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Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025
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Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge
An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers
A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn backs call for amputee service reform
The disability advocate and model lost her right leg to cancer as a child.

Watch – 'Tears of frustration': Amputees demand change amid struggles with limb service
Amputees complain of delayed care, pain and an inability to choose who provides their care.

"Extremely disappointed.": Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
Manawatū iwi leader criticised secrecy over radioactive waste facility near Palmerston North, citing lack of consultation and safety concerns. Video / Annaleise Shortland

'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off Christchurch
Fisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron Pitney

Watch - “Horrific”: Plastic pellet pollution on beaches sparks concerns about industry inaction
Hundreds of thousands of “nurdles” have washed up on Waiheke’s Oneroa Beach. Video / Dean Purcell, Alyse Wright

Mental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDs
Psychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.

Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge
An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers
A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn backs call for amputee service reform
The disability advocate and model lost her right leg to cancer as a child.

Watch – 'Tears of frustration': Amputees demand change amid struggles with limb service
Amputees complain of delayed care, pain and an inability to choose who provides their care.

"Extremely disappointed.": Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
Manawatū iwi leader criticised secrecy over radioactive waste facility near Palmerston North, citing lack of consultation and safety concerns. Video / Annaleise Shortland

'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off Christchurch
Fisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron Pitney

Watch - “Horrific”: Plastic pellet pollution on beaches sparks concerns about industry inaction
Hundreds of thousands of “nurdles” have washed up on Waiheke’s Oneroa Beach. Video / Dean Purcell, Alyse Wright

Mental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDs
Psychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.

Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge
An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers
A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens
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Alleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrier
An allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.

Government scraps open-plan classrooms for flexible designs
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government is ditching open-plan classrooms for standard designs. Video / RNZ

Member of public rams car fleeing police
An allegedly stolen vehicle was fleeing police in Gisborne last Friday when a member of the public deliberately rammed it.

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

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.

Man rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in Kawakawa
Self-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.

Alleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrier
An allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.

Government scraps open-plan classrooms for flexible designs
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government is ditching open-plan classrooms for standard designs. Video / RNZ

Member of public rams car fleeing police
An allegedly stolen vehicle was fleeing police in Gisborne last Friday when a member of the public deliberately rammed it.

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

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.

Man rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in Kawakawa
Self-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.

Alleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrier
An allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.

Government scraps open-plan classrooms for flexible designs
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government is ditching open-plan classrooms for standard designs. Video / RNZ

Member of public rams car fleeing police
An allegedly stolen vehicle was fleeing police in Gisborne last Friday when a member of the public deliberately rammed it.
Business video

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.

Is Omaha losing its 'Best Beach Bach' status to the suburb next door?
Bayleys agent Heather Walton says Point Wells could be the new hotspot for families in search of a bigger bach with G.J. Gardner on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Jobs key to next OCR cut
Trump’s tariffs letters and no expected drop in the OCR with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Commerce Commission to take Foodstuffs to court over 'cartel conduct'
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain on why crypto ATMs are being taken away
Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: 15 July 2025. Video / Herald NOW

'It paints a grim picture' - services sector continues to shrink
Business with 2degrees with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

The tariff effect on prices, plus the state of China's economy
Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis joins Ryan Bridge for the Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

Du Val investor case struck out and Chinese pet food giant scoping NZ factory
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on Business with 2degrees. Video / Herald NOW

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.

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.

Is Omaha losing its 'Best Beach Bach' status to the suburb next door?
Bayleys agent Heather Walton says Point Wells could be the new hotspot for families in search of a bigger bach with G.J. Gardner on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Jobs key to next OCR cut
Trump’s tariffs letters and no expected drop in the OCR with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Commerce Commission to take Foodstuffs to court over 'cartel conduct'
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain on why crypto ATMs are being taken away
Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: 15 July 2025. Video / Herald NOW

'It paints a grim picture' - services sector continues to shrink
Business with 2degrees with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

The tariff effect on prices, plus the state of China's economy
Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis joins Ryan Bridge for the Market Outlook with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

Du Val investor case struck out and Chinese pet food giant scoping NZ factory
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on Business with 2degrees. Video / Herald NOW

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.

