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MetService National Weather September 2 - 5
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MetService National Weather September 2 - 5

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01 Sep 08:22 AM
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Spain: Barcelona Thousands Send Off Gaza-Bound Volunteers

Thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, Spain, waving flags and chanting slogans as they bid farewell to a convoy of activists departing for Gaza.

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01 Sep 05:41 AM
Ardie Savea to play 100th All Blacks test
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Ardie Savea to play 100th All Blacks test

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith reflect on Savea’s inspiring journey and his impact on the All Blacks legacy.

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01 Sep 05:03 AM
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01 Sep 05:00 AM
Who holds the edge: Rassie Erasmus or Scott Robertson?
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Who holds the edge: Rassie Erasmus or Scott Robertson?

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith debate which coach has the upper hand ahead of the big clash.

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01 Sep 04:57 AM
Countdown to the All Blacks test against South Africa
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Countdown to the All Blacks test against South Africa

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith break down the build-up to one of the biggest clashes between the All Blacks and South Africa.

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01 Sep 04:56 AM
Loafers Lodge trial: CCTV shows accused before fatal fire
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Loafers Lodge trial: CCTV shows accused before fatal fire

A High Court jury viewed CCTV footage of the murder accused in the Loafers Lodge trial.

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01 Sep 04:32 AM
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess discuss the Warriors’ efforts in the NRL
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Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess discuss the Warriors’ efforts in the NRL

The Warriors’ match-winning try denied amid NRL knock-on debate.

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01 Sep 02:37 AM
Ikea announcement expected and RBNZ chair steps down
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Ikea announcement expected and RBNZ chair steps down

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31 Aug 09:08 PM
Nuclear power, sex crime and plastic waste on the Herald NOW panel
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Nuclear power, sex crime and plastic waste on the Herald NOW panel

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31 Aug 09:07 PM
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The man running 617km for Mental Health and the Rolling Meadows lineup announced

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31 Aug 08:52 PM
Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Aaron Ibbotson
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Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Aaron Ibbotson

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31 Aug 08:51 PM
Shane Jones on $30m loans for small regional airlines
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Shane Jones on $30m loans for small regional airlines

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31 Aug 08:40 PM
Fire devastates West Auckland Rose Nursery
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Fire devastates West Auckland Rose Nursery

Van Lier Nurseries Owner Harry Van Lier on the devastating fire that destroyed large parts of West Auckland rose nursery. Video / Herald NOW

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31 Aug 08:35 PM
PM Christopher Luxon on foreign buyers, crime and fast track legislation
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PM Christopher Luxon on foreign buyers, crime and fast track legislation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Herald NOW talking foreign buyers' announcement coming this week, efforts to reduce crime and fast-track legislation. Video / Herald NOW

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31 Aug 08:31 PM
DoC launches new campaign in an effort to raise funds
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DoC launches new campaign in an effort to raise funds

Department of Conservation Deputy Director General Sia Aston talks to Garth Bray about the campaign to increase awareness and raise funds. Video / Herald NOW

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31 Aug 08:21 PM
Black Ferns win and Liam Lawson's tough time on the track
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Black Ferns win and Liam Lawson's tough time on the track

The Herald NOW sports panel on Black Ferns at the Women's Rugby World Cup and Liam Lawson's disappointment on the track.

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31 Aug 08:16 PM
AI experts sign open letter to government calling for urgent regulations
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AI experts sign open letter to government calling for urgent regulations

20 AI experts have signed an open letter to the government calling for better AI regulations. Video / Herald NOW

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31 Aug 08:05 PM
Black Ferns beat Japan in second game at Rugby World Cup
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Black Ferns beat Japan in second game at Rugby World Cup

The Black Ferns have won their second game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, beating Japan 62-19 in Exeter. Video / Herald NOW

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31 Aug 08:05 PM
Young homeless people 'being denied emergency accommodation'
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Young homeless people 'being denied emergency accommodation'

Co-Founder of Kick Back, Aaron Hendry, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to talk about the falling number of grants for emergency housing. Video/ Herald NOW

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31 Aug 07:55 PM
Language learning at crisis point, calls for compulsory second language lessons
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Language learning at crisis point, calls for compulsory second language lessons

New report calls for compulsory second language learning for years 7 to 10. Belinda Sydenham, Baradene Colleage Dean of International Students, speaks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW.

