Tauranga's Flynn Chisholm breaks the New Zealand record for a Døds dive, leaping from a 40m cliff in Majorca. Video / Instagram @fizzysends
Commuters wait on a full train as infrastructure issues suspend train operations.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee told her to leave the House for the rest of the week due to her remarks. Video / Parliament Video
Ministry of Health Director of Mental Health Dr John Crawshaw and Health NZ National Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service Enhancement Phil Grady address the media.
Nearly 300 children from around Rotorua got the chance to train with NBA star Steven Adams today. Video / Kelly Makiha
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's economic outlook and Aotea Square bomb scare
Aotea Square was evacuated after an unidentified bag was found, sparking fears of a potential bomb threat. Video / Alyse Wright
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark Mitchell
Trip Notes Podcast host Lorna Riley discusses the world’s most important hotel and Amsterdam’s strategies to tackle the challenges of overtourism. Video / Herald NOW
Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, explains the risks and safety concerns related to Instagram’s recently introduced location feature. Video / Herald NOW
Spark has announced it has sold 75% of its data business to Pacific Equity Partners.
Emeritus Professor Ruth Bonita from Auckland University discusses how heated tobacco products could help reduce smoking rates. Video / Herald NOW
BusinessDesk’s Dileepa Fonseka and 818 PR’s Chris Henry talk gas supply issues, political polls, and the sentencing of a young drug dealer. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.
Paul Spain, CEO and founder of Gorilla Technology, discusses how simulated sports are gaining popularity and transforming the industry. Video / Herald NOW
Business with 2degrees - Donald Trump confirms gold will avoid tariffs and announces a new business deal with Nvidia. Video / Herald NOW
Wellington Senior Reporter Melissa Nightingale covers the sentencing of a young drug dealer in the capital’s court. Video / Herald NOW
Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the latest poll results and addresses concerns over New Zealand’s gas supplies. Video / Herald NOW
Southern South Island Operations Manager Aaron Fleming discusses the fatal shooting of three sea lions and the impacts on the species. Video / Herald NOW
Foundation Manager Megan Drayton from TrackSAFE highlights the serious risks and consequences of crossing railway lines illegally. Video / Herald NOW
Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joins Garth Bray to discuss the current state and future of New Zealand’s economy. Video / Herald NOW
Tina Schirr talks to Garth Bray about New Zealand’s shrinking gas reserves and the stark warning it signals. Video / Herald NOW
International relations expert Robert Patman reacts to Donald Trump
International Relations expert Robert Patman discusses New Zealand’s decision to consider recognising a Palestinian state and the implications for foreign policy.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Ukraine-Russia peace process and gas rationing talks
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 12, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather: August 12, 2025. Video / Herald NOW
A new study has found that 23% of kids are using AI as friends, but how do they stack up to the real thing?! Reporter Inaya finds out what NZ tamariki think of ChatGPT besties.
Trevor Knox and his family have been hit with a 73% increase in rates, now over $10,000. They cannot sell their land for housing due to a lack of wastewater connection until 2031.
Dr Peter Thompson is with us to discuss what we should do – and whether we're already fighting a losing battle against harmful online content.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell said it felt as though an elephant was sitting on his chest. Video / Mark Mitchell
Foodstuffs' chief executive Chris Quin explains the reasoning for vastly expanding capacity via the new $70m development at the Māngere site. Video / Dean Purcell
MetService National Weather August 12 - 15. Video / MetService
Inquest into the death of Jordan Ihaia Keanu Keil, 25, at Middlemore hospital. Video / Michael Craig
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considering recognition of Palestinian state. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown asked Aucklanders to submit on its annual plan for the chance to win a meal with him at Dragonboat Restaurant - which has now gone into liquidation.
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Manufacturers affected by gas shortage and researchers find that a meteorite that struck a house in the US is 20 million years older than Earth.