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

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

The iconic Kiwi brand is stepping up its global ambitions.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Watch: Former cop Rakesh Naidoo speaks after becoming Labour candidate

Naidoo says he holds no ill will towards Police Commissioner Richard Chambers or Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Video / Marty Melville

Car flips on to roof at Kelston McDonald’s

A car ended up on its roof at the Kelston McDonald’s drive-through after what police described as a parking mishap.

Kmart to open its largest New Zealand store

Kmart's New Zealand team is set to open its Westgate store on Thursday. The Herald's Tom Raynel went behind the scenes to learn what's new. Video / NZ Herald

Rotorua triple homicide: Resident heard ‘three pops’

A woman who has lived in the area for 24 years describes the night a woman and two children were found dead at a Rotorua address. Video / Ben Fraser

What is it really like filming in Bay of Plenty?

Film Bay of Plenty’s new regional showreel provides the answer. Video / Film Bay of Plenty

Ryan Bridge TODAY 9 September

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David Seymour anounces hospitality industry regulatory relief

David Seymour announces hospitality industry regulatory relief.

Faradays shuts down Auckland's Queen St to install new staircase

The teams at Cape Construction and Ackworth House worked through the night to transfer Faradays' new feature staircase. Video / Faradays

Three shows to binge watch before the Emmys | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer reveals who could be the next James Bond, and the top shows to watch before the Emmys. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'You've given up on the rest of the day': Australian KFC serving breakfast | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Panellists Michael Morrah and Carmen Vicelich debate bad driving, KFC for breakfast, and New Zealand's latest education statistics. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Greatest Showman star Keala Settle returning home to NZ | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Keala Settle joins Herald NOW ahead of her return to the Kiwi stage as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Don't raise stuff like that or I won't come back': Wayne Brown's angry tirade | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he has a 'sense of humour' when asked about his 'Muslim terrorist' comment towards RNZ employee. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business with Garth Bray 9 September

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

Moscow wins east German elections: Concerns over Euro political shift | Ryan Bridge TODAY

German political commentator Oliver Hartwich says the rise of AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is a concern for support of Ukraine and wider political stability. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Pilot of 'home-built' helicopter dies in crash | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines from the South Island. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wiggle room: How far would Labour go to spike an LNG terminal?| Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chris Hipkins says Labour would legislate to block any LNG terminal deal National signs, with one caveat. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Food 'not an essential need' blunder: Minister won't apologise | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Social Development Minister Louise Upston says the ministry has apologised, and says the grant denials were labelled wrong, but not incorrectly denied. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'A record-keeping issue': MSD on why food was 'not an essential need' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MSD's Canterbury regional commissioner Blair McKenzie has apologised to clients who were upset when food was declared not essential. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Central bankers are doing a Matt Damon ...' Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap Herald NOW Business

Trying to figure out if the greater risk is from the inflationary whirlpool created by oil prices or the debt monster growing on the starboard side. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: September 9, 2026

MetService morning weather update for September 9, 2026. Video / MetService

'I would marry Chlöe': Seymour responds to Paul Henry's 'barely human' comments | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Act Leader David Seymour and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Katie Bradford: When is a tax not really a tax? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Is it a tax? Is it a charge? Is it a levy? Is it a fee? This election is turning into the Great Tax Debate. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Disadvantaged students close gap with wealthier peers, National unveils bed-tax alternative. Video / NZ Herald

Driverless cars and copper: The big bet | Herald NOW Business

Generate's Greg Smith looks at the investment potential of driverless cars and soaring copper demand, and what these trends could mean for investors. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

AI adoption stalls as NZ firms struggle to scale | Herald NOW Business

Concentrix’s Dhiraj Kumar explains why NZ businesses are struggling to scale AI, with 98% facing barriers and two-thirds still stuck in the pilot phase. Video / Herald NOW Business

KiwiRail ready for City Rail Link opening | Herald NOW Business

Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford talks to KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy as the network prepares for the opening of Auckland’s City Rail Link. Video / Herald NOW Business

Supermarket ownership debate heats up | Herald NOW Business

Salt Funds Management’s Matt Goodson weighs in on the supermarket ownership debate and whether new business models could deliver more competition. Video / Herald NOW Business

'Bloody shambles': Home owner paid $30,000 for new roof that leaked

Roof Buddy agreed to pay for a new roof after its recommended roofer's work failed. Video / Corey Fleming, Cameron Pitney

Could weight loss drugs transform the economy?

Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at predictions GLP-1 drugs could boost the US economy by hundreds of billions of dollars. Brought to you by CMC Markets.

How a Northland inquest exposed gaps in youth support

Open Justice reporter Shannon Pitman explains to Jane Yee what happens during coroners court in Case by Case.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, September 8, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Labour slumps on back of latest poll, Act wants to scrap net zero, DoC spends $4.5m maintaining shuttered hotel | Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Is the public service strike about pay, politics, or both?

PSA organiser Duane Leo joins The Front Page to explain what members are demanding and why they believe strike action is necessary.

Case by Case Explains: 501 Deportees

Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens explains what the term '501 Deportee' actually means and why so many reoffend.

National holds stand-up

The National Party addresses media after its latest policy announcement.

Christopher Luxon gives National Party policy announcement

Christopher Luxon gives National Party policy announcement.

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What to see and do in Morocco | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Intrepid Travel's Leah Johnson says Morocco is a popular destination for Kiwi travellers, and it's not hard to understand why. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY