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SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test
The explosion sent a large fireball into the South Texas sky.
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"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

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify
The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

"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

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify
The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

"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

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify
The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck
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Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki
BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?
Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June
G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.

Matariki 2025 art trail map
A 2km art trail will snake through Auckland's CBD for Matariki. Video / Britomart Group

Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls
Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. Video \ NZ Police

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college
Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.

New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland

How to make the perfect Matariki hāngī
'Hāngī Master' Rewi Spraggon talks Ryan through the Matariki preparations at the Governer General's house in Wellington.

Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki
BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?
Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June
G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.

Matariki 2025 art trail map
A 2km art trail will snake through Auckland's CBD for Matariki. Video / Britomart Group

Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls
Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. Video \ NZ Police

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college
Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.

New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland

How to make the perfect Matariki hāngī
'Hāngī Master' Rewi Spraggon talks Ryan through the Matariki preparations at the Governer General's house in Wellington.

Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki
BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?
Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June
G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.
Business video

Herald NOW: 2degrees business 17 June 2025
Gentrack turnaround lands power biller in NZX20. Video / Herald NOW

2degrees CEO talks to Ryan Bridge about the Shaping Business Study
2degrees CEO Mark Callander speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the company's Shaping Business Study Video / Herald NOW

"tax grenade"? Understanding the changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax
Is there a nasty fringe benefits tax surprise waiting for people using the government's Investment Boost initiative?

Du Val Directors fighting asset freeze in High Court
BusinessDesk's Maria Slade on Du Val High Court hearing following asset freeze and document seizures. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from the economic outlook
NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about economic outlook.

Herald NOW: 2degrees business with Garth Bray
$200 billion China cosmetics market opens up to NZ companies and US Fed hold rates steady due to tariffs.

South Island regions dominate ASB economic rankings
Regional Reporter Claire Sherwood South Island News Director on South Island regions ASB economic ranking.

Inside the Amazon AI chip Lab
Madison Malone discusses the inner workings of the Amazon AI chip lab featured in the latest Markets with Madison episode. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 18 June 2025
Garth Bray speaks with Ryan Bridge about food prices and inflation. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 2degrees business 17 June 2025
Gentrack turnaround lands power biller in NZX20. Video / Herald NOW

2degrees CEO talks to Ryan Bridge about the Shaping Business Study
2degrees CEO Mark Callander speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the company's Shaping Business Study Video / Herald NOW

"tax grenade"? Understanding the changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax
Is there a nasty fringe benefits tax surprise waiting for people using the government's Investment Boost initiative?

Du Val Directors fighting asset freeze in High Court
BusinessDesk's Maria Slade on Du Val High Court hearing following asset freeze and document seizures. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from the economic outlook
NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about economic outlook.

Herald NOW: 2degrees business with Garth Bray
$200 billion China cosmetics market opens up to NZ companies and US Fed hold rates steady due to tariffs.

South Island regions dominate ASB economic rankings
Regional Reporter Claire Sherwood South Island News Director on South Island regions ASB economic ranking.

Inside the Amazon AI chip Lab
Madison Malone discusses the inner workings of the Amazon AI chip lab featured in the latest Markets with Madison episode. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 18 June 2025
Garth Bray speaks with Ryan Bridge about food prices and inflation. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 2degrees business 17 June 2025
Gentrack turnaround lands power biller in NZX20. Video / Herald NOW

2degrees CEO talks to Ryan Bridge about the Shaping Business Study
2degrees CEO Mark Callander speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the company's Shaping Business Study Video / Herald NOW

"tax grenade"? Understanding the changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax
Is there a nasty fringe benefits tax surprise waiting for people using the government's Investment Boost initiative?
Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview
It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.

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: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview
It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.

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: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview
It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.
Politics video

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran
PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media before his first trip to China.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics
Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards

New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal
Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell

Former MKR contestant Teal Mau announces Wellington City Council bid
Teal Mau has run a salon in Wellington for more than 25 years and is running for a seat on council to support local businesses. Video / Ethan Manera

Labour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David Seymour
Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell

Acting Prime Minister David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge's Herald NOW
David Seymour on penalties for re-offenders, school attendance and what he thought about Jacinda Ardern's new book. Video / Herald NOW

Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Israel/Iran conflict escalation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed media amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge
PM on the conflict between Israel and Iran and his visit to China this week. Video / Herald NOW

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran
PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media before his first trip to China.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics
Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards

New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal
Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell

Former MKR contestant Teal Mau announces Wellington City Council bid
Teal Mau has run a salon in Wellington for more than 25 years and is running for a seat on council to support local businesses. Video / Ethan Manera

Labour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David Seymour
Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell

Acting Prime Minister David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge's Herald NOW
David Seymour on penalties for re-offenders, school attendance and what he thought about Jacinda Ardern's new book. Video / Herald NOW

Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Israel/Iran conflict escalation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed media amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge
PM on the conflict between Israel and Iran and his visit to China this week. Video / Herald NOW

Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran
PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media before his first trip to China
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media before his first trip to China.

