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NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon and MP Erica Stanford speak to the media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford speak to the media following the decision to scrap NCEA.
Ryan Fox addresses injury concern ahead of PGA Tour playoffs
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox reflects on the Wyndham Championship and looks ahead to the start of the playoffs.
Win that 'Holiday Feeling' with Coast Breakfast
Swap winter blues for that holiday feeling in Tropical North Queensland
Wellington mayoral candidate Rob Goulden clashes with debate organiser
Goulden was accused of "aggressive behaviour", which he denies, after being refused entry to the student-led debate last night. Video / Graham Bloxham, Wellington Live
'Disturbing': Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster reacts to charges against Jevon McSkimming
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster quizzed about Jevon McSkimming objectionable material charges.
Road User Charges, grocery prices and NZ's unemployment numbers
Dave Letele and Stuart Nash on the Herald NOW panel.
Went Up The Hill: The new kiwi film with a star-studded cast
Stranger Things Actor, Dacre Montgomery, and Director of Went Up The Hill, Samuel van Grinsven talk to Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Prophet's Rock takes Viva's Supreme Wine award
Viva's Supreme Wine winner Paul Pujol. Video / Herald NOW
Social Investment Fund to focus on children with complex needs
Head of Government's Social Investment Agency Andrew Coster talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Community forced into byelection due to a lack of candidates
Rotorua Local Democracy reporter Mathew Nash talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Controversial Waipiro Marina plan moves to next stage of fast-tracking process
Jay Howell, a local resident who opposes the development of Waipiro Marina, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
India is Trump's latest tariff target and Woolworths losing share to Pak nSave
Business with 2degrees - Garth Bray on Trump's India tariff, supermarket profit shares and ANZ banker backs capital gains tax.
Tired birds sing simpler songs - new research
Auckland University's Dr Juli Gaviraghi Mussoi on why tired birds simplify their songs. Video / Herald NOW
'Nothing has changed for kiwi shoppers' - Sue Chetwin on findings of Grocery Report
Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin talks to Ryan Bridge following the release of the Commerce Commission's Grocery Report.
Unemployment rates hit four year high
Salvation Army Principal Social Policy Analyst Paul Barber talks to Ryan Bridge about the impact of unemployment on communities. Video / Herald NOW
How will the road user charges be measured? Chris Bishop explains
Transport Minister Chris Bishop on the Government's move to introduce road user charges for all vehicles.
Fuel tax to be replaced and unemployment reaches new five-year high | NZ Herald News Update
The Government plans to replace the current fuel tax with a new road users charge and unemployment has reached a five-year high of 5.2%. Video / Herald NOW
Exclusive first look inside Mecca’s biggest store ever
Jenni Mortimer heads to Mecca Bourke Street to check out the store eight times the size of Mecca Queen Street.
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 7, 2025
Black Caps captain Tom Latham ruled out of the second cricket test against Zimbabwe and the NFL is banning the use of smelling salts during this season's games. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather: August 7, 2025
Herald NOW weather for Thursday, 7 August 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Media Insider: Tech entrepreneur Bowen Pan joins NZME board
Bowen Pan has returned to NZ after 13 years away - 'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.'
Why new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policy
University of Auckland Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey is with us to discuss what this means for Kiwi businesses – and whether we need to reprioritise our trade relationships.
Kea Kids News: Who’s gonna fill the boots of Ron Williams?
Reporter Charlie is catching some serious rugby at the J5 Ron Williams Invitational Tournament, where North Harbour and Auckland teams are battling their way to the coveted cup.
Hobson's Pledge Māori ward billboards
A Rotorua kuia is devastated after discovering her image is being used by a political lobby group that’s pushing to abolish Māori wards. Video / Aukaha News
Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year
NZ Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on the employment rate. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Finance minister addresses NZ’s rising unemployment rate
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after unemployment rate hits 5.2%.
Dashcam footage captures wrong-way driver on Waikato Expressway off-ramp
A confused driver attempts to enter Waikato Expressway from an exit-ramp, forcing motorists to stop.
Savour every last drop: Viva's third annual wine awards
'Lifestyle Brands Editor, Stephanie Holmes talks Ryan Bridge through 2025's tastiest wines.
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.
Should pay off your mortgage or invest in the share market?
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss whether the time is right to pay down debts or invest that spare cash.
Govt’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts
A group of scientists is sounding the alarm amid confirmation the planned Advanced Technology Institute will be partially paid for by reductions in public research funds.
Berm garden given protected status
Berm gardener Mark van Kaathoven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the official protected planted berm status.
Canterbury news: Police proposals and the man posing for Mayor in two districts under two names
It's expected to be standing room only in community halls in North Canterbury as residents gather to air their views about potential changes to local police stations.
Mystery ASB customer refund
Business with 2degrees - BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the mystery $35.5m ASB refund. Video / Herald NOW
Israel wants full conquest of Gaza and debate over sale of alcohol
Nicole McKee and Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge to discuss Gaza, sale of alcohol and the Government ‘removing obstacles’ to fisheries.
Property values still going nowhere fast
Ryan Bridge speaks to Cotality's Kelvin Davidson about the latest property value data. Video / Herald NOW
Dark web password risk
Cybersecurity firm finds NZ government, healthcare and bank staff logins for sale on the dark web.
Foreshore and seabed bill to pass and cyber security concerns | NZ Herald News Update
The Government plans to pass the Marine and Coastal Area Bill despite Supreme Court ruling and growing concerns over New Zealand's cyber security. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 6, 2025
Tall Blacks beat Iraq in their opening game of the Asia Cup and Chanel Harris-Tavita has been named to return to the Warriors following his calf injury. Video / Herald NOW