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A woman has been charged following the discovery of a baby's body in Auckland's Albert Park
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead boy of a child and will appear in Auckland District Court.
'We've got our lifeline back' - impact of reopening Scenic Drive
Titirangi Olive Kitchen and Bar owner Rahul Uppal on the impact of Scenic Drive reopening.
'Quite bizarre scenes' - the High Court drama of the Zuru nappy trial
NZ Herald Business Investigations Reporter Matt Nippert on the drama of the Zuru nappy trial.
'The big cities are really struggling' - Zoe Wallis on state of the economy
Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis says it's still a buyer's market.
PM on major events fund, police training and stimulating the economy
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.
$800 million dollar project to remove level crossings underway
Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton speaks with Ryan Bridge about removing level crossings in Auckland to improve safety, remove congestion and free up roads.
Banks overvalue flood-prone homes and RBNZ could ease bank capital requirements
Business with 2degrees: Banks overvalue $996m of flood-prone homes and bank capital requirements could be eased by Reserve Bank.
Black Ferns kick off their rugby world cup campaign
Can the Black Ferns win the cup? Former Black Fern and Sky Sport Analyst Les Elder joins Herald NOW as the Black Ferns kick off their world cup campaign.
Foreign buyers ban changes unlikely to affect vast majority of Kiwi homeowners
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaquab speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Police training under review & Newborn baby found dead in Albert Park | NZ Herald News Update
Police training under review and Newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park.
NZ Customs battles growing illicit tobacco smuggling trend
Chief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes, is with us to discuss how they’re cracking down on illegal tobacco.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut Butter
Shayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ Herald
Mau Rākau hits hard
Reporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.
Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington today
The trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.
'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readiness
Senior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.
Pumas secure first home victory over All Blacks in history, 29-23
Los Pumas have scored a victory over the All Blacks in Argentina, 29-23. Video / Sky Sport
NZ Herald Morning News Update: August 24, 2025 | Muriwai dune collapse, protests in Tel Aviv
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Muriwai dune collapse. Protests in Tel Aviv over famine in Gaza. Alert over man propositioning teens in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon
Nin's Bin is an iconic crayfish caravan just outside Kaikōura, along State Highway 1, and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Video / Shayne Currie
Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition
Jack Boon, 19, plays bagpipes before sheep musters at Omarama Station, continuing an old tradition. Video / NZ Merino
Meghan Markle fawns over Prince Harry's surfing skills
Meghan Markle has shared a new clip of her husband Prince Harry surfing. Video / Instagram
All Blacks ready for rumble for Pumas rematch
All Blacks forward coach Jason Ryan outlines where improvements are being demanded. Video / Liam Napier
Famine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025
Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.
Multiple people dead, others injured after tour bus crash in New York state
The tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFP
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 5 Life in Gore Bay
This South Island village is the smallest in New Zealand, based on the number of permanent residents - officially, only 10. Video / George Heard
Shaun Winstanley and Firebird Energy: The phoenix from the ashes of a shooting
Two years after a shotgun blast to the face, an Auckland police detective shares the life lessons - and surprising new business venture - helping him through his recovery.
Mysterious Norwegian family link revealed.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust board chair Marama Royal has a mysterious Norwegian family link Video \ Jason Dorday
New director leads Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival with all-female team
After last year’s cancellation, Jade Baker takes charge of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, stepping in with a team of women behind its 10th edition. Video \ Rafaella Melo
Drone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopening
How the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.
Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway closed after a person died.
Motorists are being asked to avoid using the city bound link of Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway after a person died. Video \ Dean Purcell
Sky TV and NZ Rugby sign new deal for broadcast rights
NZME Head of Sport Winston Aldworth and Senior Business Writer Chris Keall discuss new deal with Sky TV and NZ Rugby.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Truck crash snarls traffic on Northwestern motorway
Firefighters work to free someone trapped after the crash on SH16 this morning.
NZ Herald Live: Fonterra agrees to sell consumer arm
Dairy co-op Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer and associated businesses
Sky makes deal with NZR for rugby rights
Rugby rights deal made between Sky and NZR 2026-2030 broadcasting rights. Video / Herald NOW
Light pollution turns birds into night owls
Natalie Forsdick Birds NZ President speaks to Herald Now's Ryan Bridge about new global study.
Fonterra selling Mainland for $3.84B
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the significance of the news Fonterra to sell Mainland for $3.84B. Video / Herald NOW