Surging population and increased tourism are the most pronounced recent changes impacting the Gulf, with ongoing demand for facilities, infrastructure and resources creating mounting pressure on the sea.
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Critical Westpac Resuce mission at Musick Point
At around 3:50pm this afternoon, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist a patient who had fallen of some rocks at Musick Point, Bucklands Beach.
Fire at Tauranga restaurant
Firefighters have been called to the Castle 91 restaurant on Cameron Rd in Greerton this afternoon. Video / Supplied
Armed police in Mount Maunganui
Armed police responded to a report of a gun in a car in Mount Maunganui on Saturday - it turned out to be a toy gun. Video / Supplied
King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.
First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin
Ukraine drones destroy Russian bombers
Operation targets airfield deep within enemy lines. Video / Video Elephant
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: A social media ban? What do kids think?
Reporter Honor asks students about the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Will it cut down on bullying, and more importantly, how will they pass time in the bathroom?
Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-sec barrier in Men’s 100m
Lachlan Kennedy has broken the 10-second barrier in the 100m sprint at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya. Video / World Athletics X
Jimmy Barnes on how defiance shone through on his new album
Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes speaks to the Herald's Mitchell Hageman about his new album 'Defiant' and what Kiwi crowds mean to him.
Wallace Sititi on World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Wallace Sititi, Caleb Clarke and others are giving up social media for 40 hours to raise money for children in the Pacific. Video / World Vision
Andrew Hamilton – Doing stand-up comedy is my community service
Aussie comedian and ex-convict Andrew Hamilton performs jokes about his time in jail at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Video / Sydney Comedy Festival
Several injured in Levin boy racer meet, Mitchell praises gang patch ban | NZ Herald News Update
Several injured in boy racer meet in Levin. Police Commissioner Mark Mitchell praises gang patch ban as 'working'. Warm winter climate predicted for NZ. Video | NZ Herald
David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald
Mo official trailer
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer's show Mo is available to stream on Netflix. Video / Netflix
MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025
MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025. Video / MetService
Aircraft makes hard landing at Tauranga Airport
Emergency services have responded after an aircraft made a hard landing at Tauranga Airport.
Smith & Caughey’s closing-down sale attracts crowds and nostalgia
NZME journalist Jaime Lyth talks to people outside Smith & Caughey’s on Queen St during the store's closing-down sale. Video / Jason Dorday
How a simple hand signal aims to protect young abuse victims
Detective Inspector Scott Beard and Gloria Masters launched a campaign to aid young abuse victims. The campaign introduces a special hand signal for victims to discreetly seek help
Herald NOW: Is that latest legal challenge an end to Trump's tariffs?
Former NZ ambassador to US talks Trump's tariffs with Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Proposed merger for three of NZ's biggest medicinal cannabis companies
Three of NZ's biggest medicinal cannabis companies proposing to merge. Video / HeraldNOW
Petrol price war in Auckland - how low will they go?
Petrol price war in Auckland - how low will they go? Video / HeraldNOW
Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the long-weekend weather
What's in store for the long-weekend weather? MetService's Heather Keats tells you everything you need to know. Video / Herald NOW
Probe into Mike Bush's new role in Australia
Probe into former NZ police chief's new role in Australia after citizenship questions. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: 2Degrees Business 30 May with Garth Bray
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray discusses the latest business news with Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy, trade and the price of butter
Truancy and trade - watch Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy and trade with India. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Fonterra CEO on the price of butter and a free trade deal with India
Fonterra CEO talks to Herald NOW's CEO about the price of butter and a free trade deal with India. Video / HeraldNOW
Herald NOW: Trump's tariffs could head to Supreme Court after second decision declares them unlawful
Trump's tariffs could head to Supreme Court after second decision declares them unlawful. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025. Video / HeraldNOW
Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney
Herald NOW Sports Update: May 30 2025
Herald NOW Sports Update: May 30 2025. Video / HeraldNOW
2025 Aotearoa Music Awards: Surprise guests and stunning performances
The 60th edition of the legendary Aotearoa Music Awards was held at Auckland’s Viaduct on Thursday night and saw surprise guests, stunning performances, and spectacular fashion.
Lorde makes surprise appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde has made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet tonight after releasing a new music video this afternoon. Video / Carson Bluck
Australian diplomat's partner escapes conviction for Wellington assault
The man appeared in the Wellington District Court where he was discharged without conviction.
Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.
Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes 29 May
Ryan Bridge talks to OneRoof CEO Greg Hornblow about interest rate drops on the property market. Video / HeraldNOW