Matt McLay introduces himself and his dog Ulfi, and explains what's next now that they have graduated and are ready for the streets.
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Marama Davidson presses for big system change at Oranga Tamariki
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Whanganui Police dog handler Matt McLay on how to train a police dog
Matt McLay introduces himself and his dog Ulfi, and explains what's next now that they have graduated and are ready for the streets.

Kea Kids News: Silver Ferns coach Chatham Islands kids
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All Blacks secure victory over Pumas, 41-24
The All Blacks have defeated the Argentina Pumas in a closely fought contest, 41-24. Video / Sky Sport

My donor and me
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The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss
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Crowded House frontman Neil Finn performs at pro-Palestine march in Auckland
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Giancarlo Italiano reflects on tough A-League season with Phoenix
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All Blacks ready to open Rugby Championship in Argentina
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, Darts in Auckland
Trump and Putin are meeting in Alaska this morning to hopefully discuss peace and a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Ukraine is not present at the meeting and was not invited.

Trump and Putin had an 'extremely productive meeting' in Alaska to discuss peace
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska to discuss peace without Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

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Auckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland Council

Sentencing of English tutor Timothy Fisher
Timothy Fisher was sentenced on 14 charges including committing indecent acts on children. Fisher targeted young female students he was tutoring. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Police officer spotted using phone while driving past school children
A Hamilton schoolboy on a bus stealthily captured footage of a police officer using his phone while driving.

And Just Like That... Season 3 official trailer
Season three of And Just Like That..., is available on Neon now.

Coward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko
Hundreds of people marched from the Tukapa Rugby Club grounds to the High Court at New Plymouth, against coward punch violence. Video / Tara Shaskey

Bus catches fire in Birkdale, Auckland
Thick, black plumes of smoke and big flames could be seen coming from the bus parked on Birkdale Rd. Video / Brittany Fanning

Southwestern Motorway jammed after motorcycle crash
One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital. Video / Supplied

Talented teen makes everyday count after cancer journey
Xavier Roughan joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW on his recent Cambridge scholarship. Video / Herald NOW

Scathing RNZ review released, Air NZ safety videos and Stuff strike action looming
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The Trump Putin meeting, Papanui school uniforms and Queenstown apartment builds
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Police remain on the scene in Christchurch shooting
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Sickness and classing shortages send school kids home
Northern Advocate reporter Brodie Stone on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

USA price index jump, Irish bid for Alliance Group and Harvard trip blowout
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Restrictions on claiming carbon credits and latest flooding updates
Wayne Langford Federated Farmers President joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Latest updates from the All Blacks in Argentina
Former All Black Ian Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

$155 million invested into Te Papa
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Trump to meet Putin in Alaska, business or diplomacy?
Stephen Hoadley, International Relations expert breaks down the latest developments. Video / Herald NOW