The supermarket where no one pays, but everyone leaves with dignity

"He's trying to screw me" Mayor Wayne Brown on David Seymour and map-gate

In an interview with Newstalk ZB last night, Brown claimed the Act leader was “trying to screw me”. Video / Newstalk ZB

How Rennie’s people-first style could reshape the All Blacks

NZ Herald senior sports journalist and rugby correspondent, Liam Napier is with The Front Page to unpack the past, present and future of the ‘man with mana’, Dave Rennie.

The supermarket where no one pays, but everyone leaves with dignity

As cost-of-living pressures continue, Wellington City Mission’s social supermarket is marking five years of providing food support built on dignity, choice and partnership.

Watch: Act's David Seymour responds to criticism from Auckland Mayor

Wayne Brown was critical of Seymour's approach to housing planning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jamie Joseph reacts after missing out on All Blacks head coach role

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph speaks after missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, saying the race was “tight” and backing Dave Rennie to succeed. Video \ Ben Tomsett

Fire in Bethlehem, Tauranga

Emergency services at the scene of a fire in Bethlehem, Tauranga.

Police probe cause of fatal Ōtāhuhu sleepout fire

Police are working to establish the cause of a fatal sleepout fire at a South Auckland property.

Fire and police at house fire in Auckland's Ponsonby

Senior station officer Michael Manning talks to the Herald about a house fire in Tawariki St, Ponsonby. Video \ Jason Dorday

Hunua Quarry expansion sought

Winstone Aggregates wants fast-track consent to expand the Hunua Quarry. Video / Winstone Aggregates

Large fire breaks out in Ponsonby

Video of the fire just after 10am showed a large plume of grey smoke coming from a property. Video / Supplied

Big stink in Titirangi

Roc Brady has a hangover from the 2023 floods – fined for repairs to a driveway, and still waiting for a sewer pipe fix. Video / Ken Turner

Liam Lawson's anxiety over 2026 F1 changes

Racing Bulls' Kiwi driver sat down with the Herald before the season opener in Melbourne.

Black Caps to play in T20 World Cup final | Herald NOW

Newstalk ZB Sports reporter Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the Black Caps making the T20 World Cup final. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Panel: All Blacks, portable pools and suspected drug money

Media specialist Carmen Parahi and BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele discuss today's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: March 5

MetService morning weather update: March 5. Video / MetService

Property Advice: How to negotiate with a seller who needs a reality check | Herald NOW

Andrew Duncan reveals the biggest mistakes buyers make after a reasonable offer is rejected. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Construction on Auckland's Seascape Tower in limbo after developer goes under

Property editor Anne Gibson joins Herald NOW to explore what will happen to Seascape Tower after developer Shundi Customs goes into receivership. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Leigh Hart back behind the mic with new podcast 'Paid to Talk'| Herald NOW

Leigh Hart joins Herald NOW to discuss his newest venture, podcast 'Paid to Talk'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rural Update: Profitability at all-time high, but farmers remain cautious | Herald NOW

Federated Farmers' latest confidence survey shows 70% of farms are turning a profit. Wayne Langford speaks with Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fire breaks out at Auckland CBD retail building

Five crews from Fire and Emergency have responded the fire during the city's morning commute.

Should portable pools be banned?

Water Safety NZ's Gavin Walker discusses a proposed ban on portable above-ground pools. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Whangārei mayor warns halving rates increase will mean $6m shortfall | Herald NOW

Whangārei's whopping 10.1% rates increase could be slashed in half, but it comes with a price. Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Will a Trump underwrite shore up shipping risk? Willis on RBNZ cash chat, PPP needs Crown loan

Business with Forsyth Barr: Maritime brokers scramble to price Trump Gulf guarantee, FinMin on banks and cash access, Warkworth-Te Hana will need 10-year Crown loan.

NZR Chairman David Kirk reveals how he broke the news to Dave Rennie | Herald NOW

New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk joins Herald NOW to discuss Dave Rennie's new position as All Blacks coach. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Kiwi business owner on life in Dubai as war rages on| Herald NOW

Teri O'Donnell tells Herald NOW it is business as usual in Dubai despite constant planes and missiles overhead. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mount Eden prison double-bunking under review after inmate beaten to death by cellmate| Herald NOW

Department of Corrections' Leigh Marsh joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Kirk talks new All Blacks coach with Mike Hosking

NZ Rugby chairman David Kirk talks new All Blacks coach with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB

Black Caps crush South Africa to reach Twenty20 World Cup final

The Black Caps have booked a spot in just their second Twenty20 World Cup final, crushing South Africa by nine wickets.

Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 5, 2026

Sport Headlines | Black Caps reach the T20 World Cup cricket final and what makes Dave Rennie the best choice | Thursday, March 5, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 5, 2026

Morning Headlines | Defence Minister undecided on deployments for Middle East and farmers face mental health crisis | Thursday, March 5, 2026

Trump calls war 'an amazing thing that's taking place' as US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship

Periscope footage shows the US Navy submarine firing on and sinking the warship in the Indian Ocean. Video / AFP

Family calls for resignations after brother's prison death

His death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Michael Morrah

Government & Labour clash over grocery prices

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she never promised to bring down food prices – Labour disagrees. Video / Parliament TV

Fire destroys East Auckland home.

One person has been detained by police and another treated by ambulance after a home caught fire in Panmure around 11pm. Video / NZ Herald

Middle East conflict wrap: 4 March 2026

Over the past 24 hours, the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has entered an even more volatile phase.

Olympian skateboarder suffers horror injury after fall at competition

Aussie Olympian Chloe Covell broke her finger after tumbling off her skateboard at the Belco Jam competition in Canberra. Video / Chloe Covell

Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?

The US and Israel ramp up strikes on Iran as Europe is pulled in — how close is wider global involvement? Robert Patman breaks down what could happen next, on The Front Page.

Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return

Luke Metcalf joins Nathan Limm on The Big League Podcast at the Warriors season launch.

PM, Immigration Minister questioned over visas amid Middle East conflict

The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell

Elliott Smith on Dave Rennie announcement

Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith discusses the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks coach. Video / Alyse Wright