All Blacks coach Steve Hansen talks about how he thinks this group is developing just under two years out from Rugby World Cup 2019 and why he wants to see Damian McKenzie playing at first five in Super Rugby.
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
NZ Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on the employment rate. Video / NZ Herald
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after unemployment rate hits 5.2%.
A confused driver attempts to enter Waikato Expressway from an exit-ramp, forcing motorists to stop.
'Lifestyle Brands Editor, Stephanie Holmes talks Ryan Bridge through 2025's tastiest wines.
Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour 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.
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 gardener Mark van Kaathoven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the official protected planted berm status.
Nicole McKee and Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge to discuss Gaza, sale of alcohol and the Government ‘removing obstacles’ to fisheries.
Ryan Bridge speaks to Cotality's Kelvin Davidson about the latest property value data. Video / Herald NOW
Cybersecurity firm finds NZ government, healthcare and bank staff logins for sale on the dark web.
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
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
Herald NOW weather for Wednesday, August 6th 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Today on The Front Page, Technology Users Association of New Zealand CEO Craig Young is with us to discuss how to balance safety with privacy online.
The government is shutting the door on open plan classrooms, but is that a good thing? Reporter Inaya gets the good, the bad, and the noisy from NZ students themselves.
Chris Luxon's backing the Treaty Negotiations Minister pushing ahead on foreshore and seabed legislation and Australia buying 11 Japanese warships. Video / NZ Herald
Aussie firms are beating Kiwis in solar use – but that can change.
A new documentary tracing Shotover Jet's journey from humble beginnings will screen in October during Air New Zealand flights.
Education Minister Erica Stanford speaks to the media.
'Danger to life' warning for storm battering UK with high winds.
Jenni Mortimer talks the importance of local reality TV, NZ's Logies success and George Clarke's latest show.
World Mosquito Programme's Greg Devine talks to Ryan Bridge as cases of dengue fever rise in the Pacific.
Tech journalist Peter Griffin tells Ryan Bridge that companies like Meta are paying upwards of US$250m for industry leaders in AI tech.
Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin talks to Herald NOW about hospital beds being used as care beds.
Business with 2degrees - BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the ballooning cost of a state highway and the impact of breaking up the gentailers.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about NCEA changes and his party's tax plans.
NZ Winegrowers Advocacy General Manager Sarah Wilson on Trump's tariffs and what they will mean for NZ Wine exports.
NZ's gentailers are joining forces to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, in a bid to keep the lights on and manage power usage.
Miesa Grobbelaar speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about helping to rescue a juvenile female whale after it became entangled in a marine chain.
Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.
NCEA to be scrapped, new 10-year deal for Huntly Power Station and New Zealand out of its depth with tariffs.
Cherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa Tswanya
A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ Herald
Did you know rats make great pets? Reporter Nikolaius is at A Rat’s Tail Rattery, a rescue in Auckland where rats are living the dream while waiting for their forever homes.
Coroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to the fatal crash, where Canadian tourist Helen Poon was killed.
NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.