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Keith Urban reacts to fan's familiar first name

At a recent concert, Keith Urban made light of his recent split from Nicole Kidman as he helped a fan announce her pregnancy to her family members. Video / @up2datecountry.live

Jay Ryan talks The Ridge on Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session

Kiw actor Jay Ryan joins Newstalk ZB's Francesca on The Sunday Session to talk his new psychological thriller TV show 'The Ridge'. Video / Newstalk ZB

Kiwi Robin Goomes wins Red Bull Rampage

Kiwi Robin Goomes wins Women's Red Bull Rampage. Video / Red Bull USA

NZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches in US, Israel tank shells Gaza bus

NZ Herald Morning News Update | 'No Kings' marches underway in US, Israel tank shells hit Gazan bus transporting family, uptick in students seeking work. Video / NZ Herald

For Today - and also tomorrow

Nick Sampson and The Netherworld Dancing Toys classic that's getting a second life. Video / Michael Craig

Chaotic start to US Grand Prix sprint race

Three cars were forced to retire with damage, including both McLaren cars. Video / Sky Sport

Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly on the impact of Covid lockdown on Aucklanders

He says many people outside of Auckland don’t understand the impact it had on locals. Video / Mark Mitchell

Pluto's Milan Borich discusses his life and career

Milan Borich, lead vocals and guitar of iconic band Pluto, talks about his life and the 20th anniversary of 'Pipeline Under the Ocean'.

'I think Russia is afraid' Zelenskyy says after meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is afraid of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. "I think that Russia is afraid about Tomahawks, really afraid.." / AFP

Zelenskyy says Putin is 'not ready' for peace, Trump remains confident

In a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Ukrainian President said Putin is 'not ready' for peace.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington today

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington today. NZ braces for wild weather over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Psychological thriller The Ridge brings Outlander star back to New Zealand

Scottish actor Lauren Lyle plays an opiate addict seeking justice for her sister. Video/ Supplied

Remuera financier speaks to ANZ bank about $800,000 scam

A money laundering trial has heard recorded phone calls in which Remuera financier Michael Sperry speaks to ANZ bank staff about an $800,000 scam payment.

New talent on board: Team NZ bolsters lineup for next Cup challenge

Team New Zealand has added Josh Armit, Jake Pye, Jo Aleh, and Seb Menzies to its America’s Cup sailing team. The announcement was made at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland.

Electric aircraft takes off

The ALIA CX300 is the first electric aircraft to carry the Air New Zealand name. Video / Air New Zealand

Firefighters Strike at Auckland City and Papatoetoe Stations

Members of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union take part in strike action at Auckland City and Papatoetoe fire stations.

Trains on Auckland's Western Line cancelled after car and train collide in Avondale

Trains on Auckland’s western line have been suspended after a vehicle and train crashed at Avondale this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Lakeside leaker

Severe leaky and defective building problems at the Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort are costing $160 million to fix. Video / Brosnan

Erica Stanford's school property announcement

Minister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael Craig

Farmers back lower methane targets, hail new beef-dairy hybrid calf

Federated Farmers’ Wayne Langford on methane policy changes and a billion-dollar beef breakthrough. Video / Herald NOW

Media Insider: Simon Dallow preparing to step down as TVNZ 6pm newsreader

One of New Zealand broadcasting’s most familiar and trusted names, Simon Dallow, is understood to be preparing to step down as TVNZ’s prime-time newsreader, Shayne Currie reports.

Herald NOW panel: the change in New Zealand politics and F1 girlfriends

Jo Robertson and Rawdon Christie join Ryan Bridge for Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW

Reive & Aldworth: What's next for Netball NZ and Liam Lawson?

Our panel breaks down the biggest sporting stories of the week.

Health system strain: Inside the senior doctors’ strike

Wellington doctor says the public needs to hear what’s really happening inside hospitals. Video / Herald NOW

Stormy skies or sunshine? Your weekend forecast

MetService’s Heather Keats breaks down what Kiwis can expect across the motu this weekend.

Phil Rudd, Jon Toogood and James Reid team up for Full Metal Orchestra in Christchurch

Herald senior journalist Mike Thorpe spoke to Jon Toogood, along with other rock legends about rock n roll, and the upcoming Full Metal Orchestra show coming to Christchurch.

Inside the Firefighter strike: Calls for urgent investment

Union says ongoing conditions and funding gaps are putting lives at risk.

Inflation may breach target range, food price data, Quashed site compares insurance

Business with 2degrees: CPI is on track to hit 3%, with 3.1% possible; BusinessDesk’s Risky Business insurance series looks at policy comparison business Quashed

"We're being ripped off" - Ryan Bridge compares Jim Bolger's legacy to our current crop of leaders

Ryan Bridge says it's "hard listening" to tributes to Jim Bolger and not feel like we're being ripped off by our current crop of leaders

Political panel: Te Pāti Māori, strikes and Jim Bolger

Erica Stanford and Willie Jackson speak to Ryan Bridge about Te Pāti Māori, strikes, and Jim Bolger.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Push for teachers to use AI and firefighters go on strike

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Push for teachers to use AI and firefighters go on strike

Herald NOW Weather: October 17, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 17, 2025

From landslides to MMP: How Jim Bolger left his mark on NZ politics

Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper is with us to take us behind the scenes of Bolger’s government, and what his legacy will be.

Herald goes behind the scenes of Lotto

How does Lotto make overnight millionaires? Video / Annaleise Shortland

Cirque Bon Bon foot archer and contortionist brings Guinness World record act to ToiToi

Fun fact: the woman who holds the world record for the longest foot-archery bullseye is also a mother to a toddler. Video / Rafaella Melo / Cirque Bon Bon

MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger in Parliament

MPs paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

PM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim Bolger

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Jim Bolger. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ngāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscation

The iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike Scott

NZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger

Politicians honour former PM Jim Bolger in the House.

Police investigate West Auckland bar robbery

Police are investigating after a worker was hospitalised following a violent bar robbery in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald