US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025

Argentina beat Wallabies 28-26

Los Pumas held off the Wallabies' comeback efforts to close out a tight Rugby Championship win Credit Sky Sport

Lenny Kravitz gives approval to Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles romance

Lenny Kravitz approves of his daughter’s new romance with Harry Styles.

Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire

Chants echoed around Auckland central as 20,000 pro-Palestine demonstrators packed the streets, calling for action by the Government against Israel. Video / NZ Herald

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis. Video / AFP

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity' Video / NZ Herald

'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest

Large crowds gathered today in Auckland's Aotea Square to 'March for Humanity'. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer named

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer has been named and arrested. A large protest is set to take place in Auckland City today.

Hooked! Chef Al Brown on how to catch a fish.

A restaurateur and a reporter head to Cornwallis Wharf to try their luck. Video / Michael Craig

Emergency Management: Flatting in disasters

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare for and act during an emergency when surrounded by flat mates. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Medical Storage

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how the importance of proper medical storage during an emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Thunderstorms and their warnings

Be Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Weather warnings and what to do

Be Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZ

Emergency Management: Community Preparedness

Be Prepared. Videos released by the NZ Emergency Management teach us about how to prepare and the importance of community during an emergency. Video / RNZ

Fishermen trapped on windy rocks saved in dramatic resuce

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews were tasked to Cornwallis by police to assist three fishermen trapped on rocks. Video / AHRT

My date with Mr Fantasy

Jenni Mortimer’s speaks to Mr Fantasy about his meteoric rise to fame, hobbits and their upcoming frisbee date. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’

As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.

Trailer: Top End Bub

Miranda Tapsell starts in the follow up series to the hit film, Top End Wedding. Video / Prime Video

Qantas wants 48 new Airbus A321XLRs

Qantas has started taking bookings for its first Airbus A321XLRs. It says the new aircraft can fly about 3000km further than their 737 predecessors. Video / Qantas

MetService Severe Weather Update: September 12th-14th 2025

MetService Severe Weather Update: September 12th-14th 2025. Video / MetService

Trailer: Task

Mark Ruffalo stars in new HBO drama Task, screening on Neon. Video / NZ Herald

Mother of Marokopa children faced court on drink driving charge hours after Tom Phillips' death

Open Justice can reveal the mother of the Marokopa children, Cat Christey, appeared in court on drink driving charge while two of her children were still missing. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips update: 5 days since Tom Phillips shot dead

NZ Herald reporter Raphael Franks gives update from Waipuna Road.

Herald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural news

The biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

March For Humanity calling for sanctions against Israel

Aotearoa For Palestine Spokesperson Nadia Abu-Shanab joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the weekend's planned protest march over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The Tom Phillips documentary debate and Sir Sam Neill's crack at RNZ

Herald NOW speaks to Media Insider Shayne Currie about the debate over the Tom Phillips documentary and a legendary actor's crack at RNZ.

Big stories of the week with broadcaster Charlotte Ryan and Reporter Dileepa Fonseka

Tom Phillips, a march across the Harbour Bridge and the price of avocados - Herald NOW discusses the big stories of the week with its Friday panel. Video / Herald NOW

US inflation up, NZ construction workers under heavy stress

Business with 2degrees: August lift in US CPI to 2.9%; construction industry losing more than one a worker a week to suicide.

Suitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlines

Reporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about this weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what to expect from this weekend's weather. Video / Herald NOW

Building up to the second All Blacks v South Africa match & Warriors chances of winning again

Former All Black Jeff Wilson and former Warrior Willie Poching talk about Saturday night's big sporting matches.

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering discusses the shock decision to drop Dame Noelene Taurua

Netball New Zealand's surprise decision to ditch Dame Noelene Taurua as coach: Former Silver Ferns coach weighs in. Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: What is an injunction? And what penalties could any accomplices face?

A gagging order remains in place keeping key details about the Tom Phillips case secret. Herald NOW speaks to a legal expert about injunction hearings.

Ryan Bridge marks the end of a grim news week - with something more cheerful

At the end of a grim news week, Ryan Bridge gives us cute pictures of lambs.

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies

Herald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies Video / Herald NOW

Tom Phillips case: Exclusive pictures from inside the cordon

Herald NOW speaks to Michael Morrah about going inside the cordon set up in the wake of Tom Phillips' death - what he saw from the air. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Friday September 12 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 12th, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer. Erica Stanford delivers an education update as the airport gears up for summer. Video / NZH

Inside the cordon: Exclusive video shows items from Tom Phillips’ campsite alongside rubbish

Herald footage shows some items recovered from Tom Phillips’ campsite alongside unrelated rubbish and debris. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott

BusinessDesk: Dairy goat farmers resolve dispute with Bank of New Zealand

Northland farmers Barry & Judy Foote were set to lose everything as BNZ moved towards a mortgagee sale – until the couple went public with their concerns.