Labour's Willie Jackson and National's Mark Mitchell join Ryan Bridge to talk politics
Politicians Willie Jackson and Mark Mitchell join Herald NOW's panel to talk prison numbers and job cuts that could threaten our ability to monitor geohazards
World video

Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran
Herald NOW talks to Kiwi living in Israel after MFAT warns New Zealanders to leave Israel and Iran. Video / Herald NOW

Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.

Reaction from the United States as President Trump puts on military parade spectacle
Political commentator Danielle McLaughlin speaks to Ryan Bridge about Trump's military parade and what it signals. Video / Herald NOW

Allegedly stolen SUV races through mall
An allegedly stolen SUV speeds through a Melbourne shopping mall. Video / 7 News

Global refugee crisis should prompt NZ quota increase, says charity
Ahead of World Refugee Day on Friday, World Vision CEO Grant Bayldon speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the escalating global refugee crisis. Video / Herald NOW

Indonesia volcano spews huge ash tower into sky
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores has stranded Kiwis in Indonesia. Video / AFP

An Iranian perspective on the Israel conflict
As conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into constant exchange of fire, we seek an Iranian perspective on the conflict. Video / Herald NOW

Military escalation between Iran and Israel continues
Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran as the conflict enters the fourth day. Video / Herald NOW

Conflict between Israel and Iran continues for the fourth day
Israel is "knocking the stuffing" out of the Iranian regime - Security and Intelligence expert Professor Anthony Glees talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran
Herald NOW talks to Kiwi living in Israel after MFAT warns New Zealanders to leave Israel and Iran. Video / Herald NOW

Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.

Reaction from the United States as President Trump puts on military parade spectacle
Political commentator Danielle McLaughlin speaks to Ryan Bridge about Trump's military parade and what it signals. Video / Herald NOW

Allegedly stolen SUV races through mall
An allegedly stolen SUV speeds through a Melbourne shopping mall. Video / 7 News

Global refugee crisis should prompt NZ quota increase, says charity
Ahead of World Refugee Day on Friday, World Vision CEO Grant Bayldon speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the escalating global refugee crisis. Video / Herald NOW

Indonesia volcano spews huge ash tower into sky
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores has stranded Kiwis in Indonesia. Video / AFP

An Iranian perspective on the Israel conflict
As conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into constant exchange of fire, we seek an Iranian perspective on the conflict. Video / Herald NOW

Military escalation between Iran and Israel continues
Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran as the conflict enters the fourth day. Video / Herald NOW

Conflict between Israel and Iran continues for the fourth day
Israel is "knocking the stuffing" out of the Iranian regime - Security and Intelligence expert Professor Anthony Glees talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran
Herald NOW talks to Kiwi living in Israel after MFAT warns New Zealanders to leave Israel and Iran. Video / Herald NOW

Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.

Reaction from the United States as President Trump puts on military parade spectacle
Political commentator Danielle McLaughlin speaks to Ryan Bridge about Trump's military parade and what it signals. Video / Herald NOW
Sport video

NZ's most successful male winter Olympian on decision not to return
Free ski halfpipe gold medallist Nico Porteous talks to Ryan Bridge about his decision not to defend his Olympic title.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025

Rotorua Boys' High School haka
Rotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / Supplied

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

A look back at Liam Lawson's turbulent 2025 Formula One campaign
Alex Powell and Bonnie Jansen discuss how Liam Lawson has fared and what he needs to do to secure a seat next season.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025. Video / Herald NOW

NZ's most successful male winter Olympian on decision not to return
Free ski halfpipe gold medallist Nico Porteous talks to Ryan Bridge about his decision not to defend his Olympic title.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025

Rotorua Boys' High School haka
Rotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / Supplied

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

A look back at Liam Lawson's turbulent 2025 Formula One campaign
Alex Powell and Bonnie Jansen discuss how Liam Lawson has fared and what he needs to do to secure a seat next season.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 18 2025. Video / Herald NOW

NZ's most successful male winter Olympian on decision not to return
Free ski halfpipe gold medallist Nico Porteous talks to Ryan Bridge about his decision not to defend his Olympic title.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025

Rotorua Boys' High School haka
Rotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / Supplied
Entertainment video

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Central
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Auckland Central.

Sydney Sweeney bathwater soap sells for $1500, and concerns for Justin Bieber's wellbeing
The latest entertainment news from NZ Herald Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter, Jenni Mortimer.

PR founder and Business CEO on Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap
Herald NOW panel Deborah Pead and Mark Knoff-Thomas speak about body language and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap. Video / Herald NOW

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Wellington
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Wellington.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Rotorua
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manukau
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manukau.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Marlborough
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Marlborough.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Central
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Auckland Central.

