Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues

Coroner links 'unsafe' sofa to deadly house fire

A coroner has ruled Canterbury teenager Lizzy Marvin died after becoming trapped in her bedroom during a fire fuelled by an 'unsafe' sofa in her family home. Video / Herald NOW

China Embassy slams NZSIS, claims citizen harssed by spies "without cause"

China affairs and CCP expert Professor Anne-Marie Brady joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss claims by the Chinese Embassy that a citizen was held and interrogated by NZSIS.

Herald NOW Weather: September 18th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 18th, 2025

Call for shift in culture after hundreds of New Zealanders continue to abuse mobility carparks

Raewyn Hailes from Disability Action reports hundreds of mobility parks are misused everyday in New Zealand – something she says isn’t just inconvenient, but harmful.

US President Trump treated to lavish royal ceremony for UK state visit

BBC Producer Kethaki Masilamani joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss President Trump's state visit to the UK. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Pole-vaulting trio miss the podium and Cam Roigard's rehabilitation

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Pole-vaulting trio miss the podium at world championships in Tokyo, and All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard's rehabilitation after foot injury.

GDP figures out today: how bad can things be?

ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to preview the latest GDP figures and discuss the state of the economy. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tourism levy money and Trump visits UK amid protests

NZ Herald Morning News Update | At least $100 million in tourism levy money has gone back to the Government and Donald Trump visits the UK amid protests. Video / Herald NOW

Sam Wallace on the cost of staying in the spotlight

The Coast FM host talks to Liam Dann about his most indulgent purchases and how he's kept his career from stagnating.

'Not over yet': Eight scrub fires burn around Canterbury

Fire and Emergency NZ is responding to a fire in Southbridge and another in Springfield. Video / Kirsty Wilde

Shane Jones crowned NZ First deputy leader

NZ First MP Shane Jones is now the party's deputy leader after a unanimous caucus vote. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService severe weather September 17-19

MetService severe weather September 17-19. Video / MetService

Minibus flips on State Highway 39

Emergency services at the scene after a minibus flipped on State Highway 39, just outside of Ōtorohanga. Video / Michael Morrah, Katie Harris

MetService Weather 17th September 2025

MetService Weather 17th September 2025. Video / MetService

Panel: Data shows chances of prison sentence at all-time high

Herald Now's daily Panel with Valocity Global CEO Carmen Vicelich and Senior Journalist Simon Wilson.

Markets outlook with Forsyth Barr: Investing during market highs

Markets outlook with Forsyth Barr: Investment Adviser Mark Richardson speaks to Ryan Bridge.

'Explained: why is food giant Talley's taking TVNZ to court?

NZ Herald investigative Reporter Matt Nippert speaks to Ryan Bridge about why food giant Talley's has taken TVNZ to court. Video / Herald NOW

TripNotes: New luxury hotel, NZ village among 'world's most beautiful', and the two travelling nanas

TripNotes Podcast Host Lorna Riley joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk the latest in travel news. Video / Herald NOW

First eggs back on shelves from last years bird flu infected Otago egg farm

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood: The first eggs are on the shelves from the Otago free range egg farm that was forced to close due to birdflu contamination.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate Jamaine Ross’ blunt message to voters

Jamaine Ross has a blunt message for voters in next month’s local body elections: “Don’t vote for me”. Video / Herald NOW

Anti-Trump protests set to welcome US President to the UK

Stop Trump Coalition spokesman Tyrone Scott joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW from London to talk Trump's state visit to the UK.

Political panel: David Seymour and Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez

ACT leader David Seymour and Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March on Herald NOW's political panel

Tokoroa plywood mill faces closure as Carter Holt Harvey looks to import

South Waikato Mayor Tokoroa Mayor Gary Petley weighs in on Tokoroa Mill closure.

Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit

US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK for second state visit.

Most Du Val investors unlikely to be repaid; FMA powers, and global dairy trade

Business with 2degrees: Global dairy trade auction prices down 0.8%. Du Val statutory managers report out; two sides on FMA powers of on-site inspection without notice.

Latest crime data shows chances of prison sentence at all-time high

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith talks to Ryan Bridge about new statistics showing you're more likely to be sent to jail after a conviction than ever before.

Teachers and nurses to strike, NZDF upgrades and Robert Redford dies | NZ Herald Morning Update

Teachers and nurses to strike, NZDF upgrades and Robert Redford dies | NZ Herald Morning Update. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gather in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week

Hundreds of students gathered in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week and the legacy of Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper. Video / Sarah Curtis

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

Suspect Tyler James Robinson aged 22 charged with aggravated murder.

Royal family attend Duchess of Kent's funeral

The royal family attend the Duchess of Kent's funeral.

Oscar-winner Robert Redford dies, aged 89

Actor Robert Redford has died in his sleep at the age of 89.

Kristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor share their experiences with mental health system

Kristy Maguire, Serra Clark, and Alastair Taylor speak to the Herald about their experiences with the mental health system in New Zealand. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kea Kids News: What’s it like to go to one of the most remote schools in NZ?

Reporter Bucky finds out what’s growing in the garden at Kaingaroa School on the Chatham Islands, a school so remote, there are only 6 students!

Leo Molloy charges dismissed

One time Super City mayoral candidate Leo Molloy assaulting police officer dismissed. Video \ Jason Dorday

Charlie Kirk shooting sparks warnings about online radicalisation

Sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to dissect the inner workings of those who perpetrate political violence, and how we might be able to stop them.

Nick Cannon puts having five kids in 2022 down to 'careless activity'

Father-of-12 Nick Cannon has admitted "careless activity" is "probably" why he had five children in 2022. Video / Bang Showbiz

Kiwi celebrity chef Josh Emett meets his protege Alyx Jones

Air NZ Dream Seats winner Alyx Jones has her eyes set on the world-class kitchens of Japan. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders address racism allegations

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders address racism allegations on their way into the House.

Inside Fiji's Kokomo Private Island

What's it like to stay at Kokomo, the Fijian private island where Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams got married?

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | PM tight-lipped on Palestine, and Commerce Act changes

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | The Prime Minister defended not telling New Zealanders what the Government's stance on Palestine is, and changes are coming to the Commerce Act.