Home / New ZealandSmokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025NZ Herald17 Jul, 2025 06:00 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditHighlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final
Herald NOWIkea announcement expected and RBNZ chair steps downBusiness with 2degrees - Dileepa Fonseka joins Herald NOW's Garth Bray to discuss an expected Ikea announcement and the RBNZ chair stepping down. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 09:08 PM
Herald NOWNuclear power, sex crime and plastic waste on the Herald NOW panelCorporate Director Rob Campbell and Sarah Sparks from Sparks Consulting join Garth Bray in the studio to discuss the issues of the day. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 09:07 PM
Herald NOWThe man running 617km for Mental Health and the Rolling Meadows lineup announcedNewstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on running for mental health and the Rolling Meadows lineup announcement. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:52 PM
Herald NOWMonday Markets with Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Aaron IbbotsonGarth Bray takes a look at the the markets with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:51 PM
Herald NOWShane Jones on $30m loans for small regional airlinesRegional Development Minister Shane Jones on Herald NOW talking about $30m in loans being given to small regional airlines. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:40 PM
Herald NOWFire devastates West Auckland Rose NurseryVan Lier Nurseries Owner Harry Van Lier on the devastating fire that destroyed large parts of West Auckland rose nursery. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:35 PM
Herald NOWPM Christopher Luxon on foreign buyers, crime and fast track legislationPrime Minister Christopher Luxon on Herald NOW talking foreign buyers' announcement coming this week, efforts to reduce crime and fast-track legislation. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:31 PM
Herald NOWDoC launches new campaign in an effort to raise fundsDepartment of Conservation Deputy Director General Sia Aston talks to Garth Bray about the campaign to increase awareness and raise funds. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 08:21 PM
Herald NOWYoung homeless people 'being denied emergency accommodation'Co-Founder of Kick Back, Aaron Hendry, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to talk about the falling number of grants for emergency housing. Video/ Herald NOWWatch31 Aug 07:55 PM
Herald NOWLanguage learning at crisis point, calls for compulsory second language lessonsNew report calls for compulsory second language learning for years 7 to 10. Belinda Sydenham, Baradene Colleage Dean of International Students, speaks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW.Watch31 Aug 07:51 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025Watch31 Aug 07:18 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Sport Update | Black Ferns beat Japan and Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand PrixNZ Herald Morning Sport Update | The Black Ferns beat Japan at Exeter and McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch Grand Prix.Watch31 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Sex crimes on the rise and living cost concerns for studentsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Survey shows increase in sexual assaults over the past two years and concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over study.Watch31 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandCan we build homes faster, better & cheaper?BusinessDesk digs into our poor construction productivity and how some say we can improve massively.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best partReporter Harper is at Papatūānuku Marae with the Kai Ika Project, where perfectly good fish heads and frames are saved from being dumped and given out for free to the community.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leaderDebbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delaysHeavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandWarning signs at site of Muriwai Beach sand dunes deathA new set of warning signs have been spotted at the site of the Muriwai Beach sand dunes death. Video / Sarah BristowWatch31 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandKite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai BeachKite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach. Video / Sarah BristowWatch31 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for galesNZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths sparks concern. Massive overnight flower nursery fire. Auckland braces for strong gales. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road tripShayne Currie wraps up his two-week Great NZ Road Trip - and talks about the many inspirational Kiwis he met along the way.Watch30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
SportJustin Tafa to return at UFC PerthUFC heavyweight Justin Tafa speaks to the Herald ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC Perth in September. Video / UFC / NZHeraldWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
Warriors'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query'Barking up the wrong tree' Parramatta coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitch Moses react to NZ Herald question about the controversial no-try call at the end of their win.Watch30 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30thMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th. Video / MetServiceWatch29 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandCracking down on retail crimeWhere once shoplifting largely went unreported and uninvestigated, in Tauranga a specialist retail crime unit has been cracking down on it since August 2023.Watch29 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in TaurangaNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.Watch29 Aug 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose KingThe straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in WhananakiThe Gurneys moved from Auckland to Whananaki, transforming their lives and the local store. Video / Shayne CurrieWatch29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTravis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor SwiftTwo days after news broke he is getting hitched to his singer girlfriend, Travis Kelce’s mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift.Watch29 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand Fashion Week 2025 Day 5NZFW Day 5 featured greyhounds styled by 12 local designers, followed by a clothes swap asking, “What if small things done together were enough?”Watch29 Aug 06:32 AM
New ZealandSH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programmeA $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiWatch29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractionsThe "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha NewsWatch29 Aug 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Grave concerns': Police release CCTV footage of woman last seen at Auckland hotelTe Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City on 21 August around 5.06am, leaving all her belongings at the hotel.Watch29 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontationNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Search for Tom Phillips: Police avoid confrontation & Transmission Gully rushed.Watch29 Aug 01:18 AM
LifestyleNZFW brings retired greyhounds to the catwalkGreyhounds stroll the runway in bespoke outfits styled by 12 of Aotearoa’s top designers at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse WrightWatch29 Aug 01:05 AM
WorldHunt for alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanSurrender plan 'open' to Australian gunman Dezi Freeman as manhunt continues after officers killed. Video / AFPWatch29 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandMarkets with Madison: Inside Australia’s Strategic Data CentreMacquarie Technology Group stores 42% of the Australian Federal Government’s information in its data centres.Watch28 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandDetective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders update on Tom PhillipsDetective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates the media in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.Watch28 Aug 10:49 PM
EntertainmentTrailer: The Thursday Murder ClubRichard Osman's best-selling book series comes to Netflix.Watch28 Aug 09:59 PM
