‘A lifesaver’: How Anne turned financial loss into a fresh start

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, September 24, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Long waits for mental health support for young people and Fonterra announces positive results | Thursday, September 24, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

‘A lifesaver’: How Anne turned financial loss into a fresh start

When Anne’s wife passed away, the emotional loss was compounded by a financial one when they income she relied on came to an end.

Fonterra finances

Katie Bradford takes a look at what's led to Fonterra's record-breaking profits. Video / NZ Herald

$2 million boost in funding for Pet Refuge

Ministers announced that the money for Pet Refuge would come from the Proceeds of Crime Fund. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Cold conditions in Gisborne District

Rachael Thomas filmed a video of icy conditions at Mōrere. Video / @tepuiastore

'It is tough': Tim Seifert on life as a T20 freelance cricketer | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Overseas deals mean the Black Cap has only spent a month at home this year. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge TODAY 24 September

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Business with Garth Bray 24 September

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Chris Hipkins and Ginny Andersen speak to media

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Labour jobs spokeswoman Ginny Andersen speak to media

REVEALED: Inside the 22 ultra-luxury homes that sold for $10 million-plus | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof's Catherine Smith shows off the biggest property sales of 2026. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Personal Finance: Investing in a rising interest rate environment | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr investment adviser Mark Richardson explains which assets are benefitting from high interest rates. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Wombats at the top of Fenz' people panel discuss political resets for Fenz | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Simon Bridges and Josie Pagani talk policies, cyber crime and sleep studies on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trump dangles diesel export ban, S&P sees OCR holding at 3% | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets assess the prospects of the US restricting diesel exports, while S&P Ratings see a low inflation path for NZ that holds the OCR to 3%. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Where is Hurricane Polo going next? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter says Hurricane Polo has caused heavy rain in Mexico's Pacific coast. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Revealed: How a North Korean state actor got a remote IT job in NZ | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National Cyber Security Centre head Catriona Robinson says the tricked company was very reputable and had generally good HR practices. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: LNG on ice, what's the plan? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Energy is everything but you can't have your cake and eat it too. The LNG terminal is on ice 'till after the election. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'We're not waiting': Minister says Fenz changes will address 'sytemic failures' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mark Mitchell says he will have to wait until after the election to deal with the specific issues around the Fire and Emergency CEO. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The moment to seal India free trade deal. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap | Herald NOW Business

'The window was closing. India is now chasing bigger fish, as it looks for alternatives to sending exports scrambling over a US tariff wall.'  Video / Herald NOW Business

Is the stock market getting expensive? Wealth Watch with Generate | Herald NOW Business

Greg Smith KiwiSaver investment and managed funds specialist from Generate on earnings growth multiples. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: September 24, 2026

MetService morning weather update for September 24, 2026. Video / MetService

A new market in private blood tests | Herald NOW Business

Body IQ chief strategy officer Heather Phillips on the investment and growth opportunity in digital health testing. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, September 24, 2026

Sport Headlines | Players return for Black Ferns test against England, and seven pace bowlers picked for Black Caps' home T20 matches against India | Thursday, September 24, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, September 24, 2026

Morning Headlines | National proposes to scrap Fire and Emergency board and fears as next stage of police mental health response strategy rolls out | Thursday, September 24, 2026

Can Kathmandu reduce reliance on black puffers? | Herald NOW Business

Kathmandu has confirmed some potential for asset sales after reporting a heavy fiscal loss. Paul Laxton Koraua from Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW Business

Aged care faces rising costs and demand | Herald NOW Business

Why is aged care NZ’s health blind spot? Heritage Lifecare chief executive Brent Pattison on the cost and investment pressures facing private providers. Video / Herald NOW Business

Elderly Wellington couple struggling with ill-health in lengthy dispute over defective roofing work

Roofbuddy has proposed a resolution after inquiries by the Herald. Video / NZ Herald

Police cordon off home in Clendon Park

A police scene guard is in place following a serious incident at a home in Auckland’s Clendon Park. Video / NZ Herald

What Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work alleges about the Taxpayers’ Union

David Fisher joins The Front Page to break down the allegations made in Nicky Hager's Dirty Work.

Watch: Seymour and Luxon face media questions over new Nicky Hager book

Act leader David Seymour and PM Chistopher Luxon grow frustrated as media ask for reactions to Hager book. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 23, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | National plan for Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Trump rejects calls for oversight of AI | Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Battery ignites while being placed in collection bin, sends debris flying

Tasman District Council has reminded people that lithium batteries must be placed in designated disposal bins. Video / Supplied

Lawrence Xu-Nan on being an MP and being attacked by Winston Peters

Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan says being an MP gives him an infinite ability to learn. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ryan Bridge TODAY 23 September

Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald

Business with Garth Bray 23 September

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Case by Case Explains: Parole in New Zealand

Tara Shaskey from the Open Justice team joins Jane Yee on Case by Case to explain how the parole system works in New Zealand.

Case by Case Explains: Sentencing

Hannah Bartlett from the Open Justice team explains to Jane Yee on Case by Case how sentencing works in New Zealand and what judges take into account when handing sentences down.

The retirement worry many Kiwis don’t need to have

For many, the biggest obstacle to a confident retirement isn’t their bank balance, it’s not knowing what they’re working towards.

Is Prince Harry working on a documentary about his late mum, Princess Diana? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer discusses a potential documentary about Princess Diana. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hager: 'Constant discussion of bodies and sexualised talk' at Taxpayers' Union | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Taxpayers’ Union executive director Jordan Williams says it is “very tempting” to want to sue Nicky Hager over his new book, Dirty Work. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY