Wellington wrap: Leaky hotels, plus infertility ignored | Herald NOW

Sydney's major event line-up a drawcard for Kiwi travellers

Phantom of the Opera, Disney's The Lion King, and Vivid Sydney; House of Travel's Patrick McCarthy joins Herald NOW.

Mercury steady on guidance, red meat boosts PPGF Wrightson, NZME posts 15% earnings lift

Interim results for four companies and a full year for NZME show broad uplift apart from construction sector in first half. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Wellington wrap: Leaky hotels, plus infertility ignored | Herald NOW

Wellington reporter Sammy Carter gives the latest Wellington news. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Daily panel with Maryanne Sprudle and Rob Campbell

Should recreational drugs be legalised for personal use? The panel discuss.

Should recreational drugs be legalised for personal use? | Herald NOW

Public health lecturer Dr Rose Crossin is calling for an overhaul of NZ's drug laws. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Paul Spain: Bunnings' new partnership with Uber Eats signal a quiet evolution

Uber Eats will offer over 30,000 hardware, gardening and trade supplies on their app.

What will Labour commit to in a first term?

Leader Chris Hipkins says Labour wants more than one term to deliver.

Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein | Herald NOW

International affairs expert Anthony Glees with the latest on Andrew's and Mandelson's arrest. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Tariff ripples hit US markets, FPH lifts guidance, which regions led retail spending revival?

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare lifts FY guidance, will report on impact of US tariff regime in May; retail spending rose 0.9% in December quarter. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Parenting and ADHD

Natasya Jones, leadership coach and co-founder of Divergent Thinking, is ADHD and mum to two ADHD boys. Video / Sylvie Whinray

New Zealand ranked best in the world for sleep, expert explains

Sleep researcher Karyn O'Keeffe explains what it takes to get a good night's sleep.

New cardiac arrest report paints stark picture of NZ's survival rates

New cardiac arrest report reveals New Zealand's survival rates are worryingly low.

PwC CEO: Will New Zealand businesses keep up with AI? | Herald NOW

PwC's annual CEO survey found a majority of bosses are most concerned about AI. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

US East Coast hit by snow storm

Monster blizzard hits the East Coast of the United States. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Genesis Energy announces record profits

Genesis Energy CEO Malcolm Johns joins Ryan Bridge Today.

Sport Headlines | Tuesday February 24, 2026

Sport Headlines | Snow Sports New Zealand expected to earn more high performance funding after Winter Olympics, Mexican Tennis Open to go ahead | Tuesday February 24, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Morning Headlines | Govt pledges $200 million to electricity generator capital raise, air traffic controllers lured overseas | Tuesday, February 24, 2026

MetService morning weather update: February 24

MetService morning weather update: February 24. Video / MetService

Sir Trevor Mallard on his three years as a diplomat

Former Speaker Sir Trevor Mallard says MFAT was right to be worried about his posting to Ireland. Video / Mark Mitchell

How top 10 iwi performed financially in latest year?

TDB Advisory in Wellington has produced its latest annual report, delving into financial performance. Video \ Jason Dorday

Watch: Car on fire on Auckland motorway

Watch: Car on fire on Auckland motorway. Video / Supplied

Bottlenose dolphin carries her dead calf in waters around the Bay of Islands

A heart-breaking scene unfolded as a bottlenose dolphin carried her dead calf near the Bay of Islands. Authorities warned boaties to keep their distance and respect speed limits.

Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd joins The Front Page to talk about the real impact on people experiencing homelessness.

First overnight convoy leaves Northport for Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm

A giant wind turbine propeller, nearly the length of a rugby field, is hauled through the Ōtaika roundabout after leaving Northport about an hour and a half earlier. Video / Robyn

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to media

Three-vehicle crash on SH1 near Ōrewa

Emergency services are responding to a diesel spill and a three-vehicle crash north of Auckland.

MetService afternoon weather update: February 23-24

MetService afternoon weather update: February 23-24. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis speaks to media

Nicola Willis speaks to the media

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, February 23, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Police hopeful move-on orders will help homeless and exporters face more trade turmoil | Monday, February 23, 2026

Prince and Princess of Wales stun as Kate rewears iconic Gucci gown

The Prince and Princess of Wales walked the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) red carpet together in London.

Is Matthew Horncastle New Zealand's answer to Elon Musk?

Business with Forsyth Barr: Volatility back in play for exporters; Williams Corp’s outspoken CEO and what the dairy world looks like from where Bega sits.

Kiwi motorsport stars unite for Red Bull's Rural Rumble

Liam Lawson, Shane van Gisbergen and Mad Mike combined over the Kiwi summer. Supplied / Red Bull

Record earnings for Genesis Energy as Government buys $200m of equity

Thomas Manch from BusinessDesk on the latest from the NZX. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Panel: Police crackdown and US employment case

BusinessDesk senior journalist Maria Slade and real estate agent Rawdon Christie discuss the latest issues.

Auckland entrepreneur Hannah McQueen to shake up healthcare with new company

The Kiwi businesswoman has launched into her next bold venture to ease pressure on hospitals. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech

Chris Hipkins his delivers State of the Nation speech

How to spot a cult recruiter

Religious History expert Peter Lineham joins Herald NOW as Canterbury University students are warned of aggressive recruiting tactics on campus. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

How has the Government's policy on moving on the homeless landed?

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Ryan Bridge Today.

Could Kiwi businesses get refunds on Trump's tariffs after Supreme Court rules them illegal?

Trade Minister Todd McClay on what the latest twist in the tariffs story means for businesses in NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Wellington Phoenix hit rock bottom after 5-0 drubbing, coach quits

Herald reporters Alex Powell and Nathan Limm on the weekend in sport.