NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026

MPs to consider tougher privacy rules

Labour MP Ayesha Verrall speaks to Ryan Bridge about the push to introduce tougher privacy rules. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cyber security, vaping health and Luxons outfit

Political commentator Lara Greaves and The Elephant vodcast co-host Mark Crysell join Ryan Bridge on todays panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

CPR performed on seagull after being hit by ball at Turkey football match

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week - reviving the bird.

Inside Radisson RED Auckland, The City’s Most Theatrical New Hotel

A design-led hotel bringing theatre, art, skyline views and a creative hub to Auckland city.

Entertainment: Tourette’s and the Baftas

Chief entertainment reporter, Jenni Mortimer unpacks the BAFTA's tourettes saga. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'Our focus is not politicising this incident': Director of Medimap speaks on data breach

Director of Medimap Geoffrey Sayer joins Ryan Bridge today to discuss the latest health data breach.

Do vapes actually help smokers quit? ASH Chair Robert Beaglehole responds

ASH responds following concerns that thousands of free vapes are being handed out to smokers despite low success rates. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Landlords wary over Labour's plans for interest deductibility

NZ Property Investors Federation's Matt Ball joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'Lack of understanding': PPTA speaks on Govt's education announcement

Post Primary Teachers' Association president Chris Abercrombie joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss the Government's rolling out of new science and maths packs in schools.

Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales after police search family home

A Christchurch woman accused of cancer fraud has been arrested after going on the run, Claire Sherwood reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Cybersecurity MediMap hack

David Seymour and cybersecurity expert Adam Burns discuss the MediMap hack.

Some townhouses no longer ‘new builds’, Taranaki bid to maintain NZSAS vehicle fleet

Business with Forsyth Barr: Slow sales may cost some townhouse developments their ‘new build’ status, another AI chips-for-shares deal, Supacat signs MOU with Taranaki Alliance.

Young people slipping through the cracks when it comes to mental health, new data shows

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission data shows more young people are experiencing mental health distress, but fewer are seeing professionals for help. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Racism in the House, cybersecurity hack and Resource Management Act | Herald NOW

David Seymour and Marama Davidson join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest political stories. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'It'll help hundreds, not thousands': Doctor response to new Pharmac proposal

Pharmac is proposing to widen access to drugs for people with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma.

Cyber attack on health platform Mediamap

Cybersecurity hack sees patients marked as dead, others renamed as Charlie Kirk. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

New Zealand man arrested at Perth Airport after violent extremist material found on phone

The 24-year-old was stopped by Australian Border Force after arriving on an overseas flight. Video / Australian Federal Police (AFP)

MetService morning weather update: February 25

MetService morning weather update: February 25. Video / MetService

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Kelly Slater at NZ Golf Open

Arguably the greatest surfer of all time is appearing at the NZ Golf Open in Queenstown. Kelly Slater talks about his golf game and his plans to surf in NZ. Video / Mike Thorpe

What will it take for dog laws to change in wake of another fatal attack?

SPCA chief scientific officer, Dr Arnja Dale, is with The Front Page podcast to discuss how we could potentially move forward, so no one else dies from a dog attack.

'Loudest bang I've ever heard' as car crashes through Columbus Glen Innes cafe for the second time

Sudhakar bacharam, owner of Columbus, Glen Innes, said it was’ Loudest bang I've ever heard' as car crashes through Columbus Glen Innes cafe for second time, Video \ Jason Dorday

Busted Kiwi drug smuggler sentenced to 26 years' jail

The 31-year-old was caught after his boat broke down while he was trying to smuggle more than 800kg of cocaine into Western Australia. Supplied / WA Police

Luxon comments on the MediMap hack

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expresses concern over the MediMap hack. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes Pharmac announcement

The Associate Minister of Health is making an announcement on Pharmac funding. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes education announcement

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes education announcement. Video / RNZ

Sydney's major event line-up a drawcard for Kiwi travellers

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera, Disney's THE LION KING, and Vivid Sydney; House of Travel's Patrick McCarthy joins Herald NOW.

Mercury steady on guidance, red meat boosts PPGF Wrightson, NZME posts 15% earnings lift

Interim results for four companies and a full year for NZME show broad uplift apart from construction sector in first half. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Wellington wrap: Leaky hotels, plus infertility ignored | Herald NOW

Wellington reporter Sammy Carter gives the latest Wellington news. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Daily panel with Maryanne Sprudle and Rob Campbell

Should recreational drugs be legalised for personal use? The panel discuss.

Should recreational drugs be legalised for personal use? | Herald NOW

Public health lecturer Dr Rose Crossin is calling for an overhaul of NZ's drug laws. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Paul Spain: Bunnings' new partnership with Uber Eats signals a quiet evolution

Uber Eats will offer over 30,000 hardware, gardening and trade supplies on their app.

What will Labour commit to in a first term?

Leader Chris Hipkins says Labour wants more than one term to deliver.

Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein | Herald NOW

International affairs expert Anthony Glees with the latest on Andrew's and Mandelson's arrest. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Tariff ripples hit US markets, FPH lifts guidance, which regions led retail spending revival?

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare lifts FY guidance, will report on impact of US tariff regime in May; retail spending rose 0.9% in December quarter. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Parenting and ADHD

Natasya Jones, leadership coach and co-founder of Divergent Thinking, is ADHD and mum to two ADHD boys. Video / Sylvie Whinray

New Zealand ranked best in the world for sleep, expert explains

Sleep researcher Karyn O'Keeffe explains what it takes to get a good night's sleep.

New cardiac arrest report paints stark picture of NZ's survival rates

New cardiac arrest report reveals New Zealand's survival rates are worryingly low.

PwC CEO: Will New Zealand businesses keep up with AI? | Herald NOW

PwC's annual CEO survey found a majority of bosses are most concerned about AI. Video / Ryan Bridge Today