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Health NZ chief medical officer talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the nurses begin a 24-hour strike.
Greenpeace on the decision to reverse NZ oil and gas exploration ban
Greenpeace Executive Director Russel Norman joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW on the Government's decision to overturn ban on oil and gas exploration.
David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick on the Herald NOW political panel
Act minister David Seymour and Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss oil and gas exploration, the nurses' strike and electoral law changes.
Nurses on 24-hour strike and bill to remove petroleum mining ban | NZ Herald News Update
Number of patched gang members on the rise, nurses on 24-hour strike, and orange rain warning remains in effect.
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Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids News
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New World Browns Bay evacuated following fire
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'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slip
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PM calls out nurses union and Youth unemployment rates | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
PM's calling out the nurses union, young people face high unemployment rates and Rain picking up in Nelson-Tasman.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
MetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetService
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board fees
The party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Cameras in bathrooms and children working on farms
Rawdon Christie and Tueila Blakely on Herald NOW's panel.
McDonald’s defends installation of bathroom camera in Upper Hutt
McDonald’s defends the installation of a bathroom camera in one of its New Zealand restaurants, after a customer complained about the 'creepy' practice that is nonetheless legal.
Judith Collins on Crown board member fees and concerns over space infrastructures
Judith Collins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Why the hottest destination for travel right now is a cold country
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Tesla to rollout semi-autonomous self-driving features on New Zealand's roads
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain says New Zealand could be a leader in right-hand drive markets for autonomous vehicles
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession. Business with 2degrees and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
'This shouldn't be their first priority' - Hipkins on Crown board member fee hike
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
'Not enough to keep them in NZ' - Union on why nurses are striking
NZNO president Anne Daniels talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as nurses prepare to go on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday.
Youth employment drops 10% year on year
Ryan Bridge speaks to a youth support worker helping rangitahi find employment.
Retail NZ responds to surcharge ban
Retail NZ advocacy manager Ann-Marie Johnson speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to ban surcharges.
How will flood damaged Tasman District cope with more rain?
Hydrologist Matt McLaren tells Ryan Bridge how the already flood damaged Tasman region may be affected by this week's deluge.
Government taking steps to ban checkout surcharges
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson joins Herald NOW to discuss the Government's plans to do away with surcharges in stores.
Card surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
Orange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and Tasman
Metservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New Zealand
How do we fix NZ's "broken" energy sector?
As part of the Herald’s Power to the People campaign, The Front Page speaks to the manager of Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch, Paul Fuge.
Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP
Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?
Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN
Third Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivors
Mama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe Allison
Police Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus Station
Police are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ Herald
PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges
He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell
Government to ban surcharges on card payments
The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald
Government marks year of tax cuts
PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald
Weather Update: NZ braces for wild weather
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 28th - Aug 2nd. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference