How to find joy in de-cluttering your home

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Decluttering can boost your fortunes in the housing market but it can also have therapeutic effect on other parts of your life. Professional house organiser Elena Zharkaia gives her top tips for getting a house in order.

PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges

PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges

He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell

Government to ban surcharges on card payments

Government to ban surcharges on card payments

The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald

Government marks year of tax cuts

Government marks year of tax cuts

PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald

Weather Update: NZ braces for wild weather

Weather Update: NZ braces for wild weather

MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 28th - Aug 2nd. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025

US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025

Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon booed at ANZ netball Premiership final

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon booed at ANZ netball Premiership final

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon presented the trophy to the Mainland Tactix.

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Demolishing inside Smith & Caughey's

Demolishing inside Smith & Caughey's

Demolition of walls and fittings inside the Auckland store. Video / Instagram / Ripout NZ

Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be

Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be

Westland Mayor Helen Lash talks about Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be.

Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating

Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating

Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating

Liam Lawson's finish in Belgium Grand Prix and the Netball Grand Final

Liam Lawson's finish in Belgium Grand Prix and the Netball Grand Final

Herald Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Chris Reive on the Sport Panel with Ryan Bridge.

Are NZ businesses feeling more confident?

Are NZ businesses feeling more confident?

Are NZ businesses feeling more confident? Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr.

Watch: Passengers escape after Amercian Airlines plane catches fire

Watch: Passengers escape after Amercian Airlines plane catches fire

Passengers fled an Amercian Airlines plane after it caught fire at Denver International Airport

Government opens the doors to more overseas building products

Government opens the doors to more overseas building products

Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to allow more overseas building products into the country.

How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy?

How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy?

How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy? and Genesis energy could cut Huntly capacity, 2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Herald NOW Weather: July 28, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 28, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 28, 2025.

Fantasy books, job applications and NZ prisons | NZ Herald News Update: July 28, 2025

Fantasy books, job applications and NZ prisons | NZ Herald News Update: July 28, 2025

Surge for fantasy books, applications per job ad fall 2% and segregation rising in NZ prisons.

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Watch Live: Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB

'Alarming': Christchurch hospital departments working below full staffing levels

'Alarming': Christchurch hospital departments working below full staffing levels

South Island Newstalk ZB News Director Claire Sherwood on hospital staffing shortages and a suspicious Canterbury fire.

More severe weather on the way for New Zealand

More severe weather on the way for New Zealand

With a weather system bound for New Zealand, Heather Keats reveals how bad it could get.

First Look: Air NZ's new International Airport Koru Lounge

First Look: Air NZ's new International Airport Koru Lounge

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran announces the new lounge plans on Herald NOW.

Number of inmates choosing segregation when incarcerated is soaring

Number of inmates choosing segregation when incarcerated is soaring

Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis talks about the increase in prisoners choosing segregation, away from other offenders and what is driving it.

Power Games

Power Games

Our electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark Mitchell

Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP

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Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP

Today on The Front Page, Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss the cost of living, vibes in parliament, and whether he’ll ever be able to shake Covid.

Solo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill charges

Solo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill charges

Liz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson Bluck

Small Business Q&A: The Dunedin tech-startup taking on the world's sport data

Small Business Q&A: The Dunedin tech-startup taking on the world's sport data

Small Business reporter Tom Raynel talks with the founder and chief executive of Axon Perform Jon Foote about the business. Video / NZ Herald

Smoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier Island

Smoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier Island

Reporter Korah-Leigh and her mates are serving up supper! From the creek, to the smoker, to the plate, Aotea tamariki show us how smoked eel is done right. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July. Video / MetService

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk

Prime Minister Luxon makes an announcement with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Video / NZ Herald

Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra

Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra

Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind Synthony, at Auckland's Spark Arena on Saturday July 26. Video | RadLab

Mass starvation in Gaza, body found at Arkles Bay | NZ Herald News Update, 27 July 2025

Mass starvation in Gaza, body found at Arkles Bay | NZ Herald News Update, 27 July 2025

Alarm raised over mass starvation tactics in Gaza. Body found in water at Arkles Bay. Firefighters to go on strike. Video / NZ Herald

The Warriors are flying, smashing records on and off the field but have lofty goals for the future

The Warriors are flying, smashing records on and off the field but have lofty goals for the future

Warriors chief executive Cameron George on the club's remarkable growth over the last three seasons. Video / NZ Warriors

Kiwi actor Matt Whelan on his new film Workmates

Kiwi actor Matt Whelan on his new film Workmates

Go Girls and Narcos actor Matt Whelan tells the Herald's Mitchell Hageman about his new film, a love letter to Kiwi theatre and love itself. Video / Kane Dickie

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NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa

NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa

He stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark Mitchell

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Winston Peters on ‘alarming developments’ from immigration

Winston Peters on ‘alarming developments’ from immigration

The NZ First leader gave his observations of what’s happening overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Warriors fall short against Gold Coast Titans

Warriors fall short against Gold Coast Titans

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

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 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

Call to use drones to tackle illegal dirt biking issue

Rotorua resident Ryan Gray believes police with drones could be part of the solution to Rotorua's issue with illegal dirt bike activity. Video / Ryan Gray

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