Sony's new Xperia Z smartphone

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Sony which sold a hundred of million phones just a few years ago has struggled to in the era of smart devices, facing withering competition from US and Korean vendors which have all but captured the market. Courtesy YouTube/SonyXperia

The Warriors show out at home against the Tigers

The Warriors show out at home against the Tigers

The Warriors take on the Tigers in a home double header at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Video / Sky Sport

Sam Ruthe breaks NZ records in LA

Sam Ruthe breaks NZ records in LA

The 16-year-old Tauranga runner lowered his own national U17 and U18 1500m records at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles. Video / Athletics NZ

The Warriors Women secure first home win against Parramatta

The Warriors Women secure first home win against Parramatta

Warriors women take on the Parramatta Eels in New Zealand. Video / Sky Sports

NZ Youth Choir wins 'Choir of the World' at international festival

NZ Youth Choir wins 'Choir of the World' at international festival

It marks the choir's second international win in two weeks. Video / NZ Youth Choir via Facebook

Nelson-Tasman state of emergency, HIV diagnoses in babies | NZ Herald News Update, Sunday 13 July

Nelson-Tasman state of emergency, HIV diagnoses in babies | NZ Herald News Update, Sunday 13 July

Nelson-Tasman state of emergency continues after extreme weather. HIV diagnosed in two babies in NZ. Questions over Air India crash report. Video / NZ Herald

Drone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South Island

Drone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South Island

Floods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim Cuff

Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai

Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai

Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.

Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley

Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley

Debris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne Becconsall

Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson

Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson

A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell

Watch: Shore homeowner fears raging backyard river, council says it can’t pipe stormwater

Watch: Shore homeowner fears raging backyard river, council says it can’t pipe stormwater

Arturo and Maureen Gatmaitan fear the stormwater at their property on Elliott Ave, Bayview, near Glenfield.

Flood fears for Auckland

Flood fears for Auckland

Flood fears for Auckland as high tide coincides with rush hour downpours. Video / Sarah Bristow

Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal

Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal

Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.

Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana

Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana

A 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben Tomsett

Murder trial video shows chaotic final minutes of man's life

Murder trial video shows chaotic final minutes of man's life

Jurors saw video of Joeli "Skunks" Rankin’s final moments as he approached a Mt Albert home with a machete. Chrishan Raju admits stabbing him but claims self-defence.

X Games success: Jessica Ready secures third place in Utah

X Games success: Jessica Ready secures third place in Utah

Teenage street skater Jessica Ready placed third at the X Games in Utah. Ready has returned home after her successful performance. Video / Dean Purcell

Storm alert as heavy rain, strong winds lash top of North Island

Storm alert as heavy rain, strong winds lash top of North Island

Residents in the Nelson/Tasman area have been urged to stay home as heavy rain warnings are upgraded to red in the already soaked region.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11

MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11

MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11. Video / MetService

Dog discovered a new duck population

Dog discovered a new duck population

Katie Oliver, Herald Now reporter on the news to keep an eye on throughout the day.

State of the hospitality scene in Hawkes Bay

State of the hospitality scene in Hawkes Bay

Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.

It's international Fry-Day celebrating the mighty French fry

It's international Fry-Day celebrating the mighty French fry

Potatoes NZ board member Dacey Balle talks us through the state of the New Zealand potato industry.

AI assistants, the homeless crisis and Birkin bag sells for $16.7 million NZ

AI assistants, the homeless crisis and Birkin bag sells for $16.7 million NZ

Herald Now panel discussion with Deborah Pead from Pead PR and Chelsea Daniels, Host of The Front Page with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Mount Maunganui gastropub wins NZ’s best bar award at hospitality awards

Mount Maunganui gastropub wins NZ’s best bar award at hospitality awards

Ryan Bridge talks to the proud owners of New Zealand's best pub, The Freeport with Cleaver & Co, Mt Maunganui.

Updates on the All Blacks' second test with France LIVE from Wellington

Updates on the All Blacks' second test with France LIVE from Wellington

Rugby correspondent Liam Napier talks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW Live.

Broadcaster Hamish McKay opens up about his dramatic 50 kilo weight loss

Broadcaster Hamish McKay opens up about his dramatic 50 kilo weight loss

NZ broadcaster and former 3News sports reader Hamish McKay speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about losing 50 kilograms. Video / Herald NOW

Iconic Magazines up for sale, an RNZ shake-up and the most complained about TV ad

Iconic Magazines up for sale, an RNZ shake-up and the most complained about TV ad

Shayne Currie NZME Editor-at-Large with Ryan Bridge on Herald Now Live.

Herald NOW: Rural chat with The Country

Herald NOW: Rural chat with The Country

Are some rural areas still lacking wifi? Is New Zealand lagging behind in pest control? Answers to the big questions in Friday's rural segment.

More extreme weather for Upper South Island

More extreme weather for Upper South Island

Heather Keats, Metservice Head of Weather News talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now. Video / Herald NOW

Amanda Anisimova to face Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 11, 2025

Amanda Anisimova to face Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 11, 2025

Amanda Anisimova will meet Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon women's tennis singles final, Clayton Lewis has changed his plea to guilty for involvement in spot-fixing.

More wet weather on the way for Tasman

More wet weather on the way for Tasman

Wayne Langford Federated Farmers President on wet weather warnings for Tasman.

Students cheating with AI; and anti-scammer taskforce | NZ Herald News Update: July 11, 2025

Students cheating with AI; and anti-scammer taskforce | NZ Herald News Update: July 11, 2025

AI leading to a surge in cheating in schools and anti-scam taskforce to tackle online scammers. Video / NZ Herald

Ryan Bridge: There are plenty of reasons to feel depressed today

Ryan Bridge: There are plenty of reasons to feel depressed today

On Herald NOW Ryan Bridge gives us a reality check - and some inspiration this Friday morning.

Markets with Madison: Tracksuit's Times Square takeover

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Tracksuit's Times Square takeover

Tracksuit just closed a US$25 million funding round to push its brand tracking tool into boardrooms, including in the epicentre of advertising - New York City.

Friction with the Governments fast track process and Auckland's housing developments

Friction with the Governments fast track process and Auckland's housing developments

On Herald Now Ryan talks with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

The Big Sleepout returns after 6 years

The Big Sleepout returns after 6 years

Auckland City Councillor, Josephine Bartley is among the leaders who chose to sleep it rough for a night.

Still plenty to worry about? Record numbers for migration and high unemployment

Still plenty to worry about? Record numbers for migration and high unemployment

Herald Now panel discussion with Dan Bidois, National MP and Shanan Halbert, Labour MP.

AI Cheating, New ways to beat the system?

AI Cheating, New ways to beat the system?

Vaughan Couillault, Papatoetoe High principal talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now about AI cheating.

Herald NOW Weather: July 11, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 11, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 11, 2025.

Smokefree Rockquest Wairarapa Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Smokefree Rockquest Wairarapa Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Highlights from Wairarapa's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

Smokefree Rockquest Northland Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Smokefree Rockquest Northland Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Highlights from Northland's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

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