How this Peter Pan became New Zealand’s bok choy king

Which party has the best plan to fix New Zealand’s health system?

The Front Page discusses each party's health policies with their respective spokespeople.

Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick on nursing shortages

Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick acknowledges treatment delays caused by nursing shortages. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, October 16, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | National rules out working with Opportunity Party; and children injured in Oregon primary school shooting | Friday, October 16, 2026

National Party candidate Karuna Muthu storms out of Wellington Bays candidates meeting

The candidate accused organisers of asking “loaded” left-wing questions, and clashed with the audience member on his way out. Video / Ethan Manera

Green Party announce plan to pay nurses, teachers and essential job workers for student placements

The Greens launch their plan for placements for nurses, teachers, and other essential jobs at a co-leader stand-up at the Green Party office in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland's revamped 'Western Springs Bowl' sets up for its first concert | Ryan Bridge TODAY

A sneak peek into Auckland's newest venue, where 40,000 people will be tomorrow for Olivia Dean. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Children's cancer treatments delayed at Starship amid nurse shortage | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour health spokeswoman Ayesha Verral says the delays are having a meaningful impact on affected families. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sport panel: 'More of the same' for All Blacks; Kiwis trumped by Kangaroos | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald sports journalists Christopher Reive and Samuel Sherry cast their eyes over the weekend's sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

What you need to know to save a life during a cardiac arrest | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MAS is working with Hato Hone St John to deliver the 'three steps to life' programme, teaching Kiwis the skills to respond when every second counts. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'This is pretty mild': Panel weighs in on political attack ads | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sam Stubbs and Louise Wallace talk attack ads and the Greens and Te Pāti Māori photo op with the Mongrel Mob. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Has the Taxpayers' Union's AI attack ad gone too far? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Media Insider's Shayne Currie talks political attack ads, RNZ's unusual recruiting tactics, and remembering More FM host Andrew Leiataua. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ red meat leaders to front US lamb import hearing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland will front a US trade hearing overnight as our red meat sector argues lamb imports are not harming American producers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, October 16. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How much can Christchurch Airport's new solar farm power? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood on Kōwhai Park opening, and the future of Addington's temporary stadium. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'It's always going to be big': Bunce on sport rivalry between NZ and Aussie | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former All Black Frank Bunce says that despite selection criticism, the All Blacks vs Wallabies game in Sydney will be one to watch. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trademark dispute over the name Chiefs | Herald NOW Business

A curtain-raiser of sorts will play out in the High Court in Wellington between NZ Rugby and the NRL.  2degrees Business wrap with Shayne Currie. Video / Herald NOW Business

Election uncertainty: Are businesses really holding back? | Herald NOW Business

ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty. Video / Herald NOW Business

Business with Garth Bray 16 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

'Cuddling up to the gangs': The social media post involving the Mongrel Mob | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National MP Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson discuss the political fallout of the gang photo on today's panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Primary sector: Dairy comeback, fertiliser and lamb risks | Herald NOW Business

BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports. Video / Herald NOW Business

Nadine Higgins: Seymour turns the screw on Luxon over Opportunity | Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour has broken ranks ... and indicated that Act WOULD work with Opportunity. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

EVs: From pump shock to power bill shock | Herald NOW Business

Tama Toki, founder & CEO of Aotea Energy, on how smart technology can cut EV charging costs and protect households from power bill shock. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday, October 16, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | New Zealand hearts broken as Australia wins World Cup opener | Friday, October 16, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, October 16, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, October 16, 2026. Starship Hospital is forced to delay cancer treatments due to nursing shortages. Video / NZ Herald

AI boom surges as US consumers face pressure | Herald NOW Business

JBWere’s Phil Borkin unpacks TSMC’s latest results for clues on AI demand and what US retail sales reveal about the resilience of American consumers. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge TODAY 16 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

MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026

MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026. Video / MetService

New Hipkins attack ad

The Taxpayers' Union has turned to AI to paint the Labour Party leader's CGT policy as a home invasion.

From Auckland Grammar schoolboy to NZ's biggest fraudster?

New Zealand’s biggest fraudster: Andrew Pittman, aka Stephen Burton, jailed for $175m wine Ponzi scheme.

Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?

University of Otago Associate Professor Leah Watkins joins The Front Page to discuss how financial pressure is changing what we buy, who we trust and how we feel about our future.

Watch: Luxon on Greens Mongrel Mob visit

Christopher Luxon accuses Labour of being soft on crime when asked about Chris Hipkins response to the Green Party visiting the Mongrel Mob.

Crews work to extinguish Tauranga building fire

Black-and-white smoke and the sound of an alarm prompted witnesses to call 111.

Watch: Simeon Brown responds to Herald's claims of some cancer treatments being suspended

Simeon Brown addresses media over claims made in an NZ Herald article that some cancer patients were having their treatment suspended.

Simon Gault pays out of pocket for cancer surgery after insurance cover change

Kiwi chef and entrepreneur Simon Gault says he was forced to pay out of pocket for cancer surgery that Southern Cross would no longer cover.

Is NZ heading for a radically different kind of government?

Nick Leggett and Kirk Hope join Katie Bradford on Election 2026: The Podcast to unpack the second leaders debate and other highlights from the campaign trail.

Christopher Luxon talks to media

Christopher Luxon opens Kōwhai Park Solar Farm in Christchurch

Sir Peter Beck on Neutron's latest delay

Rocket Lab's much larger, crew-capable rocket has had its inaugural launch pushed back to 2027. Video / Rocket Lab

All Blacks resist urge for mass rotation

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the key changes for the Wallabies rematch in Sydney.

Winston Peters announces combat sports policy

NZ First leader Winston Peters announces combat sports policy.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, October 15, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Brian Tamaki charged with inciting racial disharmony and the aged-care sector challenges cap on nurse trainees | Thursday, October 15, 2026