14-year-old Taupō Hole in One Challenge winner

How can NZ stand out in the global fight for AI minds?

Victoria University Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Dr Andrew Lensen is with us to take a look what makes this country attractive - and what might be holding it back.

Tip Top in top shape: CEO Ben Schurr celebrates the business' 90th year

Tip Top CEO Ben Schurr talks about celebrating 90 years, how the business has continued to invest, and how it's performed over a challenging year. Video / NZ Herald / Tip Top

Kea Kids News: Riding pigs and motorbikes!

When reporter Tessa and her siblings started raising piglets to fund their motorbike dreams, they didn’t expect 17 at once! Find out how they balance bottlefeeding and bike jumps.

Business survey returns damning findings for Auckland CBD

Heart of the City's business survey has returned damning findings about the state of Auckland CBD. Video / NZ Herald

Tornado damages properties in Bay of Plenty town

Properties were damaged and roofs ripped off in Awakeri, near Whakatāne. Video / Pūkāea

Incentive aims to stop young people entering long‑term welfare dependency

The Government is introducing an incentive to keep young people off welfare through a new job coaching service. The initiative aims to tackle the "trap" of starting on welfare.

Israeli forces intercept last flotilla boat sailing towards Gaza

Images show Israeli forces intercepting the Marinette, the only remaining boat in the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing towards the Gaza Strip. Video / AFP

Matt Jordan: Tattoos to Fine art?

Matt Jordan is a multi-award-winning tattooist who works exclusively in black and grey. Video / Carson Buck

Death toll climbs to 14 in Indonesian school collapse

Part of the multi-storey boarding school collapsed while students were gathered for afternoon prayers. Video / AFP

Firsts with Mark Richardson

Former Black Cap Mark Richardson looks back on some big life moments.

Pensioner wants woman who received his $158k in banking error named

Auckland pensioner Andrew Che Sit Bong reacts after a woman who received his $158,000 in an account transfer error signals she plans to plead guilty. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Dame Sarah Mullally appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Dame Sarah Mullally appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman in history. As NZ faces rising prison population issues.

Woman once kidnapped by father has message for Tom Phillips’ children

Eleanor*, kidnapped by her father when she was just a toddler, speaks about her experience and her hope for the Phillips kids. Video / Michael Craig

Hawke’s Bay extremist admits plot for mass stabbing after FBI tip-off

The FBI tip-off came just weeks after police raided the man's home over child exploitation material. Video \ Jason Dorday, Michael Morrah

A life with chimps: Remembering Dame Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work

TV Executive Phillip Smith talks about Dame Jane Goodall's pioneering work in primate ethology.

How exposed am I?

Type your email address into the NCSC's new website and it will tell you how many times your details have been leaked - and from which sites.

Simon Wilson talks to Auckland mayoral candidates Eric Chuah and Rob McNeil

Simon Wilson sits down with independent mayoral candidate Eric Chuah and the Animal Justice Party's Rob McNeil. Video / Cameron Pitney

Strategic shift: Collins launches industry plan at Defence event

Minister of Defence Judith Collins launched an Industry Strategy at the Tamaki Leadership Centre. Video / Dean Purcell

Padel: The hit sport creating dates and mates across New Zealand

Mitchell Hageman gets a padel lesson from coach Jorge Goikoetxea to see what all the fuss is about. Video / Alyse Wright

Bucklands Beach fire: Police and fire investigators remain at the scene

Police and fire investigators remain at the scene of a fatal house fire in Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach, Auckland today. Video / Cherie Howie

Unlock the layers of Vietnam

Locals reveal rich culture and secrets guidebooks skip.

Big boost for ASB Classic roof project - from vision to reality

Michael Burgess explains how the Government's $5 million investment in the Manuka Doctor Arena roof development is a game changer. Video / Michael Craig

Govt announcement at Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena

The Government has today announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena.

The "F*** OFF" email, self driving Teslas and junk food restrictions?

Panel discussion with Jo Robertson, Parenting specialist and economist Rob Campbell with Ryan Bridge Herald NOW.

Mayor tell lobby group to "F*** OFF"

Sam Warren from Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Test driving Tesla's self-driving car

Damien O'Carroll, Driven reporter reports on a TESLA self-drive experience.

TVNZ closer to a sale? Sky TV's changes to Israel Dagg promo; Top ad exec resigns

Media Insider columnist Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW host Ryan Bridge.

MetService weekend weather forecast

Mmathapelo Makgabutlane MetService Meteorological on this weekend's weather forecast.

Dargaville Racecourse sells for less than a third of government valuation

A century of Northland horse racing ends as the Dargaville Racecourse is sold for less than a third of its government valuation, reports Susan Botting.

Elon Musk net worth tops US$500B, NZX seen better days, Govt on market for new energy projects

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

The Warehouse Group posts $2.8M loss and hints at supermarket plans

Mark Stirton CEO, The Warehouse Group joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Politics Panel: Divisions in Māori politics, tourism announcements and job seeker benefits

Political panel with Louise Upston, National Minister and Willie Jackson, Labour MP join Ryan Bridge Herald NOW.

Whakaari / White Island coronial inquest

Brother of Hayden Marshall-Inman explains why he won't be at the inquest.

Manchester synagogue attack: London reporter provides the latest

London correspondent Kethaki Masilamani gives the latest on the Manchester synagogue attack.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Manchester synagogue attack & Bucklands Beach house fire

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Manchester synagogue attack - Two killed, four injured in ‘terrorist attack’ & Bucklands Beach house fire.

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 3, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 3, 2025.

Surging violence, record numbers: What’s driving the prison system 'crisis'

NZ Herald senior reporter, Derek Cheng, talks to The Front Page to dive into the numbers.

All Blacks spring selection surprises for Wallabies rematch

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks big selection talking points in Perth.

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025. Video / MetService