NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, April 30, 2026

Rural headlines: Why NZ meat and dairy products stand out on the world stage | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BusinessDesk Senior reporter, Riley Kennedy with the latest rural headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Australian inflation reaches highest level since 2023 | Ryan Bridge TODAY

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham reveals what this means for our mates across the Ditch. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch city council makes moves to rebuild on quake damaged red zone | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood with the latest from Canterbury news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ashleigh McCaull provides live updates from the ground in London. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

A human face and carefully chosen words from a central banker still carry weight

Jerome Powell’s final major day as chair of the US Federal Reserve is being overshadowed by company earnings from firms with the most to gain from AI | Video | Herald NOW Business

A sneak peek at the progress inside Auckland's luxury department store | Herald NOW Business

Business Herald journalist Tom Raynel on what shoppers can expect from Faradays in the heart of Auckland. Video / Herald NOW Business

US Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair|Herald NOW Business

How concerned does the Fed appear to be about the resilience of the US labour market? Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video |Herald NOW Business

'Quite extraordinary' - Helen Clark on Luxon's attempt to support Iran war | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says it would have been a huge mistake if Christopher Luxon had changed position to explicit support of Iran war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Inside Australia’s quantum push – and the big decision facing New Zealand | Herald NOW Business

Australia bet early on quantum and it’s paying off. Peter Griffin - Tech with 2degrees, discusses the risks, rewards, and what NZ should do next. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 30, 2026

Sport Headlines | Thursday April 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

New research reveals tension at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition | Herald NOW Business

Schneider Electric New Zealand country president Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, April 30, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Winston Peters in hot water after releasing emails. Attack in London sees a 45 year-old man arrested. Video / NZ Herald

MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026

MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026 Video / MetService

Edward von Dadelszen gives construction site tour of department store Faradays

Faradays CEO Edward von Dadelszen gives Herald Business journalist Tom Raynel a tour of the soon-to-open luxury department store.

El Niño is back – what it means for NZ winter

Earth Sciences New Zealand and MetService meteorologist Jon Tunster is with The Front Page to make sense of it all.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government cracks down on sales of nangs, cheaper cannabis and more frequent use in NZ, Electricity Authority probes power price hikes.

MetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026

MetService afternoon weather update: April 29, 2026. Video / MetService

The race is on. Will AI edge make the difference? 2Degrees wrap - Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

This week the elite runners in the AI and tech race are heading to a time check with 42% of the S&P500 reporting quarterly earnings. Video | Herald NOW Business

Company behind ChatGPT misses targets for growth and revenue | Herald NOW

A sea of red across screens as investors check their confidence in companies like Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave. Garth Bray - 2 Degrees wrap. Video |Herald NOW Business

Can Geoff Allott revive domestic cricket in NZ? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

New NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott says he's there to unite the game in New Zealand and embrace the global cricket landscape, including the NZ20 competition.

Entertainment wrapped: Why Celebrity Treasure Island is shaping up to be a hit | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer with the hottest celebrity headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Royals visit US amid rising tension between the two nations | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Royal reporter Kinsey Schofield reveals what's behind the visit. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cannabis cheaper and more available than ever, study finds | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The NZ Drug survey released this morning found cannabis has never been cheaper or easier to get. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE quits OPEC, sending oil price even higher; Herald investigates Cybersmarties | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emirates announce pivot away from Gulf cartel; questions for troubled Irish social media startup with local link to ex-AB Doug Howlett. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

I've got $10m to spend - find me a home: How the ultra-wealthy go real estate shopping

OneRoof takes a tour of Auckland's high-end properties with Barfoot & Thompson agent Paul Neshausen.

Inside new Wellington City Council HQ: Mayor’s office faces wall | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Andrew Little says the office debacle is a symptom of deeper culture problems at council, Ethan Manera reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Is it okay for a wannabe MP to call another a piece of s***? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge asks Marama Davidson about comments a Green candidate has made about David Seymour. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Power prices are going up 8%, Ryan Bridge asks Nicola Willis what's being done about it

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on power and fuel costs hitting Kiwis hard, plus Air NZ's downgrade by ratings agency Moody's. | Ryan Bridge TODAY

'going to be introducing a simple, targeted capital gains tax' Chris Hipkins | Ryan Bridge TODAY

'We are going to be introducing a simple, targeted capital gains tax' Chris Hipkins speaks on future plans. Video | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Foreign Investment Spike - Anne Gibson, Herald property editor | Herald NOW Business

Foreign Investment went from $10 billion a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Video / Herald NOW Business

Halter's global connectivity plan for farmers | Herald NOW Business

Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink. Chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Live: King Charles delivers address to Congress in Washington DC

King Charles delivers address to Congress in Washington DC Video / PBS News

Who are the big winners of the NZ-India FTA deal? | Herald NOW Business

A once-in-a-generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Wednesday April 29, 2026

Sport Headlines | Wednesday April 29, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

MetService morning weather update: April 29, 2026

MetService morning weather update: April 29, 2026 Video / MetService

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026. King Charles set to address the US public today. Weather watch as El Nino system approaches. Video / NZ Herald

Maui gas field set to close | Herald NOW Business

The giant Maui field is soon to be no more, the operator advising it will stop gas production by year’s end. Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds Management. Video / Herald NOW Business

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little on his “smaller” new office

Little says putting mayor’s office on level one, while the executive leadership gets the top floor, is symptomatic of “underlying culture” issues at council. Video / Mark Mitchell

Aotearoa Digital Priorities Report 2026 reveals business leaders' biggest concerns

"We're overusing AI in the wrong places," says Tuanz head Craig Young. Video / NZ Herald