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.

Is Omaha losing its 'Best Beach Bach' status to the suburb next door?
Bayleys agent Heather Walton says Point Wells could be the new hotspot for families in search of a bigger bach with G.J. Gardner on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Jobs key to next OCR cut
Trump’s tariffs letters and no expected drop in the OCR with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW
Markets with Madison

Nick Mowbray: Zuru's housing legacy, health & fatherhood
In this bonus interview Nick Mowbray discusses his health challenges and how it feels to be a father.

Markets with Madison: Inside Zuru’s empire
Zuru CEO Nick Mowbray takes us inside its empire in Los Angeles where thousands of toys are on display. Could tariffs destroy the mostly Chinese manufactured business?

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.

Craig Piggott on raising US$100m
Craig Piggott gives advice to entrepreneurs on raising US$100m from Silicon Valley venture capital firms that have backed Airbnb, Meta & Stripe. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Halter’s US expansion
Craig Piggott left Rocket Lab to build cow collars and create a virtual fencing company in 2017. Its technology is now digitising farms and ranches around the world.

Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI
The enterprise software company DataDog is investing almost US$1b a year into artificial intelligence.

Markets with Madison: America's atomic effort
Valar Atomics is attempting to add nuclear energy to the global grid by building thousands of small modular nuclear reactors. Markets with Madison went inside its LA factory.

Markets with Madison: Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab
I’m in Texas to visit Amazon Web Service’s computer chip design lab to see how it’s preparing for an AI compute boom and competing with Nvidia.

Nick Mowbray: Zuru's housing legacy, health & fatherhood
In this bonus interview Nick Mowbray discusses his health challenges and how it feels to be a father.

Markets with Madison: Inside Zuru’s empire
Zuru CEO Nick Mowbray takes us inside its empire in Los Angeles where thousands of toys are on display. Could tariffs destroy the mostly Chinese manufactured business?

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.

Craig Piggott on raising US$100m
Craig Piggott gives advice to entrepreneurs on raising US$100m from Silicon Valley venture capital firms that have backed Airbnb, Meta & Stripe. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Halter’s US expansion
Craig Piggott left Rocket Lab to build cow collars and create a virtual fencing company in 2017. Its technology is now digitising farms and ranches around the world.

Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI
The enterprise software company DataDog is investing almost US$1b a year into artificial intelligence.

Markets with Madison: America's atomic effort
Valar Atomics is attempting to add nuclear energy to the global grid by building thousands of small modular nuclear reactors. Markets with Madison went inside its LA factory.

Markets with Madison: Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab
I’m in Texas to visit Amazon Web Service’s computer chip design lab to see how it’s preparing for an AI compute boom and competing with Nvidia.

Nick Mowbray: Zuru's housing legacy, health & fatherhood
In this bonus interview Nick Mowbray discusses his health challenges and how it feels to be a father.

Markets with Madison: Inside Zuru’s empire
Zuru CEO Nick Mowbray takes us inside its empire in Los Angeles where thousands of toys are on display. Could tariffs destroy the mostly Chinese manufactured business?

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney
Politics video

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill
She told the submitter that she had a 'PhD in political theory'.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

PM grilled on Seymour's critical UN letter
Christopher Luxon says he has spoken to David Seymour about his United Nations letter. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'
The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally
Acting PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ Herald

David Seymour responds to migration statistics
It comes after Stats NZ said the number of Kiwis who left for Australia last year was the highest in more than a decade.

Willis responds to OCR decision
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, as expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill
She told the submitter that she had a 'PhD in political theory'.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

PM grilled on Seymour's critical UN letter
Christopher Luxon says he has spoken to David Seymour about his United Nations letter. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'
The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally
Acting PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ Herald

David Seymour responds to migration statistics
It comes after Stats NZ said the number of Kiwis who left for Australia last year was the highest in more than a decade.

Willis responds to OCR decision
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, as expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill
She told the submitter that she had a 'PhD in political theory'.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW
World video

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP

Syrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ Herald

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system
A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party
Ted Zorn from Massey University breaks down Elon Musk's plans to launch new America Party. Video / Herald NOW

Youth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas flood
Rescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOW

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
Criminal psychologist on the mushroom trial - why were we all so fascinated / what could have driven her to do it? Video / Herald NOW

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP

Syrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ Herald

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system
A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party
Ted Zorn from Massey University breaks down Elon Musk's plans to launch new America Party. Video / Herald NOW

Youth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas flood
Rescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOW

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
Criminal psychologist on the mushroom trial - why were we all so fascinated / what could have driven her to do it? Video / Herald NOW

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
Sport video

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

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

Paul Gallen reflects on his career and a long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams
Paul Gallen reflects on his boxing career and his long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams following the main event match fight in Sydney. Video / Alyse Wright

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Gallen reflects on his career and a long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams
Paul Gallen reflects on his boxing career and his long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams following the main event match fight in Sydney. Video / Alyse Wright

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Gallen reflects on his career and a long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams
Paul Gallen reflects on his boxing career and his long-awaited win against Sonny Bill Williams following the main event match fight in Sydney. Video / Alyse Wright
Entertainment video

Is Romeo & Juliet the greatest love story of all time?
Set in 1960s Italy, a sizzling new production of Shakespeare's most famous play is about to open in Auckland.

NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer
NZ International Film Festival begins on July 31.

Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.

Herald NOW Entertainment: Jason Momoa's Chief of War, Justin Baldoni and Emmy nominations are in
Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald Now

Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'
Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'. What do we think? Video / NZ Herald

From the top 10 blockbuster movies to Lewis Capaldi's NZ tour: Entertainment on Herald NOW
NZ Herald Entertainment reporter, Mitchell Hageman gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald NOW

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die
NZ Herald’s Jenni Mortimer and Mitchell Hageman on the top blockbuster movies you need to see before you die. Video / Annaleise Shortland

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band
Tech Journalist Peter Griffin chats the future of AI generated art with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Is Romeo & Juliet the greatest love story of all time?
Set in 1960s Italy, a sizzling new production of Shakespeare's most famous play is about to open in Auckland.

NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer
NZ International Film Festival begins on July 31.

Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.

Herald NOW Entertainment: Jason Momoa's Chief of War, Justin Baldoni and Emmy nominations are in
Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald Now

Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'
Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'. What do we think? Video / NZ Herald

From the top 10 blockbuster movies to Lewis Capaldi's NZ tour: Entertainment on Herald NOW
NZ Herald Entertainment reporter, Mitchell Hageman gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald NOW

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die
NZ Herald’s Jenni Mortimer and Mitchell Hageman on the top blockbuster movies you need to see before you die. Video / Annaleise Shortland

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band
Tech Journalist Peter Griffin chats the future of AI generated art with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Is Romeo & Juliet the greatest love story of all time?
Set in 1960s Italy, a sizzling new production of Shakespeare's most famous play is about to open in Auckland.

NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer
NZ International Film Festival begins on July 31.

Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.
Lifestyle video

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand
The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

A very cautionary kitchen tale
Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video
Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford turned 7 on June 21, with Clarke Gayford making a 'Jellycat Diner' cake for the occasion. Video / @clarkegayford

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

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

Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Christchurch's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

Showquest Auckland Regional Finals 2025 Day 2 Highlights
Highlights from Day 2 of Auckland's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

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

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand
The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

A very cautionary kitchen tale
Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video
Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford turned 7 on June 21, with Clarke Gayford making a 'Jellycat Diner' cake for the occasion. Video / @clarkegayford

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

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

Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Christchurch's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

Showquest Auckland Regional Finals 2025 Day 2 Highlights
Highlights from Day 2 of Auckland's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

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

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand
The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

A very cautionary kitchen tale
Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve shows 'American twang' in birthday video
Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford turned 7 on June 21, with Clarke Gayford making a 'Jellycat Diner' cake for the occasion. Video / @clarkegayford
Kea Kids News

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award
Reporter Athena interviews this year’s Kōkako Award finalists! Which amazing kid will take the top prize for performing their original song at the Children’s Music Awards?