Sydney Sweeney bathwater soap sells for $1500, and concerns for Justin Bieber's wellbeing
The latest entertainment news from NZ Herald Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter, Jenni Mortimer.

PR founder and Business CEO on Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap
Herald NOW panel Deborah Pead and Mark Knoff-Thomas speak about body language and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap. Video / Herald NOW

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Wellington
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Wellington.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Rotorua
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manukau
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manukau.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Marlborough
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Marlborough.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Central
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Auckland Central.

Sydney Sweeney bathwater soap sells for $1500, and concerns for Justin Bieber's wellbeing
The latest entertainment news from NZ Herald Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter, Jenni Mortimer.

PR founder and Business CEO on Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap
Herald NOW panel Deborah Pead and Mark Knoff-Thomas speak about body language and Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap. Video / Herald NOW
Lifestyle video

Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.

Drip coffee: affordable, bottomless and delicious
Al Brown and the bottomless $3.50 cup of coffee, top chef calls on caffeine snobs to give drip coffee another go. Video / Carson Bluck

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Josh Emett and the eclair that became an icon
It’s been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi divorce errors: Insights from barrister Sharon Chandra
Chandra advises seeking legal counsel early to understand rights and responsibilities. Video / Dean Purcell

Sharon Chandra: Mistakes leading to divorce in NZ relationships
Barrister Sharon Chandra highlights common relationship mistakes leading to divorce, including poor communication and financial issues. Video / Dean Purcell

Women learn hunting skills at Wild Chix weekend
The business offers women a safe space to learn outdoor skills. Video / Wild Chix

What social media travel posts reveal about each generation
Each generation has its own style when it comes to posting their travel experiences online. Video / Varsha Anjali

In-N-Out Burger brings pop-up to central Auckland
In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.

Drip coffee: affordable, bottomless and delicious
Al Brown and the bottomless $3.50 cup of coffee, top chef calls on caffeine snobs to give drip coffee another go. Video / Carson Bluck

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Josh Emett and the eclair that became an icon
It’s been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi divorce errors: Insights from barrister Sharon Chandra
Chandra advises seeking legal counsel early to understand rights and responsibilities. Video / Dean Purcell

Sharon Chandra: Mistakes leading to divorce in NZ relationships
Barrister Sharon Chandra highlights common relationship mistakes leading to divorce, including poor communication and financial issues. Video / Dean Purcell

Women learn hunting skills at Wild Chix weekend
The business offers women a safe space to learn outdoor skills. Video / Wild Chix

What social media travel posts reveal about each generation
Each generation has its own style when it comes to posting their travel experiences online. Video / Varsha Anjali

In-N-Out Burger brings pop-up to central Auckland
In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.

Drip coffee: affordable, bottomless and delicious
Al Brown and the bottomless $3.50 cup of coffee, top chef calls on caffeine snobs to give drip coffee another go. Video / Carson Bluck

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.

Kea Kids News: Siren battles – “If you don’t like the noise, you’re too old”
It’s bike versus scooter as reporter Persaius is in Manurewa, where siren battlers are facing off to see who’s bumping the loudest and clearest sound. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross
Reporter Rufus has landed at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s vet facility that’s getting storm-blown albatrosses back in shipshape to return to their ocean home.

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it
Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.

Kea Kids News: Tamariki in Te Aroha prepare for their Matariki show
Reporter Sarah-Jane is at Te Aroha Primary School, where the kapa haka group is learning a new waiata just in time to ring in Matariki. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: “Burnouts on the dairy farm? Heck yeah!”
Reporter Jahvarn is in Te Aroha where a local dairy farmer is giving the kids and the cows a show with a wild burnout competition. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.

Kea Kids News: Siren battles – “If you don’t like the noise, you’re too old”
It’s bike versus scooter as reporter Persaius is in Manurewa, where siren battlers are facing off to see who’s bumping the loudest and clearest sound. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross
Reporter Rufus has landed at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s vet facility that’s getting storm-blown albatrosses back in shipshape to return to their ocean home.

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it
Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.

Kea Kids News: Tamariki in Te Aroha prepare for their Matariki show
Reporter Sarah-Jane is at Te Aroha Primary School, where the kapa haka group is learning a new waiata just in time to ring in Matariki. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: “Burnouts on the dairy farm? Heck yeah!”
Reporter Jahvarn is in Te Aroha where a local dairy farmer is giving the kids and the cows a show with a wild burnout competition. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.

Kea Kids News: Siren battles – “If you don’t like the noise, you’re too old”
It’s bike versus scooter as reporter Persaius is in Manurewa, where siren battlers are facing off to see who’s bumping the loudest and clearest sound. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross
Reporter Rufus has landed at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s vet facility that’s getting storm-blown albatrosses back in shipshape to return to their ocean home.
Travel video

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

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.

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened
Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

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.

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened
Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today
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 Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

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

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

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

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

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