The VENT: The boys let rip today!

16 Aug, 2015 09:50 PM

This week on the VENT: Did Wallabies coach Chieka cock up?, Who's in the World Cup 31? Why the hell won't anyone own up to no TV coverage of the Black Caps?, and have the Ferns actually improved?; also should Richie McCaw be on the flag!

Porirua farewells beloved rugby player Adam Vardey

Porirua farewells beloved rugby player Adam Vardey

Adam Vardey, formerly a trainer at Arena Fitness, died this week of brain cancer. Video / Arena Fitness

Candlelight Vigil held in Auckland for those affected by the Air India crash

Candlelight Vigil held in Auckland for those affected by the Air India crash

A couple who lived in Auckland for five years have been named as victims of the India plane crash that killed more than 240 people. Video / NZ Herald

Lyttleton house engulfed in fire

Lyttleton house engulfed in fire

Police are in attendance of a house fire on Brittan Terrace in Lyttleton. Video / Supplied

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran

New Zealand|politics

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran

PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital

Man arrested after violent home invasion in East Tamaki, Auckland NZ

New Zealand|crime

Man arrested after violent home invasion in East Tamaki, Auckland NZ

Police are investigating a violent incident on Lissleton Drive, East Tamaki, that left two people seriously injured. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media before his first trip to China.

NZ Herald reporter Tom Raynel reports live from the annual Fieldays show at Mystery Creek

NZ Herald reporter Tom Raynel reports live from the annual Fieldays show at Mystery Creek

NZ Herald reporter Tom Raynel gives us his take on Fieldays after his first visit to the iconic agricultural show

Coroner to deliver findings into death of Gore toddler Lachie Jones

Coroner to deliver findings into death of Gore toddler Lachie Jones

NZ Herald reporter Ben Tomsett is live outside Invercargill courthouse in preparation for the Gore toddler Lachie Jones inquest findings delivery

The 'feels' at Fieldays and how banks are dealing with Kiwisaver hardship

The 'feels' at Fieldays and how banks are dealing with Kiwisaver hardship

Herald NOW talks business with 2degrees: Fieldays, pine forests and how banks are dealing with Kiwisaver hardship

The Front Page asks is democracy under assault?

The Front Page asks is democracy under assault?

The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels takes about today's episode which asks democracy under assault with Trump's immigration crackdown and the anti-ICE protests.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics

Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards

Sonny Bill Williams is at the Herald NOW desk ahead of his big fight with Paul Gallen

Sonny Bill Williams is at the Herald NOW desk ahead of his big fight with Paul Gallen

Ryan Bridge speaks to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of his boxing bout with Paul Gallen

Is Zealandia eco-sanctuary under threat?

Is Zealandia eco-sanctuary under threat?

Herald NOW speaks to Zealandia's Jo Ledington after the bodies of four weasels found inside the Wellington eco-sanctuary.

John Afoa: Super Rugby legend gives his take on this weekend's Blues Vs Crusaders

John Afoa: Super Rugby legend gives his take on this weekend's Blues Vs Crusaders

John Afoa joins Ryan Bridge to give us an insight into what to expect for this weekend's Blue's Vs Crusader's game.

Family seeks answers after mum of six dies following tonsilitis misdiagnosis

Family seeks answers after mum of six dies following tonsilitis misdiagnosis

Sister of a woman who died in a hospital emergency department speaks to Ryan Bridge about how the family's been let down by the health system.

Former National leader Simon Bridges quizzed on facial hair on Herald NOW panel

Former National leader Simon Bridges quizzed on facial hair on Herald NOW panel

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and GP and filmmaker Dr Sapna Samant join Ryan Bridge to talk about the day's news.

Rising Iran tensions: US Embassy partially evacuating in Iraq

Rising Iran tensions: US Embassy partially evacuating in Iraq

Ryan Bridge speaks to International affairs expert regarding the evacuation of US troops in Iraq.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 13 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 13 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 13 2025

Air India crash: Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks aviation safety after plane with 242 people on board

Air India crash: Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks aviation safety after plane with 242 people on board

Air NZ CEO Greg Foran speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW after Air India crash

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 13 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 13 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 13 2025

Markets with Madison: Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab

Markets with Madison: Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab

I’m in Texas to visit Amazon Web Service’s computer chip design lab to see how it’s preparing for an AI compute boom and competing with Nvidia.

Air India flight crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad

Air India flight crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad

Officials say the Boeing 787 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew on board when the accident occurred.

Ute rockets onto Ngauranga Gorge during rush hour, clipping car

Ute rockets onto Ngauranga Gorge during rush hour, clipping car

The ute careens out of the off-ramp onto Ngauranga Gorge, clipping a car travelling on SH1. Video / Luke Drabble

Long queues after ute crash on SH1 Ngauranga Gorge during evening rush

Long queues after ute crash on SH1 Ngauranga Gorge during evening rush

Footage captures lengthy queues for those heading home from Wellington CBD tonight after a crash on Ngauranga Gorge. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House

Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good honest pessimism: the life and work of Bruce Mahalski. Video / Frank Film

MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June

MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June

MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June. Video / MetService

Anti-ICE protests continue, and Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Anti-ICE protests continue, and Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Anti-ICE demonstrations continued across several American cities and Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised the Reserve Bank over Adrian Orr's resignation.

Bucklands Beach house fire under investigation by police

Bucklands Beach house fire under investigation by police

Fire and Emergency received a call for a house fire on Bucklands Beach Road at 8.40pm on Wednesday. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland

Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland

Emergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ Herald

Pak'nSAVE 40th Birthday - Kaitaia

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The co-owner of the first PAK’nSAVE on 40 years of serving communities.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū

Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland

Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Auckland.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Tangata Beats

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Tangata Beats

Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Tangata Beats Auckland.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Whanganui

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Whanganui

Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Whanganui.

Showquest Regional Finals - Hawke’s Bay

Showquest Regional Finals - Hawke’s Bay

Behind the scenes at the Showquest Regional Finals in Hawke’s Bay.

Showquest Regional Finals - Northland

Showquest Regional Finals - Northland

Behind the scenes at the Showquest Regional Finals in Northland.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Fieldays

Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure trailer

Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure trailer

Trailer for ITV's new TV show Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure. Video / ITV

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