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31 Aug 07:51 PM
Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025
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Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 1, 2025

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31 Aug 07:18 PM
NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | Black Ferns beat Japan and Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix
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NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | Black Ferns beat Japan and Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix

NZ Herald Morning Sport Update | The Black Ferns beat Japan at Exeter and McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch Grand Prix.

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31 Aug 07:03 PM
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sex crimes on the rise and living cost concerns for students
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sex crimes on the rise and living cost concerns for students

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Survey shows increase in sexual assaults over the past two years and concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over study.

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31 Aug 06:57 PM
Can we build homes faster, better & cheaper?
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Can we build homes faster, better & cheaper?

BusinessDesk digs into our poor construction productivity and how some say we can improve massively.

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31 Aug 05:00 PM
Don’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best part
New Zealand

Don’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best part

Reporter Harper is at Papatūānuku Marae with the Kai Ika Project, where perfectly good fish heads and frames are saved from being dumped and given out for free to the community.

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31 Aug 05:00 PM
Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader
New Zealand

Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.

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31 Aug 05:00 PM
Wild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delays
New Zealand

Wild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delays

Heavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / Supplied

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31 Aug 07:04 AM
Warning signs at site of Muriwai Beach sand dunes death
New Zealand

Warning signs at site of Muriwai Beach sand dunes death

A new set of warning signs have been spotted at the site of the Muriwai Beach sand dunes death. Video / Sarah Bristow

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31 Aug 02:26 AM
Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach
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Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach

Kite surfers take advantage of wild winds at Muriwai Beach. Video / Sarah Bristow

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31 Aug 02:23 AM
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for gales
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths, Auckland braces for gales

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Increase in drug deaths sparks concern. Massive overnight flower nursery fire. Auckland braces for strong gales. Video / NZ Herald

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30 Aug 10:12 PM
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road trip
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The Great New Zealand Road Trip: An epic 3000km NZ road trip

Shayne Currie wraps up his two-week Great NZ Road Trip - and talks about the many inspirational Kiwis he met along the way.

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30 Aug 05:00 PM
Humpback whale encounter in Northland
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Humpback whale encounter in Northland

Some Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter Whangārei

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30 Aug 01:00 AM
Justin Tafa to return at UFC Perth
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Justin Tafa to return at UFC Perth

UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa speaks to the Herald ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC Perth in September. Video / UFC / NZHerald

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30 Aug 01:00 AM
'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query
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'I don't even know why you are asking the question' Parramatta coach lets loose on no try call query

'Barking up the wrong tree' Parramatta coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitch Moses react to NZ Herald question about the controversial no-try call at the end of their win.

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30 Aug 12:37 AM
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday August 30th. Video / MetService

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29 Aug 11:44 PM
Cracking down on retail crime
New Zealand

Cracking down on retail crime

Where once shoplifting largely went unreported and uninvestigated, in Tauranga a specialist retail crime unit has been cracking down on it since August 2023.

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29 Aug 09:00 PM
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga
New Zealand

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.

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29 Aug 08:48 PM
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‘Adaptive, agile and lethal’ - Chief of Army Rose King

The straight-talking woman preparing NZ’s soldiers for combat. Video / Sylvie Whinray

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29 Aug 05:00 PM
Dallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in Whananaki
New Zealand

Dallas and Donna Gurney left media roles for a new life in Whananaki

The Gurneys moved from Auckland to Whananaki, transforming their lives and the local store. Video / Shayne Currie

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29 Aug 05:00 PM
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