Home / TravelWhat it's like cruising the Nile in EgyptNZ Herald7 Oct, 2025 02:00 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditRiver cruises on the Nile are growing in popularity, but what is a trip like?
WorldMagnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes PhilippinesA shallow magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Philippines, prompting tsunami alerts. Video / YouTube / Maria Deseo - Philippines Live WebcamWatch10 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandHouse on fire on Onewa Rd in NorthcoteFire and Emergency said crews were working to contain the blaze in the ceiling of a single-storey home. Video / Ella TangitauWatch10 Oct 01:52 AM
New Zealand'I can't breathe': Students pinned beneath crowd crush outside uni barOfficers were called to The Foundry as students packed the pre-party ahead of this weekend’s end-of-year celebrations. Video \ SuppliedWatch09 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 09:43 PM
EntertainmentCristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first billionaire footballerCristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest man in football, according to new data gathered by Bloomberg. Video / VEWatch09 Oct 08:46 PM
Herald NOWFarm Frontlines: What Rural NZ is watching this weekSarah Perriam-Lampp from CEO of Countrywide Media joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 07:37 PM
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Herald NOWSun, Storms or Snow? Your weekend weather wrapMetService’s Heather Keats has your weekend forecast, from top to tail of the country.Watch09 Oct 07:20 PM
Herald NOWNZ Drug Laws ‘ Colossal failure': NZ Drug FoundationNZ Drug Foundation director Sarah Helm says urgent reform is needed to reduce harm. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 07:05 PM
Herald NOWGreen gold? Seaweed industry makes its case at Nelson summitSeaweed is being touted as New Zealand’s next sustainable success story. Michael Lakeman explains why this humble ocean plant is making waves.Watch09 Oct 06:58 PM
Herald NOWSharesies, card spending & Paysauce: Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOWBusiness with 2degrees: Sharesies capital raise at $750M; card data spending up, matching inflation; Paysauce pushes into Australia.Watch09 Oct 06:57 PM
Herald NOWDrug law, Jobseeker cuts and budget bluesNational’s Paul Goldsmith and Labour’s Ginny Anderson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.Watch09 Oct 06:45 PM
Herald NOWFrom wild to worthwhile: The hunters feeding hungry kiwisBay of Plenty Times reporter Kaitlyn Morrell talks to Ryan Bridge about a unique initiative turning wild game into meals for those in need. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:44 PM
Herald NOWWinston Peters: NZ’s position on the Middle East CeasefireForeign Minister Winston Peters responds to the proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:31 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025Herald NOW Weather: October 10, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 06:18 PM
Herald NOWCan the Israel-Hamas ceasefire hold?Security and intelligence expert Anthony Glees joins Herald Now from the UK to assess the fragile truce in the Middle East. Video / Herald NOWWatch09 Oct 06:10 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza and swifter action on drug lawsNZ Herald Morning News Update | All eyes on Israel and Gaza, milestone moment for child protection efforts and Te Pāti Māori says ‘need to correct course’Watch09 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandWhy so many young New Zealanders are sleeping roughManaaki Rangitahi aims to end youth homelessness in Aotearoa New Zealand.Watch09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice and ambulance called to 'The Foundry' student bar in ChristchurchAn overcrowded party at the Canterbury University bar (The Foundry) has resulted in multiple people being crushed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 03:09 PM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders avoid questions about claims of dictatorial leadership styleRawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer abruptly left a media stand-up when asked about claims the party's leadership is akin to a dictatorship. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10thMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport emergency: Fiji Airways plane suffers bird strikeA Fiji Airways flight has landed safely after a bird strike sparked a full emergency at Christchurch Airport this afternoon. Video / George HeardWatch09 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 03:06 AM
PoliticsWatch: Unauthorised haka after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speechAfter a planned waiata at the conclusion of Kaipara’s speech, the majority of those in the public gallery erupted into a haka that was not sanctioned by the House.Watch09 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party membersNZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:33 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour and Winston Peters on Israel-Hamas peace plan prospectsDeputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Foreign Minister Winston Peters weigh in on developments in a possible Israel-Hamas peace plan. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandMP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English)MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English) - October 9 2025.Watch09 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandCaravan dragged through streets of ChristchurchDashcam footage has spotted a caravan that appears to have disintegrated being dragged through the streets of Christchurch. Video / RD KawanaWatch09 Oct 12:34 AM
World'Blessed are the peacemakers': Trump says both Israel and Hamas have accepted a peace planUS President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached over the first phase in a peace plan for Gaza.Watch09 Oct 12:08 AM
Herald NOWNew report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zonesAlison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.Watch08 Oct 09:10 PM
Herald NOWSports Panel with Cam McMillan and Michael BurgessHerald sport editors Cam McMillan and Michael Burgess join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk this week’s sporting highs and lows.Watch08 Oct 08:47 PM
Herald NOWReserve Bank looked through inflation risks, plus LNG terminal plans and firm busted misusing AIBusiness with 2degrees: Council rates and energy costs upside risks as RB cuts OCR, LNG global supply surplus as terminal plans emerge, AI embarrassment for Deloitte Australia.Watch08 Oct 08:13 PM
Herald NOWFinance Minister Nicola Willis on the big OCR cutFinance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss what the 50 basis points OCR cut means for the economy.Watch08 Oct 08:09 PM
EntertainmentThe Chase New Zealand: The Supernerd and The Governess taking on Kiwi quizzersIssa 'Supernerd' Shultz and Anne 'Governess' Hegerty, have been announced as the Chasers for the highly anticipated Kiwi version of the show. Video / Mitchell Hageman / Channel 7Watch08 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandFive crews battle early‑morning blaze in West AucklandEmergency services rushed to Colwill Rd in the West Auckland suburb after residents awoke to a massive blaze. Video NZ HeraldWatch08 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandGovernment slashes procurement rules in promised rebootThe Government has slashed its procurement rules by a third in an effort to make it easier for local companies to win contracts.Watch08 Oct 07:04 PM
Herald NOWGloomy outlook for Wellington businessesGreg Pollock joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to unpack the issues plaguing the capital and what needs to change.Watch08 Oct 06:54 PM
Herald NOWFreedom Camping in Flux: Surge Spurs Tighter RulesA surge in freedom campers has Central Otago councils proposing stricter bylaws. James Imlach joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the impact on travellers and locals.Watch08 Oct 06:42 PM
Herald NOWWhat the surprise OCR cut may mean for mortagesDavid Cunningham from Squirrel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain what the surprise OCR cut might mean for mortages.Watch08 Oct 06:34 PM
