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Emotional friend Nathan Light at the scene this morning
A woman has died and a man is critically injured after both were shot by police in Christchurch overnight. Video / George Heard
Fortnite scores win in landmark legal case
Tech giants Apple and Google lose landmark legal case, Peter Griffin, Tech Journalist gives the details
Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearing
Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern not fronting the Covid-19 hearing. Video / Herald NOW
Teacher strikes, wedding fails, internet regulation and the humble potato
Dave Letele, BBM Motivation, and Herald business reporter Liam Dann join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
All Blacks team naming, Netball players crossing the ditch
Sports reporters Bonnie Jansen and Chris Reive join Ryan Bridge on Herald Now. Video / Herald NOW
Facebook Marketplace drug dealers are allegedly targeting children using emojis
Parenting specialist Jo Robertson weighs in on the disturbing behaviour trend on Facebook Marketplace.
Stephen Bunting among the big throwers coming to New Zealand Darts Masters
World number 4 darts player Stephen Bunting joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Properties abandoned because of mortgagee sales
Property with GJ Gardner - Tella co-founder and CEO Andrew Chambers joins Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.
Four new ancient penguin species identified with dagger beaks
Canterbury Museum’s Dr Paul Scofield on the discovery and details of four newly identified ancient penguin species. Video / Herald NOW
In defense of the humble spud
Louise Beard from Forward Insight joins Ryan Bridge on Herald Now to champion the humble potato. Video / Herald NOW
Breaking down the All Blacks' first test in Cordoba
Liam Napier sets the scene for the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship opener.
Controversial Hauraki Gulf protections bill moving through parliament
ITM Fishing Show host Matt Watson on what the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill could mean. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 no shows
Brooke van Velden Act Party Deputy Leader joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Morning News Update | No Parliament for Chlöe Swarbrick and school teachers to strike
Secondary school teachers to strike, no Parliament seat for Chlöe Swarbrick, and nurse strikes delay thousands of appointments.
Secondary school teachers set to strike
Rangitoto College teacher and PPTA rep Paul Stevens on why the government’s offer doesn’t cut it. Video / Herald NOW
Government unimpressed by secondary teachers’ strike
Public Service Minister Judith Collins on why the PPTA should accept the offer on the table. Video / Herald NOW
Police swarm Christchurch suburb responding to ‘serious incident’
Emergency services have swarmed a Christchurch suburb overnight, responding to what police are calling a 'serious incident'. Video / George Heard
Herald NOW Weather: August 14, 2025
Herald NOW Weather: August 14, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Tangihanga: Hastings woman’s solo show born from 1500 funerals
Kristyl Neho brings 30 characters to the stage in Tangihanga, a Māori story inspired by her upbringing inside the world of funerals. Video / Wahanui Productions
'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on Facebook
Former Facebook drug buyer speaks to the Herald's Michael Morrah.
Go with the flow: Aimee Didierjean - bleed proud
Aimee Didierjean on the stigma in gymnastics, competing in tight uniforms while navigating pads and tampons, and how intense training led to her period arriving late.
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids’ aquabot skills take them all the way to the USA
Reporter Indi is splashing around with Team Dot Bot, a group of Christchurch tamariki who have just returned from a worldwide aquabot competition in Washington DC.
Kiwi mum in US immigration limbo: What are your rights with ICE?
American immigration lawyer Minda Thorward who is representing the Kiwi being detained and is with us to discuss the case and the wider issues around US immigration.
Collins criticises teachers' strike as 'political stunt'
Secondary school teachers plan to strike next Wednesday, rejecting a 1% pay rise offer. Video / RNZ
Chlöe Swarbrick refuses to apologise for 'spine' remark, ordered to leave House again
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick told to leave House again after refusing to apologise for her remarks inferring that Government MPs lacked spine. Video / Parliament TV
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House again
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again as Parliament meets. Video / Parliament TV
"He's lost the plot" - NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu
Luxon was highly critical of the Israeli leader following the latest Gaza attack. Video / Mark Mitchell
Bev Priestman on life after spying scandal and Fifa ban
'Slept in the basement': Coach opens up on year-long Fifa ban. Video / Priyanka Rao
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament
NZ Herald Live: Question time at Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Media wellbeing survey results and second Auckland police college
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Media wellbeing survey results and second Auckland police college
Kiwi singer stuns Aussie judges and the Rhythm and Alps lineup
The latest entertainment news with Jenni Mortimer Herald NOW.
Bed tax, wealthy women and the classic kiwi mince pie price hike
Herald Now panel discussion with Sarah Sparks Sparks consulting and Rawdon Christie Former Broadcaster join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
America's Cup boldest change in 174 years
David Blakey, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Commodore, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Otago University epidemiologist discusses new Covid book out
Professor Michael Baker Otago University epidemiologist joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Media wellbeing survey results
Frank Ritchie, Media Chaplaincy NZ Founder on the recent Media wellbeing survey. Video / Herald NOW
The rise of wealthy women in New Zealand
As more women build wealth, banks and advisers are focusing on how they manage their finances.
US inflation revealed at 2.7%, SkyCity CEO apologises and golden visas
Dileepa Fonseka from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Why volatility is normal
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain why volatility when investing is normal. Video / Herald NOW
Mince price up 40%, cost of Kiwi pie soars
Beef + Lamb NZ CEO Kit Arkwright on rising mince prices and what’s driving the beefed-up cost of a classic pie.