Raw: Taking a train cab ride during New Zealand's winter

How fast riders are really going on cycleway?

The Herald measured speeds of commuters on the Northwestern Cycleway. Video / NZ Herald

"Golden visa" fizzer: Why only 16 homes have sold under the new rules | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof's Catherine Smith breaks down the confusing fine print that's locking foreign buyers out of Kiwi properties. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Steroid olympics': Is the enhanced games a good or bad thing? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The daily panel debate the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'I was shocked': Paramedic desribes incredible cave rescue | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Auckland Westpac Helicopter Rescue paramedic Marcel Driessen, and pilot Aaron Knight join herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why is a farm that won an environment award paying $150k-plus for consent? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Kerry Harmer says she has been fighting for consent for her farm since 2016, and the targets set for the nearby Ashburton Lakes are almost impossible. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Are we living in the 'Asian century'? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have joined forces to condemn US foreign policy, while Winston Peters tells Asia Symposium we're living in 'Asian century'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'How much to smuggle meth into prison?' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says organised crime infiltrating prisons is a global phenomenon. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

A-League grand final officially a sell out | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former All White Fred de Jong says 'money talks', and very high investment is why Auckland FC has succeeded so quickly as a football club. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Radio station mistakenly announces King’s death | Ryan Bridge TODAY

A radio station has been forced to apologise after it mistakenly announced that the King had died. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil price drops 6% as supertankers move, Zespri's $3.56b direct return a record | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Supertankers start moving through Hormuz Strait, Zespri reports record kiwifruit sale volumes and prices, markets poised as Nvidia reports earnings. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Where will wealthy Dubai expats flee? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Immigration lawyer and NZ First hopeful Stuart Nash reveals what the Government should do to attract wealthy Dubai expats. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The white-collar apocalypse as teens eye a future where AI holds the cards. | Herald NOW Business

But US executives say they're increasing junior-level hiring rather than cutting back this year. Garth Bray - Tech with 2degrees. Video| Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge: The robots are coming for your job | Ryan Bridge TODAY

"There's more chance your next new colleague will be bot or an AI tool than ever before. Here's why." Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tech with 2degrees. What investment has the Government made as it pivots to AI? |Herald NOW Business

As governments race to turn AI into real economic gains, NZ is now trying to show it has a credible plan to keep up. Danushka Abeysuriya – Rush Digital. Video| Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Sport Headlines | Breakers sign Gordon Herbert to lead the ANBL side and Will Jordan makes a conditional return from injury for the Crusaders | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Zespri's latest results and what they mean for growers | Herald NOW Business

Zespri's CE Jason Te Brake discusses its market results and what it says about the sector with Herald NOW Business

New framework urged for infrastructure spending | Herald NOW Business

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Kali Mercier about how costing infrastructure projects needs to change Video | Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Morning Headlines | The union for Corrections workers raises the alarm about corruption and the NZ First bill aiming to define gender passes first reading | Thursday, May 21, 2026

CEO Standard Charters pedaling back on ‘lower value human capital’ remarks| Herald NOW Business

Very poor choice of wording that hit a nerve with fear and concern around AI automation. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video| Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 21, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 21, 2026. Video / MetService

Police investigating serious crash in Auckland's Red Beach

Police are investigating a serious crash on Whangaparaoa Road in Red Beach after a van and a pedestrian collided. Video / NZ Herald

'Good Samaritan' arrested, searched and charged

Jamie Lawry had never encountered police – until he tried to help someone out. Video / Michael Craig / David Fisher

Billions at stake: Report reveals weak scrutiny of New Zealand infrastructure spending

A report finds govt departments fail to fully measure the cost-benefit prospects of projects.

A tense Celebrity Treasure Island elimination sees Shortland St star go home in tears

As competition nears its final week, the pressure is taking its toll on celebrities. Video / TVNZ

Inside the $2.75 million gang rehab experiment

NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng has gone through the reports on the programme’s intakes, and he joins The Front Page to talk through what really happened.

Robot dogs and heavy lift drones exhibited at UAV expo

The Incredible Group UAV Expo showed off new drone and robotics technology at Eden Park. Video / Jason Dorday

Kiwis don't 'really care' about Labour NZ Future Fund details, Chris Hipkins says

He said Labour will keep assets public.

Cleaning drone demonstration at Eden Park expo

Drone Wash New Zealand showed off its machine at the Incredible Group UAV Expo in Auckland. Video / John Weekes

Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Road map for Wellington wastewater fix, and WHO's concern as Ebola spreads in the DRC | Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Costs and timeframe revealed for stricken Moa Point sewage plant repair

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little and officials say the plant won't be fully fixed until early next year after its catastrophic failure in February

Air New Zealand CEO announces new international routes

Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar announces new international routes Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Heathy eating made simple with Nadia Lim | Ryan Bridge TODAY

My Food Bag's Nadia Lim and Dr Libby Weaver join Herald NOW to talk 'back to basics' healthy eating habits. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Are you rich now?' Wellington start-up sells for $24m | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Factor co-founder Jessica Venning-Bryan says it's been great to reward the team after the sale. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: Public service cuts are no done deal | Ryan Bridge TODAY

"The savings will be be banked, but there's no guarantee any of this will actually happen. That's for the election to decide." Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Would you like some frog with that salad? Amphibian found in Woolworths lettuce | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Daily panel discuss the top stories of the day, with Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson and political commentator Lara Greaves. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Should we bother with the Commonwealth Games? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir says the Commonwealth Games are not the Olympics, and they don't need to be. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Air NZ leaders speak at NZICC

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Air NZ leaders speak at NZICC

Ministry of Regulation swells to 93 staff, plus GDT latest, bond sell-off | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Red-tape-cutting ministry could have been cheaper as a Treasury unit; protein still supreme in GDT event: bonds tracking political and fiscal responses. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Public service cuts not 'mission impossible' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Employers and Manufacturers Association says a speech from a minister is a brutal way to find out about your job, but the job cuts can be achieved. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY