Terry Hut, 83, planned to sleep on a street bench for the three nights leading up to Saturday's big event.
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NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa
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The NZ First leader gave his observations of what’s happening overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell
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The Warriors have fallen short of their 13th NRL win, losing to bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium.
New Zealand's first solar powered major sports event
The Warriors match on Saturday against the Gold Coast Titans will be first NRL game - and major sporting event in this country - to be completely powered by the sun.
Israel relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025
Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.
Call to use drones to tackle illegal dirt biking issue
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Charlie Pome'e pays tribute to friend and island reggae legend George 'Fiji' Veikoso
Kiwi reggae artist Charlie Pome'e pays tribute to friend and island reggae legend George 'Fiji' Veikoso. Video / Flava
Ghislaine Maxwell grilled and voting restrictions | NZ Herald News Update: July 25, 2025
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell grilled by top US official and Paul Goldsmith plans new voting restrictions. Video / NZ Herald
The top 10 best comedy series of all time as chosen by the Herald Entertainment team
Herald Entertainment reporters Mitchell Hageman and Jenni Mortimer discuss the comedy series to put on your must-watch list.
Tactix game plan ahead of Netball Grand Final
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Supermarkets, Facebook Marketplace and Passport changes
Anne Gibson and Chris Henry on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW
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South Island Breaking News reporter talks to Herald NOW about the death in a quiet Christchurch neighbourhood. Video / Herald NOW
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died aged 71
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Herald NOW sports panel on the Black Caps' win and Liam Lawson's hopes in Belgium
ZB sports journalist Ben Plummer and Herald sports journalist Alex Powell join Michael Morrah in the studio.
Everything you need to know about severe weather on the way
Metservice Head of Weather Heather Keats talks to Herald NOW about the severe weather about to hit NZ. Video / Herald NOW
'This is what's called gerrymandering' - reaction to Government's electoral law overhaul
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson debate the electoral law changes on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
First details - who could benefit from Golden Visa scheme?
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'People should be alarmed' - Cannabinoids seem to be interrupting cancer immunotherapy drugs
A call for caution following research which suggests inhaling cannabinoids during cancer immunotherapy may be detrimental to treatment. Video / Herald NOW
Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson on the political panel
National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel. Video / Herald NOW
Dealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace
Public Health Researcher Dr Robin van der Sanden on dealers advertising drug sales on Facebook Marketplace. Video / Herald NOW
Steven Alker takes the lead and Black Caps beat Zimbabwe | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 25, 2025
Kiwi golfer Steven Alker takes the lead at the senior British Open and the Black Caps beat Zimbabwe to wrap up group play in their T20 Tri-series in Harare.
Markets with Madison: Drone Tech
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Passport redesign and Hulk Hogan dead at 71 | NZ Herald News Update: July 25, 2025
Government plans to redesign the New Zealand passport to put English before te reo, and professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died aged 71. Video / NZ Herald
Drug dealers openly advertise the sale of class A drugs on Facebook Marketplace
Meta has been criticised over delayed action.
Why schools are moving away from NCEA and is there anything better?
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“I can’t imagine the feeling of being able to speak the words of your ancestors, and then being able to bear the marks of them as well.”
The Government is making a “significant, but necessary change” to New Zealand’s electoral laws
Among the changes being proposed is stopping same-day enrolment for a general election. Video / Mark Mitchell
Groom’s expletive statement at wedding divides online opinion
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Who did it? 65 calves stolen from Dannevirke farm
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