The Vent: Would Sam Cane or Dane Coles be missed more?

How Iran’s war and oil shock could hit inflation, interest rates and jobs

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with The Front Page to take us through what this all means for our country’s economy, and for you.

Trailer: New Zealand Spy

Paul Williams, Bret McKenzie, Rose Matafeo and Joe Thomas star in TVNZ's new comedy, New Zealand Spy.

Afternoon Headlines | Monday, April 24, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Slip blocks highway and Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire | Monday, April 24, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP, Getty Images

Northland’s Patric Nussbaum crowned fastest man on a motorbike

Patric Nussbaum hit 380km/h to become fastest man on a motorbike at a recent landspeed event. Video / Yolisa Tswanya

Slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera

Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into Waiwera Coach Trail Villas. Video \ Michael Craig

Wet weather causes slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera

Wet weathers causes slip at Coach Trail Villas Waiwera. Video / NZ Herald

TVNZ app glitches leave thousands angry, former TV host's new job | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZH Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie on TVNZ app glitches leave thousands angry, former TV host's new job, new RNZ audio boss reveals what's next. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Is it bad to fall in love with a robot? Daily panel debates today's headlines | Ryan Bridge TODAY

TV presenter Louise Wallace and podcast host Mark Crysell discuss the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Anzac Day: RSA report worrying trend in modern day veterans | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The number of veterans marching is declining. The RSA national president explains why. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Christchurch Super Rugby: Israel Dagg reveals his score predictions | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former All Black Israel Dagg explains why this weekend's rugby is so significant. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your Anzac weekend weather outlook with MetService | Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService's John Law reveals the best spots to be this long weekend. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sports wrapped: Christchurch's new stadium gets its rugby debut | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The lads discuss this weekend's sport. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

2026 economic recovery 'delayed' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie on NZ's economic outlook. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Political panel: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson join the show to talk the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Oil telling two stories, Zethos fires up Chch plant | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets giving mixed oil signals, cleantech firm starts $6m experimental refinery, did a Polymarket user fix a bet on Paris weather with a hair dryer? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ-India FTA to be signed on Monday, 33% tariff on sheep meat to be eliminated | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland on NZ-India FTA being signed on Monday. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner says damning review on internal culture is 'no surprise' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers talks about a fresh review calling for an urgent reset of police culture as well as the 'wave of crime' arriving in New Zealand.

As we head to Anzac Day tomorrow, we mark a wartime relationship with Aus | Herald NOW Business

'Trade can help sustain that peace, but it doesn’t guarantee it.' Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

Sport Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

Michelle Montague takes on Mayra Bueno Silva for shot at UFC rankings

Kiwi bantamweight Michelle Montague returns to the UFC octagon against Mayra Bueno Silva on April 26. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 24, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Moody's downgrades economic outlook, NZ police culture under review | Friday April 24, 2026

What's helping women reach leadership positions? | Herald NOW Business

Partner support ranks alongside workplace factors as a critical driver of success. Leadership coach and researcher - Dr Amanda Sterling. Video / Herald NOW Business

The country's economic outlook continues to be grim | Herald NOW Business

As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses what the key indicators to watch for are. Video / Herald NOW Business

Tariffs, tensions and trade wars. What's shaping China’s economy? | Herald NOW Business

China's manufacturing sector remains strong - ANZ's chief economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung. Video / Herald NOW Business

Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere | Herald NOW Business

Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives? Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 24

MetService weather update: April 24.

NZ house sales keep falling as first-home buyers drive demand

Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson is with The Front Page to unpack what’s really happening in the housing market, and what could come next.

The Business of Tech: How algorithms are quietly rewriting the state

BusinessDesk journalist Cécile Meier discusses her multi‑part investigation into the use of AI across Government

Finance Minister Nicola Willis gives economic update

Finance Minister on Iran conflict: Economic recovery "delayed but not derailed". Video / Mark Mitchell

Police urge drivers to stay safe through Anzac long weekend

Acting director of road policing Inspector Pete McKennie urges drivers to "be patient on the roads" this long weekend and watch their speed. Video / Janhavi Gosavi

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 23, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Labour agrees to back India free trade deal and economist warns Government Budget won't look great | Thursday April 23, 2026

Finance Minister Nicola Willis gives economic update

Finance Minister Nicola Willis gives economic update

Labour stand-up on free trade agreement

Labour speaks to media about the free trade agreement

What does it take to lock down a home in Auckland's 'double grammar zone'? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

OneRoof's Catherine Smith joins Herald NOW to discuss what $3 million can get you in Auckland's most popular school zone. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge on AI-powered cyber-hacking | Ryan Bridge TODAY

What happens to the world when you only need a speedboat, a few drones and an AI hacking app on your phone to bring the world to its knees? Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Te Pāti Māori isn't going anywhere': Co-leader Rawiri Waititi joins Ryan Bridge | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Te Pāti Māori has faced months of inner party turmoil. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The quiet heroes of WWII: Desert Pirates Podcast series | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Noelle McCarthy talks about the Herald’s new podcast, 'Desert Pirates'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

From Supercars to Super Round, Christchurch unlocks its sporting superpower | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mike Thorpe explains why Christchurch has unlocked its sporting superpower. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why has Moody's put NZ on negative credit watch? Plus, infrastructure overhaul | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Credit ratings agency confirms NZ AAA, but with a negative outlook, citing slow path to surplus. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY