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Construction set to begin on Ōtaki to north of Levin State Highway 1

Luxon and Bishop attend the sod-turning ahead of construction beginning on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dua Lipa uses strength training to help her walk in heels

Pop star Dua Lipa has revealed she uses strength training to help her walk in heels. Video / Video Elephant

Jon Bon Jovi on becoming a grandfather

Jon Bon Jovi on becoming a grandfather after Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown’s adoption. Video / Video Elephant

Hakyung Lee found guilty of killing her children

Hakyung Lee suitcase double-murder trial: Mother found guilty of killing her children.

AI and intuitive controls: Could smart glasses be the new smart phone?

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain speaks on Herald NOW about the latest developments in smart glasses. Video / NZ Herald

Government unveils two new pathways to New Zealand residency

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss the government's announcement of two new paths to New Zealand residency.

NZ Herald Live: Hon Brooke van Velden speaks to media

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Hon Brooke van Velden speaks to media.

The mood in New York as the UN General Assembly comes to town

Political Commentator Danielle McLaughlin joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations General Assembly and US opposition to various nations recognising Palestine as a state.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'

Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol; urges pregnant women to 'fight like hell not to take it'. Video / AFP

Winston Peters speaks after attending UN conference

Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.

Will NZ recognise Palestine as an individual state? The UN meets today

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations and New Zealand's planned statement on recognising a state of Palestine.

Jorja Miller on awards, injuries and Black Ferns World Cup

Black Ferns loose forward Jorja Miller speaks to the Herald following her nomination for two World Rugby awards. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom preview

Herald NOW: Mood of the Boardroom preview. Video / Herald NOW

Cameron Rowston set for UFC debut in Perth

UFC light heavyweight Navajo Stirling will take on Brazilian Rodolfo Bellato in Perth this weekend. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Erica Stanford and Nicola Willis speak following immigration announcement

Erica Stanford and Nicola Willis deliver an immigration announcement Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospitals pause as Health NZ strikes, Government to boost schools

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Hospitals pause as Health NZ strikes, Government to boost schools. Video / NZ Herald

Invasive wasps attacking a live weta in Northland

A live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad Windust

TikTok violence: Auckland students shaken after viewing Charlie Kirk's death

Graphic shooting footage spread rapidly on social media after his assassination. Video / Jason Dorday, Mark Mitchell, Alyse Wright

NZ weighs recognition of Palestine as allies push ahead

University of Waikato international law professor Alexander Gillespie is with us to explain what recognition means and how it’s not as black and white as we might think.

New Ōpononi Area School building opens

Ōpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa Tswanya

Kea Kids News: Which rugby club produces the most All Blacks?

Reporter Chester investigates the secret sauce that makes this club an All Blacks factory, and interviews legend Sir Bryan ‘BeeGee’ Williams about playing for the Ponies.

What's keeping CEOs awake at night?

Ahead of the Mood of the Boardroom survey results, three leading NZ CEOs reveal how the sector is performing and the challenges they can’t ignore.

Celebrity chef Al Brown on keeping it simple

The food mogul sits down with Paula Bennett for her Ask Me Anything podcast.

Tauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign Languages

On Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.

Chess for change: Unpacking the benefits of the game of kings

Chess champion Evguenia Charomova tells Mitchell Hageman how the game is helping young people unlock potential and opportunity. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford school infrastructure announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Erica Stanford make an announcement about school infrastructure. Video / NZ Herald

Scott Robertson speaks to media ahead of All Blacks v Wallabies clash

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson spoke to media in Auckland ahead of this weekend's test at Eden Park.

Donald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral service

Donald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral service in Arizona this morning. Video /

Politics preview: Will NZ recognise Palestine as an independent state?

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is on his way to New York, for what commentators say will be a defining week for the United Nations, Adam Pearse reports. Video / NZ Herald

Lolo Heimuli: From a church storeroom, to training world champions

Lolo Heimuli speaks on Herald NOW about his combat sports legacy, and new documentary. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss GDP shock and more

Herald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss the recent GDP shock and more on this mornings news panel. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon reacts to doctors' strike and state of the economy

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon weighs in on the doctors' strike and general state of the economy.

What NZ's shrinking GDP means for markets: Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist, Zoe Wallis weighs in on NZ's shrinking GDP and what it means for the market outlook. Video / Herald NOW

Christchurch's new stadium hits major milestone

Christchurch's new stadium has reached a major milestone, Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood reports.

Independent report supports Irish Dawn Meats buyout; Trump whacks US big tech with visa fees

Business with 2degrees: Northington report says Dawn Meats buyout of 65% of Alliance would put it in position to pay dividend, and Trump puts $170k price tag on Silicon Valley's

Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially

Revolut's Georgia Grange speaks to new data on impact of cost-of-living on Herald NOW.

Lawson in fifth in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Herald Sports Journalist Alex Powell weighs in on Liam Lawson's Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance. Video / Herald NOW

The defence of insanity explained

Retired High Court Judge Simon Moore joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to talk through the use of insanity as a defence for serious crimes.

More nations move to recognise Palestine as invasion of Gaza continues

Palestinian-Kiwi activist Mohammed Gouda joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss the planned recognition of a Palestinian state. Video / Herald NOW