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The owner of a boutique lodge in Awatuna says she considers her “extremely lucky” after a waterspout that was heading towards the property changed course and hit only the side of the house. Video / Supplied

Destiny Church’s Brian Tamaki protests against foreign religions in NZ

Destiny Church’s Brian Tamaki protests against foreign religions in NZ

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is leading a protest march down Queen St in central Auckland.

Luxon meets Xi Jinping, Russian drone attack, Trump on Iran | NZ Herald News Update

Luxon meets Xi Jinping, Russian drone attack, Trump on Iran | NZ Herald News Update

Luxon meets Xi Jinping, Russian drone attack on two Ukrainian cities, Trump says Iran wants to speak to the US | NZ Herald News Update

Trump to decide on Iran invasion within two weeks

Trump to decide on Iran invasion within two weeks

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared President Donald Trump's intentions about a potential US invasion of Iran. Video / AFP

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for closed-door bilateral talks. Photos / Thomas Coughlan

Celeste Howell and Anaru Mano want justice.

Celeste Howell and Anaru Mano want justice.

Couple question police decision not to charge an officer who stomped on a man during an arrest. Video / Jason Dorday

SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test

SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test

The explosion sent a large fireball into the South Texas sky.

Crane driver snoozes through Donald Trump visit

Crane driver snoozes through Donald Trump visit

A crane driver dozed off while Donald Trump was hosting a ceremony on the White House lawn.

Luxon to Meet Xi Jinping, SpaceX rocket explodes, Matariki | NZ Herald News Update

Luxon to Meet Xi Jinping, SpaceX rocket explodes, Matariki | NZ Herald News Update

Matariki weekend celebrations, Christopher Luxon to meet Xi Jinping, SpaceX Ship 36 explodes on the launch platform.

Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI

Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI

The enterprise software company DataDog is investing almost US$1b a year into artificial intelligence.

Armed police cordon off street

Armed police cordon off street

Officers descended on a Mt Roskill street in response to a reported family harm incident. Video / Dean Purcell

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Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls

Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. Video \ NZ Police

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college

Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.

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New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all

New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all

Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

Acting Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media in response to GDP results.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in Tehran

Foreign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in Tehran

Two embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal

New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal

Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell

Du Val Directors fighting asset freeze in High Court

Du Val Directors fighting asset freeze in High Court

BusinessDesk's Maria Slade on Du Val High Court hearing following asset freeze and document seizures. Video / Herald NOW

How to make the perfect Matariki hāngī

How to make the perfect Matariki hāngī

'Hāngī Master' Rewi Spraggon talks Ryan through the Matariki preparations at the Governer General's house in Wellington.

Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki

Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki

BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?

Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June

G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.

20 arrests and $1.5m assets seized from Greazy Dogs gang

20 arrests and $1.5m assets seized from Greazy Dogs gang

Police seized $1.5m of assets from the Greazy Dogs gang in Tauranga this week as part of operation Kingtide, SunLive reporter Ayla Yeoman tells Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from the economic outlook

What to expect from the economic outlook

NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about economic outlook.

What to expect from the weather over Matariki weekend

What to expect from the weather over Matariki weekend

MetService's Heather Keats gives Ryan the lowdown for the long weekend's weather, and how to spot the Matariki star cluster. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 2degrees business with Garth Bray

Herald NOW: 2degrees business with Garth Bray

$200 billion China cosmetics market opens up to NZ companies and US Fed hold rates steady due to tariffs.

Global refugee crisis should prompt NZ quota increase, says charity

Global refugee crisis should prompt NZ quota increase, says charity

Ahead of World Refugee Day on Friday, World Vision CEO Grant Bayldon speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the escalating global refugee crisis. Video / Herald NOW

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on RNZ and the cost of living

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on RNZ and the cost of living

Herald NOW's political panel National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on RNZ, Crown Sovereignty and cost of living.

Is it time for an energy sector shake up?

Is it time for an energy sector shake up?

Rod Drury talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on his call for structural separation in NZ's electricity market. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

How successful has the PM's trip to China been?

How successful has the PM's trip to China been?

NZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan on what the PM Christopher Luxon has managed to achieve during his trip to China.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it

Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.

Media Insider: TVNZ boss on Shortland Street's future, 6pm news

Media Insider: TVNZ boss on Shortland Street's future, 6pm news

Jodi O’Donnell talks Shortland Street, 6pm news, pay TV plans, job cuts, executive shakeups and when the state broadcaster might return dividends to the Government.

Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you

Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you

At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Wellington

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Wellington

Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Wellington.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū

Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki

Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

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