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WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.
WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.
UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?
The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?
National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel
Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.
Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high
ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
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Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.
All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.
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Sonny Bill Williams exits ring and snubs interview after defeat to Paul Gallen
Sonny Bill Williams didn't hang around to talk about his defeat to Paul Gallen. Video / Sky Arena
'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics
Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.
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Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years
G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.
Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government
Trish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOW
Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years
Little Spotted Kiwi rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa for the first time in half a century.
Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight
ZB sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen fight. Video / Herald NOW
Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber
Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about work looking into surcharges at the till and his controversial LinkedIn post about Uber
Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming
Herald sports journalist Bonnie Jansen and Cam McMillan give their reckons on the SBW fight, the All Blacks naming and the netball playoffs. Video / Herald NOW
Calls for urgent action amid rising food insecurity in NZ
NZ Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay on the struggle to keep up with food parcel demand.
Bay of Islands marina could be 'tipping point to extinction' for Orca
Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on warning from Orca expert about the impact of a proposed $100m marina in the Bay of Islands.
Markets react to speculation US Federal Chair could be fired
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Ryan Bridge about how markets are reacting to speculation Jerome Powell could be fired.
Manu Samoa players hyped to be taking on Scotland at Eden Park
Manu Samoa halfback Joel Lam and first five AJ Mamoe Alatimu talk Ryan Bridge ahead of Manu Samoa's first test of the season against Scotland at Eden Park. Video / Herald NOW
How US-China relations are shaping the global economic landscape
Pulitzer Prize winning author Andy Browne speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of the China Business Summit.
Wellington Mayoral hopeful Andrew Little on Herald NOW
Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about his campaign, policies and recent scandals that have rocked the race to lead the Council.
Sonny Bill Williams defeated and Jonas Abrahamsen ahead | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 17, 2025
Paul Gallen beat Sonny Bill Williams in their boxing bout and Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France. Video / Herald NOW
Four year local council terms among LGNZ recommendations for reviving local democracy
Electoral Reform Working Group Chair Nick Smith talks to Ryan Bridge about recommendations to revive local democracy.
Principal rejoices after Government scraps open-plan classrooms
Macleans College Principal Steve Hargreaves on the Government's decision to ditch open-plan classrooms.
End to open-plan classrooms and bootcamp reoffending stats | NZ Herald News Update: July 17, 2025
Government pulls the plug on open-plan classrooms and Oranga Tamariki decides to not publicise reoffending from youth in bootcamps planned for next year. Video / Herald NOW
Israel bombs Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus
It came after Israel warned Syria to leave its Druze minority alone. Video / AFP
The Epstein files: Why are they so controversial?
Associated Press correspondent Eric Tucker joins The Front Page to discuss the controversy that has riled up the Maga base.
Tamariki KickStart their day by sharing breakfast
Reporter Cuba finds out what’s cooking at KickStart Breakfast Club, a program in hundreds of schools across Aotearoa where kids can get some kai before heading off to class.
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The Markets with Madison host on going independent, her big business interviews, and why tall poppy syndrome is making way for success stories.