Kea Kids News: Come get your free kai! As long as you like pork
The pig hunt is on! For reporter Layton and his mates on Great Barrier Island, free food is all around if you’re willing to run for it. Video / Kea Kids News

Roblox decoded
Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

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.

Look Mum, no carbon! Biking to school to save the planet
Reporter Angelina is at Stanhope School, where the Wednesday Challenge has tamariki winning prizes and the fight against climate change by biking to school.

Kea Kids News: The small rugby player making big moves
One to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids News

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award
Reporter Athena interviews this year’s Kōkako Award finalists! Which amazing kid will take the top prize for performing their original song at the Children’s Music Awards?

Kea Kids News: Come get your free kai! As long as you like pork
The pig hunt is on! For reporter Layton and his mates on Great Barrier Island, free food is all around if you’re willing to run for it. Video / Kea Kids News

Roblox decoded
Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

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.

Look Mum, no carbon! Biking to school to save the planet
Reporter Angelina is at Stanhope School, where the Wednesday Challenge has tamariki winning prizes and the fight against climate change by biking to school.

Kea Kids News: The small rugby player making big moves
One to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids News

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award
Reporter Athena interviews this year’s Kōkako Award finalists! Which amazing kid will take the top prize for performing their original song at the Children’s Music Awards?

Kea Kids News: Come get your free kai! As long as you like pork
The pig hunt is on! For reporter Layton and his mates on Great Barrier Island, free food is all around if you’re willing to run for it. Video / Kea Kids News

Roblox decoded
Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.
Travel video

Warning after infant's finger gets cut on Singapore Airlines flight
The brother of a 1-year-old boy whose finger got trapped in a tray table demonstrates how the injury happened.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand
The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign
Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

Queensland tourism, it's not all about beaches.
Craig Davidson, CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland talks highlights with journalist Varsha Anjali. Video \ Jason Dorday

Winter travel trends to escape the cold weather
Herald Travel writer, Sarah Pollok talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest winter travel trends.

Matariki weekend: The top 10 most searched destinations
Trip Notes podcast Host Lorna Riley tells Ryan where the best places to be are this Matariki, and the rise of dark sky destinations. Video / Herald NOW

Come and find your 100% Pure New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand's new global campaign encourages tourists to "find their 100% Pure New Zealand". Video / Supplied

Warning after infant's finger gets cut on Singapore Airlines flight
The brother of a 1-year-old boy whose finger got trapped in a tray table demonstrates how the injury happened.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand
The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign
Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

Queensland tourism, it's not all about beaches.
Craig Davidson, CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland talks highlights with journalist Varsha Anjali. Video \ Jason Dorday

Winter travel trends to escape the cold weather
Herald Travel writer, Sarah Pollok talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest winter travel trends.

Matariki weekend: The top 10 most searched destinations
Trip Notes podcast Host Lorna Riley tells Ryan where the best places to be are this Matariki, and the rise of dark sky destinations. Video / Herald NOW

Come and find your 100% Pure New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand's new global campaign encourages tourists to "find their 100% Pure New Zealand". Video / Supplied

Warning after infant's finger gets cut on Singapore Airlines flight
The brother of a 1-year-old boy whose finger got trapped in a tray table demonstrates how the injury happened.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.
Blood, Sweat and Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott
TransGenerations

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.
Getaway

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.
My Cyclone Gabrielle

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.