Sky Sport The Breakdown: April 21

21 Apr, 2000 08:04 AM

Tonight on The Breakdown we hear from legendary All Black centre Conrad Smith about life under lockdown in France. Sam Whitelock and Les Ketu discuss the prospect of playing local derbies in the Mitre 10 Cup and player Simon Porter discusses the complexities of being an agent during COVID19. Video / Sky Sport

Bed tax, wealthy women and the classic kiwi mince pie price hike

Bed tax, wealthy women and the classic kiwi mince pie price hike

Herald Now panel discussion with Sarah Sparks Sparks consulting and Rawdon Christie Former Broadcaster join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

America's Cup boldest change in 174 years

America's Cup boldest change in 174 years

David Blakey, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Commodore, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Otago University epidemiologist discusses new Covid book out

Otago University epidemiologist discusses new Covid book out

Professor Michael Baker Otago University epidemiologist joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Media wellbeing survey results

Media wellbeing survey results

Frank Ritchie, Media Chaplaincy NZ Founder on the recent Media wellbeing survey. Video / Herald NOW

The rise of wealthy woman in New Zealand

The rise of wealthy woman in New Zealand

As more women build wealth, banks and advisers are focusing on how they manage their finances.

US inflation revealed at 2.7%, SkyCity CEO apologises and golden visas

US inflation revealed at 2.7%, SkyCity CEO apologises and golden visas

Dileepa Fonseka from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Why volatility is normal

Why volatility is normal

Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain why volatility when investing is normal. Video / Herald NOW

Mince price up 40%, cost of Kiwi pie soars

Mince price up 40%, cost of Kiwi pie soars

Beef + Lamb NZ CEO Kit Arkwright on rising mince prices and what’s driving the beefed-up cost of a classic pie.

South Island news wrap: Canterbury mental health services in dire state

South Island news wrap: Canterbury mental health services in dire state

Canterbury’s mental health services have been slammed by a new report after two people were murdered by mental health patients. Video / Herald NOW

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown renews calls for Auckland bed tax

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown renews calls for Auckland bed tax

Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage on the need for a bed night levy and what it could help fund. Video / Herald NOW

Political Panel: Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from the House over Palestine debate comment

Political Panel: Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from the House over Palestine debate comment

Act leader David Seymour and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on the political panel.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Calls for bed tax consideration and lessons from Hillmorton review

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Calls for bed tax consideration and lessons from Hillmorton review

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Calls for bed tax consideration and lessons from Hillmorton review

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 13, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 13, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 13, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: August 13, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 13, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 13, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Go with the flow: Liv Mackay - against the current

Go with the flow: Liv Mackay - against the current

Sailor Liv Mackay on navigating the challenges of being the sole female on her team and how she manages her period while spending long hours at sea.

Kea Kids News: Go from garbage to gorgeous and save the planet!

Kea Kids News: Go from garbage to gorgeous and save the planet!

Reporter Mylah-Rose is at Eye On Nature 2025, a fashion show where kids can win big bucks using recycled materials to make stunning garments that will blow your socks off.

Why NZ should take a nuanced path to Palestine recognition

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Why NZ should take a nuanced path to Palestine recognition

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago senior politics professor Dr Leon Goldsmith is with us to unpack the complexities of this never-ending conflict.

'Death dive' NZ record broken in Majorca

'Death dive' NZ record broken in Majorca

Tauranga's Flynn Chisholm breaks the New Zealand record for a Døds dive, leaping from a 40m cliff in Majorca. Video / Instagram @fizzysends

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Passengers wait at Waitemata Station as trains suspended

Passengers wait at Waitemata Station as trains suspended

Commuters wait on a full train as infrastructure issues suspend train operations.

Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House during Palestine speech

Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House during Palestine speech

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 address media as scathing report released

Ministry of Health address media as scathing report released

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.

Steven Adams Camps in Rotorua

Steven Adams Camps in Rotorua

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

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's economic outlook and Aotea Square bomb scare

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's economic outlook and Aotea Square bomb scare

Unattended bag prompts evacuation of Auckland’s Aotea Square

Unattended bag prompts evacuation of Auckland’s Aotea Square

Aotea Square was evacuated after an unidentified bag was found, sparking fears of a potential bomb threat. Video / Alyse Wright

Luxon, Hipkins quizzed on latest polls, tax issues

Luxon, Hipkins quizzed on latest polls, tax issues

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins in the aftermath of the latest polls. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Ministry of Health address the media

NZ Herald Live: Ministry of Health address the media

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.

Young drug dealer sentenced for multi-million dollar ketamine importation

Young drug dealer sentenced for multi-million dollar ketamine importation

Senior reporter Melissa Nightingale talks to Herald NOW about the young man's sentence.

‘The most important hotel’ and Amsterdam’s fight against overtourism

‘The most important hotel’ and Amsterdam’s fight against overtourism

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

Netsafe CEO Brent Carey warns about Instagram’s new location feature

Netsafe CEO Brent Carey warns about Instagram’s new location feature

Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, explains the risks and safety concerns related to Instagram’s recently introduced location feature. Video / Herald NOW

Spark sells 75% of its data business

Spark sells 75% of its data business

Spark has announced it has sold 75% of its data business to Pacific Equity Partners.

Can heated tobacco products reduce smoking?

Can heated tobacco products reduce smoking?

Emeritus Professor Ruth Bonita from Auckland University discusses how heated tobacco products could help reduce smoking rates. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW panel: Gas, political polls, and a young drug dealer's sentencing

Herald NOW panel: Gas, political polls, and a young drug dealer's sentencing

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

Thomas Coughlan on political polls and Christopher Luxon’s declining popularity

Thomas Coughlan on political polls and Christopher Luxon’s declining popularity

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan analyses recent political polls and the sharp drop in Christopher Luxon’s popularity.

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: The rise of simulated sports

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: The rise of simulated sports

Paul Spain, CEO and founder of Gorilla Technology, discusses how simulated sports are gaining popularity and transforming the industry. Video / Herald NOW

Donald Trump announces no tariffs on gold, strikes Nvidia deal

Donald Trump announces no tariffs on gold, strikes Nvidia deal

Business with 2degrees - Donald Trump confirms gold will avoid tariffs and announces a new business deal with Nvidia. Video / Herald NOW

Young Wellington drug dealer sentencing

Young Wellington drug dealer sentencing

Wellington Senior Reporter Melissa Nightingale covers the sentencing of a young drug dealer in the capital’s court. Video / Herald NOW

Chris Hipkins on poll results and NZ gas supply concerns

Chris Hipkins on poll results and NZ gas supply concerns

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the latest poll results and addresses concerns over New Zealand’s gas supplies. Video / Herald NOW

DOC’s Aaron Fleming on fatal shootings of three sea lions

DOC’s Aaron Fleming on fatal shootings of three sea lions

Southern South Island Operations Manager Aaron Fleming discusses the fatal shooting of three sea lions and the impacts on the species. Video / Herald NOW

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