Federated Farmers Rural Issues Debate

Federated Farmers Rural Issues Debate

Heather du Plessis-Allan hosts a special election debate covering issues important to rural New Zealand.

Car catches fire on Auckland motorway

A car caught fire on State Highway 1, Penrose, blocking a lane and causing delays. Video / Lurock Viljoen

Is NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?

University of Otago economics associate professor Dennis Wesselbaum reckons productivity is the economic elephant in the room this election. He joins The Front Page to discuss.

Jean Batten's epic voyage

Jean Batten, the first person to fly solo from England to New Zealand, is back in the spotlight 90 years after her most celebrated feat. Video / Auckland Airport, Motat

NZ Herald LIVE: Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

National leader Christopher Luxon speaks to the media in Christchurch. Video / Stuff

Meridian to spend up to $510m on Waitaki Power Station upgrade

Meridian is upgrading its Great Depression-era Waitaki Power Station. Video / Meridian

Who is on Jeff Bezos' superyacht parked up on Auckland's wharf? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Reporter Kieryn Morris investigates why Bezos' $800m superyacht Koru is visiting Auckland. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour defends Capital Gains Tax, despite PREFU's property growth slash | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says they won't change modelling, despite the pre-election fiscal update showing smaller house price growth. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Nearly run out of everything they can do': Tennessee execution set to go | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Legal Professor Deborah Denno says Christa Pike's background of abuse and trauma prior to the murder she committed stands out, even on death row. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Does he jog all day?' How does Wayne Brown get 10 hours sleep per night? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Panellists Carmen Vicelich and Rawdon Christie discuss lower house price growth, how much sleep we get, and Jeff Bezos' superyacht. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'I look forward to parties agreeing': Are Opportunity's bottom lines too easy? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says they have to work with industry and iwi over the phasing out of bottom trawling. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Debt mountain': Nicola Willis responds to Treasury findings | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis says returning to surplus remains the core focus for the next Government, following PREFU. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Eden Park fortress: 'When you explain it like that, there's a bit of pressure' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

All Blacks captain Codie Taylor says he was impressed by Australia against South Africa, and the Bledisloe Cup test matches will be tough. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

''Existential risk to humanity': AI dangers listed in Anthropic's own IPO docs | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Anthropic's listing, the bond rout, and Hallenstein Glasson's cracker retail result, with Garth Bray. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Business with Garth Bray 30 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

'What makes you qualified?' Ryan Bridge asks Chlöe Swarbrick about finance job | Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick debate PREFU and potential government roles. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Bridge: How much could we get in tax cuts? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Taxpayers are the real victors here, the real heroes, and more money in the pocket to offset higher prices will surely be a welcome thing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026

MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026. Video / Metservice

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe has died | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour MP Barbara Edmonds is among those paying tribute to Adrian Rurawhe. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026. National: Forecasts must match reality before tax cuts and Seymour proposes new co-ed state school.

The number that stood out in the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update | Herald NOW Business

$15b less in bond issuance through to June 2030. That track surprised financial markets yesterday. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

Aged care report warns current model unsustainable | Herald NOW Business

David Cunliffe on the business pressures facing aged care, the funding challenge and what the next government needs to do to secure the sector’s future. Video / Herald NOW Business

The House of G makes a good go of retail | Herald NOW Business

Hallenstein Glasson earnings are up 50%. Greg Smith – Wealth Watch with Generate. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge TODAY 30 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

How are markets pricing the election? | Herald NOW Business

... and how does the result affect earnings and market performance? Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds Management. Video / Herald NOW Business

KiwiRail looks beyond its $1.4b loss | Herald NOW Business

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford speaks to KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy on the $1.4b loss, CRL write-down and stronger freight and operating performance. Video / Herald NOW Business

Nicola Willis discusses the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update

She said a surplus would have to come before tax cuts. Video / Mark Mitchell

David Seymour proposes new school for Epsom

Katie Bradford talks to David Seymour about his hopes for a new school on a $150 million piece of land. Video / Michael Craig

KiwiRail's CRL-sized financial hit

Katie Bradford talks to KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy about the company's financial turnaround.

The recovery is here for farmers. When will cities feel it?

Duncan Bridgeman joins Liam Dann on The Economy of Everything to discuss the latest news in the world of economics.

Government finances marginally better than initially forecast

Government’s books improve with a return to surplus predicted to come a year earlier than forecast in May.

Maggots and missed cancer revealed in damning rest home investigation

In this episode of Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith about the Health and Disability Commissioner.

Is our economy getting better, or is it just 'less bad' than we thought?

Liam Dann breaks down the numbers revealed in the pre-election economic and fiscal update on The Front Page.

Sri Lanka: Where ancient ruins and leopard safaris share an island

From ancient world heritage sites to colonial-era railway excursions and stunning beaches, you’ll find a bit of everything in Sri Lanka.

Watch: Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks at the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update

Willis addresses Govt’s books ahead of election which she described as a very positive set of forecasts. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Health spending

Nicola Willis said National would likely run on increases in health spending in the next three budgets. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media following prefu

Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Wellington. Video / RNZ

Government’s books improve with bigger surpluses and lower debt

The Government’s finances are looking marginally better than Treasury expected when it released its forecasts at the Budget in May. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Second substation theft in a year captured on CCTV

New CCTV footage shows a man in high-vis clothing approaching the Madeira Lane substation in Auckland on Saturday morning carrying a plastic rubbish bin. Video / Supplied