The unsigned clause that made Signature Homes

The Big League Podcast Ep.124: Was Naufahu Whyte robbed of Clive Churchill Medal?

NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether James Tedesco deserved the Clive Churchill Medal over Naufahu Whyte.

Labour Party says it wants to revolutionise the payment system for New Zealanders

Labour leader Chris Hipkins, finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds and commerce and consumer affairs spokeswoman Arena Williams make a policy announcement. Video / Cameron Pitney

Election 2026: Q&A with Opportunity Party’s Whangārei candidate Simon DellaBarca

Opportunity Party's Simon DellaBarca answers the community's questions. Video / Brodie Stone

National discusses how it plans to grow New Zealand's economy

The National Party makes a policy announcement on how it plans to help grow small businesses. Video / NZ Herald

Filmmaker Jesse Griffin chats about the Show Me Shorts Film Festival | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Herald NOW reporter Kieryn Morris hits the cinemas to chat about the Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on estranged cousin calling him a "coward" | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer reveals the 'Spicegirl' name Mel C gave her, and Ed Sheeran responds to cousin's criticisms. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Left & right doesn't exist in New Zealand': Wayne Brown relaxed about election | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he will work with whoever ends up in Government after the election, and the left-right divide isn't relevant. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

When should we begin to worry about the plague death in Russia? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Infectious disease expert Nigel French says evidence of secondary spread linked to the plague death in Russia would be cause for concern. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Jack-up of a party': Winston Peters says Opportunity won't make it in | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters says he wouldn't call the first leaders' debate a 'duel of wits between unarmed opponents', but it wasn't very exciting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The panel: A new election debate and some bad advice on sunscreen | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Panellists Louisa Wall and Thomas Scrimgeour discuss a potential change to election debate formats, and whether sunscreen is too expensive. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'People at home need more medicines': National's Simeon Brown on healthcare | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National pledges to boost Pharmac's budget in NZ by cutting foreign aid. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tune in to the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate live at 7pm tonight

Tune in to the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate live at 7pm tonight. Video / NZ Herald

Smoke billowing around Queenstown after hillside fire continues to burn | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood discusses the Queenstown fire and Christchurch councillors home security. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

More gains! Skim milk powder export price lifts to four-year high | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Global Dairy Trade auction sees strong demand for low-fat, high-protein dairy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Can you please stop!' Marama Davidson snaps at David Seymour's interruptions. | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Greens co-leader Marama Davidson and Act leader David Seymour on the Ryan Bridge TODAY panel. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nadine Higgins: Leaders’ debate fails to inspire | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Thank goodness last night’s debate was just two leaders, because the amount of talking over one another almost had me reaching for the remote. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: October 7, 2026

MetService morning weather update: October 7, 2026 Video / MetService

China prepares for a future with fewer workers and more golden oldies | Herald NOW Business

2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - 'Companies with greater exposure to China's infant nutrition market are finding conditions tougher.' Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Sport Headlines | Warriors' Wayde Egan turned down advances to join squad for world cup, Alex de Minaur pulls out of China's Tennis Open final. | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Business with Garth Bray 7 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

Business confidence jumps to 40% in latest NZIER Survey of Business Opinion | Herald NOW Business

Greg Smith, KiwiSaver investment and managed funds specialist from Generate. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Morning Headlines | Latest poll: National rises as Labour holds steady and Peters rubbishes National’s Pharmac plan. | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

NZ still tops as offshore appetite cools | Herald NOW Business

Simpson Grierson corporate partner Anastasiya Gamble says global uncertainty is drawing investors back to familiar markets, keeping NZ in the mix. Video / Herald NOW Business

What would a Labour-led government mean for markets? | Herald NOW Business

Historically, equities have done okay under left-leaning govts as looser policy sees stronger nominal earnings offset higher discount rates. Video / Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge TODAY 7 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

Breast cancer biopsy delay: Auckland woman waited three weeks for urgent results

Pathologists want to deliver faster results but warn the workforce is reaching crisis. Video / Dean Purcell

What will it take to get Auckland’s buzz back?

Property editor Anne Gibson joins Liam Dann to discuss the housing slump, the opportunities for first-home buyers, and how falling property values affect the wider economy.

The unsigned clause that made Signature Homes

One franchise’s refusal to close was a blessing in disguise for Signature Homes’ now-owner Gavin Hunt.

Post debate standup: Luxon and Hipkins speak to media

Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon both speak to the media following their debate. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon speaks to media following debate

National party leader, Christopher Luxon, speaks to media following debate. Video / NZ Herald

Hipkins speaks to media following debate

Labour leader, Chris Hipkins, speaks to the media following debate. Video / NZ Herald

How New Zealand became a target for cocaine smugglers

Ric Stevens from the Open Justice team joins Jane Yee on Case by Case to discuss the rise of cocaine in New Zealand.

Is New Zealand on the brink of a cocaine problem?

Massey University professor Chris Wilkins joins The Front Page to break down the latest numbers when it comes to our national cocaine usage.

Fire spreads rapidly near Walter Peak as helicopters protect homestead

Helicopters are working to protect Walter Peak homestead as a fire spreads rapidly up steep slopes beside Lake Wakatipu, sending thick smoke across the water. Video / Sinchan Haria

From AI to extreme weather, risk has no borders

New Zealand’s distance from the rest of the world once offered businesses a degree of insulation.

Redundant worker asks Hipkins for advice

The Labour leader Chris Hipkins asked "what can you do for me" when campaigning in Mt Albert. Video \ Jason Dorday

Winston Peters responds to National Party policy

The New Zealand First leader speaks to media about National's planned cuts to the foreign aid budget. Video / Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, October 6, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | The left bloc lead in a new poll and an Auckland woman has been charged with attempted murder | Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch teen chases football dream in Spain

Christchurch footballer Raul Demarchi in action, with a compilation of highlights from his journey. Video / Supplied

National announces policy on helping Kiwis against cancer and serious illness

National Party leader Christopher Luxon and spokesman Simeon Brown make a policy announcement about New Zealand's funding for medicine. Video / Michael Craig