Beloved NZ umbrella maker Blunt on plans to ‘conquer the world’

Can either party afford its election promises?

Thomas Coughlan joins Richard Martin on The Front Page to compare National's recently released fiscal strategy with Labour's.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, October 12, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, October 12, 2026. Act wants to cut disability benefits and the Greens want to guarantee jobs for 16- to 24-year-olds. Video / NZ Herald

Kaukapakapa truck rollover scatters logs and causes heavy traffic delays

Logs were scattered near All Saints Church after a truck crashed. Video / Ian Wishart

National releases fiscal plan

The National Party has released its fiscal plan, detailing how it plans to pay for its election promises. Video / NZ Herald

Noah Kahan skydives in Parakai, West Auckland

Noah Kahan took on the highest skydive in New Zealand on Saturday, October 10, jumping from 18,000ft with Skydive Auckland while touring the country on his Great Divide Tour.

Green Party announcement on AI regulation plans

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on artificial intelligence policy.

Government announcement on charter schools

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour makes a Government announcement on charter schools. Video / Michael Craig

Q&A with Act Party's Northland candidate Mark Cameron

Act Party's Mark Cameron answers the communities questions. Video / Brodie Stone

NZ Herald LIVE: Christopher Luxon makes National fiscal plan announcement

National party leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Henderson. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland bus driver lets 4-year-old girl on but not mother’s mobility dog

Auckland Transport is apologising after a woman was separated from her 4-year-old daughter when a bus driver closed the door before she could board with her mobility dog.

NZ Herald Live: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins makes policy announcement

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins and education spokesperson Ginny Andersen will make a policy announcement.

Listen: New Bentley engine created with guitar and drums | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Driven's David Linklater joins Herald NOW to talk Bentley's Torcal and September's car sales. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Young people are desperate to work': Greens' young people working programme | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Green co-leader Marama Davidson guarantees jobs for young people if re-elected.  Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport panel: 'Have you seen the movie Cars?' Bathurst's wild finish explained | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald Sport journalists Cam McMillan and Nathan Limm discuss the All Blacks, Liam Lawson, Bathurst and the Rugby League World Cup. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'There were no good choices': Ardern's press sec reveals all in new book | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief press secretary to Jacinda Ardern details what went on behind the scenes of Labour's Covid government in new book, 'In The Room'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nadine Higgins: Labour calls on the Ardern effect | Ryan Bridge TODAY

With less than four weeks until the election, the former Prime Minister has popped up in Labour supporters’ inboxes, asking them to open their wallets and donate to the campaign.

Lessons on Living' book made into TV series | Ryan Bridge TODAY

John Aiken brings Nigel Latta's book to life in a three-part TV series. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Eden Park wants pedestrian bridge planned before 2011 World Cup finally built | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says a Morningside crossing and additional Kingsland platforms are required urgently to prevent delays leaving the stadium. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Bull run enters fifth year as US markets run ahead of NZX | Ryan Bridge TODAY

October 12 marks 48 months in the latest bull cycle since generative AI started firing up the markets.  Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets Face Key Test as Inflation, Earnings Data Loom | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis takes a look at the week ahead for the markets, Monday 12 October. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Betrayed by United States Government': Fort Hood survivor | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fort Hood survivor Dr Kathy Platoni says she welcomes execution plans, but it's not justice or closure until the crime is officially called 'terrorism'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, October 12, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix and Australia leading in opening cricket test against South Africa | Monday, October 12, 2026.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, October 12, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Man faces two murder charges and Eden Park CEO calls for transport upgrades | Monday, October 12, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

'We'll all get our butts kicked': ACT discusses its fiscal plan | Ryan Bridge TODAY

ACT Leader David Seymour discusses fiscal plan and tax cuts. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business with Garth Bray 12 October

Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders

Today marks four years of a bull market in US shares | Herald NOW Business

Since October 2022, the gains have been remarkable; Dow up 77%. S&P 500 up 118%. Nasdaq Composite up 163%. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business

Billionaires, ambition, getting rich and taxes | Herald NOW Business

The NBR Rich List estimated wealth of those on the list had grown to $129 billion. Herald business commentator Fran O'Sullivan. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ambitious startups - how to turn them into into global businesses | Herald NOW Business

Tech entrepreneur and investor Dr Oliver Hardick joins us live from Auckland Startup Week. Video / Herald NOW Business

How damaging is policy churn? | Herald NOW Business

John Cuthbertson, CA ANZ Tax Leader: Should tax policy be designed to survive an election cycle? Part 1 of our tax series. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026

MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026. Video / MetService

Government Bond yields stabilise - why it matters | Herald NOW Business

What’s coming up this week that might influence bond yields? Shane Solly from Harbour assest management. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge TODAY 12 October

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

New book: Ex-press secretary lifts veil on Jacinda Ardern leadership

Jacinda Ardern's ex-chief press secretary, Andrew Campbell, talks to Audrey Young about his new book, "Inside the Room".

How much money do influencers really make?

On The Prosperity Project, Nadine talks to talent manager Molly Littlejohn about the business behind social media influencing

Politicians weigh in on the Future of NZ, our challenges and opportunities

Oriini Kaipara, Tamatha Paul, Nicole McKee, Nicola Willis, Barbara Edmonds, Shane Jones and Daniel Eb debate the future of New Zealand with Ryan Bridge.

How can we create the best NZ possible – and what kind of leaders do we need?

Panellists Sir John Key, Carmen Vicelich, Moko Tepania, Guy Haddleton, Bowen Pan and Julia Pahina talk about what we can do to think differently in New Zealand.

Should we lift the super age – and how can we tackle our health system and welfare pressures?

Cameron Bagrie, Moko Tepania, Dr Mataroria Lyndon and Kjesten Wiig join Ryan Bridge to talk about how we can lift our collective prosperity.

How can NZ harness AI and technology – and Ryan dances with a robot

Panellists Carmen Vicelich, Andrew Fraser, Nick Judd, Mahsa McCauley, Jamie Beaton and Julia Pahina exchange views on how Kiwis can use technology and what kids should be taught.

How to build a NZ that will withstand future challenges

Bayden Barber, Bronwyn Hayward, Amelia Linzey, Mike Casey, Mike Fuge and Ankit Sharma join Ryan Bridge in the Future of NZ debate.

What is NZ's competitive advantage? – Panellists weigh in on the Future of NZ Debate

Panellists Sir John Key, Frances Valintine, Andrew Fraser, Jamie Beaton, Phil Thomson and Bayden Barber speak to Ryan Bridge about New Zealand's competitive edge.