Watch NZH Focus: Who is Peter Thiel?

31 Jan, 2017 09:06 PM

01-02-2017 The news that billionaire investor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel became a New Zealand citizen in 2011 before buying a 193 hectare estate on Lake Wanaka in 2015 has raised questions in parliament and around the world. Joining Tristram Clayton is Herald Investigations reporter Matt Nippert to discuss the latest on Thiel.

$20m meth import: Prison CCTV of gang boss' chair dance scrutinised

$20m meth import: Prison CCTV of gang boss' chair dance scrutinised

Footage of the dance was repeatedly played in court at the trial for the high-profile criminal, who cannot currently be named.

Trump fires labour statistics commissioner after figures show poor job growth

Trump fires labour statistics commissioner after figures show poor job growth

Following a jobs report showing weak employment growth, US President Donald Trump fired labour statistics chief Dr Erika McEntarfer, calling the report 'rigged.' Video / AFP

PM Christopher Luxon and MP Tama Potaka speak to the media from National Party Conference

New Zealand|politics

PM Christopher Luxon and MP Tama Potaka speak to the media from National Party Conference

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka took questions at the National Party Conference. Video / Adam Pearse

Kaikohe Blood & Fire | Trailer | NZIFF25

Kaikohe Blood & Fire | Trailer | NZIFF25

A pair of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters from the far north town of Kaikohe battle it out in the ring; but in this gym the battle isn’t just about the glory and grit. V / NZIFF

Ōtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigation

Ōtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigation

A man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ Herald

National president speaks on 'tough' three party coalition ahead of party conference

National president speaks on 'tough' three party coalition ahead of party conference

Sylvia Wood talks about the challenges of governing in a coalition and plans for the next election ahead of her party's annual conference in Christchurch. Video / Mark Mitchell

US envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025

US envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025

A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.

George Clarke: Homes in the Wild - Trailer

George Clarke: Homes in the Wild - Trailer

Renowned architect George Clarke explores some of New Zealand's most unique off-grid builds in his new series. Video / Sky NZ

22.5% fall in spending over the past year paints a bleak picture for K Rd

22.5% fall in spending over the past year paints a bleak picture for K Rd

There’s been a 22.5% fall in spending over the past year. The Karangahape Road retail sector is feeling the pressure. Video / Jason Dorday

Tsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Tsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

New gas and oil laws may lead to legal battles, national tsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer.

Herald NOW Panel: Petra Bagust and former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff

Herald NOW Panel: Petra Bagust and former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff

Petra Bagust and former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOW

Rising concerns: Auckland's rates soar despite property value drop

Rising concerns: Auckland's rates soar despite property value drop

Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Spokesperson Sam Warren on Auckland rates rise. Video / Herald NOW

Farmer confidence reaches eight year high

Farmer confidence reaches eight year high

The Country Host Hamish McKay on why farmer confidence is at an eight year high. Video / Herald NOW

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what's in store for the weekend's weather. Video / Herald NOW

No signs of local legend, Roy Arbon a week on from his disappearance

No signs of local legend, Roy Arbon a week on from his disappearance

A missing tramper’s phone placed him in a wide-open clearing the day after he was last seen, before he vanished. Video / Herald NOW

NZ waiting for US tariff letter due today

NZ waiting for US tariff letter due today

Garth Bray joins Ryan Bridge in the studio to talk business with 2degrees. Video / Herald NOW

ASB Classic: Exclusive – major breakthrough in Auckland tennis arena roof project

ASB Classic: Exclusive – major breakthrough in Auckland tennis arena roof project

The ambitious project to put a roof over the centre court at Auckland’s tennis arena on Stanley St has taken a considerable step forward. Video / Herald NOW

Trump launches global tariffs: What's the deal for New Zealand?

Trump launches global tariffs: What's the deal for New Zealand?

NZ International Business Forum Executive Director, Felicity Roxburgh talks to Herald NOW about what Trump's tarrifs might mean for New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW political panel with Willie Jackson and Erica Stanford

Herald NOW political panel with Willie Jackson and Erica Stanford

National Minister Erica Stanford and Labour MP Willie Jackson talk NCEA, emergency alerts, oil and gas. Video / Herald NOW

'You throw it out and start again' - Headmaster weighs in on looming NCEA changes

'You throw it out and start again' - Headmaster weighs in on looming NCEA changes

Mount Albert Grammar School Principal Patrick Drumm talks NCEA in schools ahead of the looming announcement. Video / Herald NOW

MetService Weather: 1 August

MetService Weather: 1 August

MetService Weather: 1 August. Video / MetService

Lewis Clareburt's new record and the Storm beat the Eels | NZ Herald Sports Update: August 1, 2025

Lewis Clareburt's new record and the Storm beat the Eels | NZ Herald Sports Update: August 1, 2025

Lewis Clareburt has produced a new national record in the 200-metre medley and the Storm have beaten the Eels 16-10. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Crimson’s Education Unicorn

Business|markets with madison

Markets with Madison: Crimson’s Education Unicorn

Crimson Education has been valued at NZ$1 billion (US$600 million) - but could its core business, getting kids into Ivy league, be destroyed by AI?

NCEA briefing and tsunami swells | NZ Herald News Update: August 1, 2025

NCEA briefing and tsunami swells | NZ Herald News Update: August 1, 2025

Ministerial briefing on NCEA suggests the current system does not support pathways into trades; and rebounding tsunami swells still pose a risk. Video / NZ Herald

NZ’s dangerous underworld: Gangs, drugs and a lot of money

New Zealand|crime

NZ’s dangerous underworld: Gangs, drugs and a lot of money

Today on The Front Page, author Jared Savage joins us to discuss the rising threat of organised crime in New Zealand.

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3

MetService national weather July 31 - August 3. Video / MetService

Frank Films: A Tribute to Natural History New Zealand

Frank Films: A Tribute to Natural History New Zealand

From regional TV station to global gold standard documentary production: the story of Natural History New Zealand.

Wayne Brown criticises absent councillors

Wayne Brown criticises absent councillors

Near the start of the livestream of the council meeting, Brown discusses absent councillors. Video / Auckland Council

Surfer spotted at Christchurch beach despite tsunami warning

Surfer spotted at Christchurch beach despite tsunami warning

A person has been spotted surfing at Scarborough Beach despite a national tsunami warning. Video / Supplied

Spies Minister and Foreign Minister respond to upgraded FBI base in Wellington

Spies Minister and Foreign Minister respond to upgraded FBI base in Wellington

Judith Collins and Winston Peters say the base will help in the fight against transnational crime. Video / Mark Mitchell

The big rugby topics leading up to the naming of the All Blacks tour squad

The big rugby topics leading up to the naming of the All Blacks tour squad

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss injury gaps, who will cover the third halfback role and the Lions' win in the lead-up to the All Blacks tour squad naming. Video / NZ Herald

Starvation claiming lives in Gaza

Starvation claiming lives in Gaza

Mike Seawright, Director of ReliefAid, speaks to Ryan Bridge about the situation on the ground in Gaza and what urgent action is required to relieve the issues of hunger there.

Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive

Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive

Business with 2degrees: Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive.

Mark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quake

Mark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quake

The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister discusses the tsunami threat for NZ after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.

From Generator to Precinct Flex: NZX giant re-brands

From Generator to Precinct Flex: NZX giant re-brands

Scott Pritchard, CEO of Precinct Properties, tells of the change - and which high-profile tenants are in its offices. Video \ Jason Dorday

Shane Jones unfazed by emergency tsunami alerts, turns phone off

New Zealand|politics

Shane Jones unfazed by emergency tsunami alerts, turns phone off

Resources Minister Shane Jones admitted he missed New Zealand’s overnight tsunami alert after turning his phone off and going to bed early following “a glass or three of red wine”.

Black Caps, the start of NPC and the new Phoenix coach

Black Caps, the start of NPC and the new Phoenix coach

Bonnie Jansen and Liam Napier on the sports panel to talk cricket, the NPC kicking off and the appointment of the new Phoenix coach.

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs

Latest news on the US economy and Trump's trade tariffs, Business with 2degrees with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Everything you need to know about tsunami risk after Russia quake

Everything you need to know about tsunami risk after Russia quake

Kiwis have been told to remain alert for 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore'.

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