a motorbike at a recent landspeed event. Video / Yolisa Tswanya

Slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera

Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into Waiwera Coach Trail Villas. Video \ Michael Craig

Wet weather causes slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera

Wet weathers causes slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera. Video / NZ Herald

TVNZ app glitches leave thousands angry, former TV host's new job | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZH Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie on TVNZ app glitches leave thousands angry, former TV host's new job, new RNZ audio boss reveals what's next. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Is it bad to fall in love with a robot? Daily panel debates today's headlines | Ryan Bridge TODAY

TV presenter Louise Wallace and podcast host Mark Crysell discuss the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Anzac Day: RSA report worrying trend in modern day veterans | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The number of veterans marching is declining. The RSA national president explains why. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch Super Rugby: Israel Dagg reveals his score predictions | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former All Black Israel Dagg explains why this weekend's rugby is so significant. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your Anzac weekend weather outlook with MetService | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService's John Law reveals the best spots to be this long weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports wrapped: Christchurch's new stadium gets its rugby debut | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The lads discuss this weekend's sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

2026 economic recovery 'delayed' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie on NZ's economic outlook. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Political panel: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson join the show to talk the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil telling two stories, Zethos fires up Chch plant | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets giving mixed oil signals, cleantech firm starts $6m experimental refinery, did a Polymarket user fix a bet on Paris weather with a hair dryer? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ-India FTA to be signed on Monday, 33% tariff on sheep meat to be eliminated | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland on NZ-India FTA being signed on Monday. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner says damning review on internal culture is 'no surprise' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers talks about a fresh review calling for an urgent reset of police culture as well as the 'wave of crime' arriving in New Zealand.

As we head to Anzac Day tomorrow, we mark a wartime relationship with Aus | Herald NOW Business

'Trade can help sustain that peace, but it doesn’t guarantee it.' Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

Sport Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

Michelle Montague takes on Mayra Bueno Silva for shot at UFC rankings

Kiwi bantamweight Michelle Montague returns to the UFC octagon against Mayra Bueno Silva on April 26. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Moody's downgrades economic outlook, NZ police culture under review | Friday April 24, 2026

What's helping women reach leadership positions? | Herald NOW Business

Partner support ranks alongside workplace factors as a critical driver of success. Leadership coach and researcher - Dr Amanda Sterling. Video / Herald NOW Business

The country's economic outlook continues to be grim | Herald NOW Business

As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses what the key indicators to watch for are. Video / Herald NOW Business

Tariffs, tensions and trade wars. What's shaping China’s economy? | Herald NOW Business

China's manufacturing sector remains strong - ANZ's chief economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung. Video / Herald NOW Business

Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere | Herald NOW Business

Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives? Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 24

MetService weather update: April 24.

NZ house sales keep falling as first-home buyers drive demand

Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson is with The Front Page to unpack what’s really happening in the housing market, and what could come next.

The Business of Tech: How algorithms are quietly rewriting the state

BusinessDesk journalist Cécile Meier discusses her multi‑part investigation into the use of AI across Government