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'Not over yet': Eight scrub fires burn around Canterbury

Fire and Emergency NZ is responding to a fire in Southbridge and another in Springfield. Video / Kirsty Wilde

Shane Jones crowned NZ First deputy leader

NZ First MP Shane Jones is now the party's deputy leader after a unanimous caucus vote. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService severe weather September 17-19

MetService severe weather September 17-19. Video / MetService

Minibus flips on State Highway 39

Emergency services at the scene after a minibus flipped on State Highway 39, just outside of Ōtorohanga. Video / Michael Morrah, Katie Harris

MetService Weather 17th September 2025

MetService Weather 17th September 2025. Video / MetService

Panel: Data shows chances of prison sentence at all-time high

Herald Now's daily Panel with Valocity Global CEO Carmen Vicelich and Senior Journalist Simon Wilson.

Markets outlook with Forsyth Barr: Investing during market highs

Markets outlook with Forsyth Barr: Investment Adviser Mark Richardson speaks to Ryan Bridge.

'Explained: why is food giant Talley's taking TVNZ to court?

NZ Herald investigative Reporter Matt Nippert speaks to Ryan Bridge about why food giant Talley's has taken TVNZ to court. Video / Herald NOW

Anti-Trump protests set to welcome US President to the UK

Stop Trump Coalition spokesman Tyrone Scott joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW from London to talk Trump's state visit to the UK.

Political panel: David Seymour and Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez

ACT leader David Seymour and Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March on Herald NOW's political panel

Tokoroa plywood mill faces closure as Carter Holt Harvey looks to import

South Waikato Mayor Tokoroa Mayor Gary Petley weighs in on Tokoroa Mill closure.

Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit

US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK for second state visit.

Most Du Val investors unlikely to be repaid; FMA powers, and global dairy trade

Business with 2degrees: Global dairy trade auction prices down 0.8%. Du Val statutory managers report out; two sides on FMA powers of on-site inspection without notice.

Latest crime data shows chances of prison sentence at all-time high

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith talks to Ryan Bridge about new statistics showing you're more likely to be sent to jail after a conviction than ever before.

Teachers and nurses to strike, NZDF upgrades and Robert Redford dies | NZ Herald Morning Update

Teachers and nurses to strike, NZDF upgrades and Robert Redford dies | NZ Herald Morning Update. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gather in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week

Hundreds of students gathered in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week and the legacy of Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper. Video / Sarah Curtis

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

Suspect Tyler James Robinson aged 22 charged with aggravated murder.

Royal family attend Duchess of Kent's funeral

The royal family attend the Duchess of Kent's funeral.

Oscar-winner Robert Redford dies, aged 89

Actor Robert Redford has died in his sleep at the age of 89.

Leo Molloy charges dismissed

One time Super City mayoral candidate Leo Molloy assaulting police officer dismissed. Video \ Jason Dorday

Kea Kids News: What’s it like to go to one of the most remote schools in NZ?

Reporter Bucky finds out what’s growing in the garden at Kaingaroa School on the Chatham Islands, a school so remote, there are only 6 students!

Kristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor share their experiences with mental health system

Kristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor speak to the Herald about their experiences with the mental health system in New Zealand. Video / Mark Mitchell

Charlie Kirk shooting sparks warnings about online radicalisation

Sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to dissect the inner workings of those who perpetrate political violence, and how we might be able to stop them.

Nick Cannon puts having five kids in 2022 down to 'careless activity'

Father-of-12 Nick Cannon has admitted "careless activity" is "probably" why he had five children in 2022. Video / Bang Showbiz

Kiwi celebrity chef Josh Emett meets his protege Alyx Jones

Air NZ Dream Seats winner Alyx Jones has her eyes set on the world-class kitchens of Japan. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders address racism allegations

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders address racism allegations on their way into the House.

Inside Fiji's Kokomo Private Island

What's it like to stay at Kokomo, the Fijian private island where Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams got married?

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | PM tight-lipped on Palestine, and Commerce Act changes

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | The Prime Minister defended not telling New Zealanders what the Government's stance on Palestine is, and changes are coming to the Commerce Act.

MetService Severe weather 16th September

MetService Severe weather 16th September. Video / MetService

Labour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori comments

President John Tamihere has waded in. Video / Mark Mitchell

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and WHO is Mr Fantasy?

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and an exclusive interview with Mr Fantasy. Video / Herald NOW

Samoa's 18th parliament sworn in

NZ Herald Pasifika editor Vaimoana Mase on the Samoa election.

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Te Pāti Māori could be key to government

NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan on the RNZ-Reid Research poll.

2degrees: How we can be using AI to optimise productivity

Stephen Kurzeja, Chief Technology Information Officer, 2degrees joins Ryan Bridge to talk AI.

Ryan Bridge talks tech with Noel Leeming

Ryan Bridge talks tech, scams and Starlink with technology reporter Peter Griffin. Video / Herald NOW

Government to investigate Eden Park rules

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop speaks to Ryan Bridge about the government's announcement.

Deadlocked Parliament in new RNZ-Reid Research poll

A new RNZ-Reid Research political poll has left and right blocs deadlocked in Parliament. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ryan Bridge.

Service sector data weak, another fast-track project hits the brakes

Service sector has contracted for 18 months; developer Vineway pulls its fast-track application in Upper Ōrewa, will present afresh.

Tool announce exclusive 2025 NZ show

It's been five years since the band were in Aotearoa. Video / Frontier Touring

Protest over Gaza: the clergy members staging a sit in outside offices of National Ministers

Herald NOW speaks to the clergy staging a protest outside the offices of National Ministers over Gaza. Video / Herald NOW