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Biscuit tins, by-elections, and backstage bonds: This week in NZ politics
Today on The Front Page, outgoing Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joins us to discuss the past week in politics, and what could lie ahead.
Winston Peters resists high-vis vest on City Rail Link visit
The minister resisted the requirement to wear the vest during a site visit and test train ride. Video / Michael Craig
Snowfall warnings as a weekend cold front hits New Zealand
Snow is expected down to 800m on North Island ranges and 500m in Canterbury. Video / MetService
Disney on Ice stars ready to enchant New Zealand
Disney on Ice's new show Find Your Hero has all the usual favourites and a first-ever New Zealand appearance of Encanto characters. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Carlos Ulberg set for first UFC main event in Perth
Light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg will meet Dominick Reyes in the main event of the UFC Fight Night in Perth in late September. Video / NZ Herald, UFC
VIPs board first passenger train on Auckland’s City Rail Link
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other notables rode on the first passenger train on the CRL. Video / Michael Craig
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Luxon's tour of CRL and man accused of killing Lyn Fleming named
NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Luxon's tour of CRL and man accused of killing Lyn Fleming named.
Climate protesters shut down Dunedin ANZ branch over coal mine expansion links
Protestors blockaded a Dunedin ANZ branch on Friday morning, preventing staff from entering. One protestor was arrested for breaching their bail conditions. Video / Ben Tomsett
Woman found dead in Parnell apartment block
A woman has been found dead in 'unclear' circumstances at an apartment in the affluent suburb of Parnell, Auckland.
"Let's do the time warp again" Rocky Horror Picture show is back in NZ
It’s thrilled 35 million people world wide Rocky Horror Picture show comes back to NZ, Richard O’Brien, Creator of the Rocky Horror Picture show on it's epic comeback
Herald NOW panel: Wellington's waterfront fence and Labour's cost blowout
Carmen Vicelich, Valocity Global CEO joins Chelsea Daniels, The Front Page host on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW
Māori leaders oppose Pae Ora health reforms
Louisa Wall, Chair, Tūwharetoa Iwi-Māori on National Iwi Māori Partnership Boards and Pae Ora health reforms. Video / Herald NOW
Getaways for those in need
Danielle Zollickhofer, Waikato News Director on tourism operators collaborating for getaways for those in need. Video / Herald NOW
Weekend weather outlook with Metservice’s Heather Keats
Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what’s in store for the weekend’s weather. Video / Herald NOW
Wellington council votes against proposed waterfront safety rails
Wellington City Council has voted against dropping $7 million on a water front fence.
US tariffs kick in, Indonesia trade deal and declining gas supplies
Business with 2degrees - Garth Bray on the US tariffs kicking in today, Indonesia trade deals and NZ declining gas supplies. Video / Herald NOW
Antarctica medical evacuation: RNZAF daring mid-winter rescue
3 people in need of medical attention were rescued from Antarctica in a mission by a Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules crew. Video / Herald NOW
The man who wants to be Mayor of Tasman and Invercargill
Andrew Maxwell Clark speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about his bid to become Mayor of both Tasman and Invercargill. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 8, 2025
The Black Caps are on their way to a big lead in their second test match against Zimbabwe and the Tall Blacks have won their second match of the Asia Cup. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour refused briefing on NCEA changes and Covid-19 spend revealed
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Labour declines invitations to briefings on NCEA changes and Covid-19 spend revealed.
Herald NOW Weather: August 8, 2025
Herald NOW Weather for Friday, 8 August 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW political panel with Erica Stanford and Peeni Henare
National Minister Erica Stanford and Labour MP Peeni Henare talk Gaza, Labour declining NCEA briefings and Labours overspend in Covid pandemic. Video / Herald NOW
Israel cabinet meets to decide Gaza's fate
Helen Clark, Former UNDP Administrator on Israel's call to take over Gaza. Video / Herald Now
Emails show Labour didn't respond, declined offers for briefings on NCEA
Education Minister Erica Stanford tried to get Labour up to speed on the change process. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kiwi contestant Ben MacDonald finishes fifth in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win
Vaughan Mabee of Amisfield restaurant in Queenstown joins as a guest judge.
Markets with Madison: Inside Anduril
Go inside the US$30.5b defence hardware company’s headquarters in California to meet the Australian leading its underwater engineering division.
Frank: Stories from the South, ep. 12 – The fastest growing district in New Zealand
Between the ski fields and the sea – why Selwyn has become New Zealand’s fastest growing district. Video / Frank Film
MetService National Weather August 7 - 8
MetService National Weather August 7 - 8. Video / MetService
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 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.
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
Road User Charges, grocery prices and NZ's unemployment numbers
Dave Letele and Stuart Nash on the Herald NOW panel.
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.
Which regions have done the best? NZ's 10-year house price growth
Property with G.J. Gardner - Helen O'Sullivan CEO of Real Estate, Velocity takes a deep dive into the house price growth over the last decade. Video / Herald NOW