80,000 French police deployed to quell protests, 19 Russian drones intercepted over Poland

G.J. Gardner Home Show: Ryan Bridge talks landscaping with David Rhodes

G.J. Gardner Home Show: Ryan Bridge talks to Parrot Landscaping Managing Director David Rhodes. Video / Herald NOW

Senior Journalist Simon Wilson and Sherson Willis Director Trish Sherson on the Herald NOW panel

Senior Journalist Simon Wilson and Sherson Willis Director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel.

Asbestos fire door scare: Massey University’s new vet school site contaminated

Massey University staff may have been exposed to asbestos in the air after contaminated doors in a new vet school building were drilled into, Melissa Nightingale reports.

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive talk sport with Ryan Bridge

Sports panel Cam McMillan and Chris Reive talk All Blacks team naming, Warriors v Panthers, Black Ferns v South Africa and Netball NZ standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.

Energy Minister heads to last gentailers meeting of the quarter

Energy and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Gen Z saving more — but anxious about money decisions

18–25 year olds are engaged and saving, but most lack financial confidence. The FSC's Kirk Hope on what this means for the future.

Jetstar’s “biggest expansion ever” lands in New Zealand

Brent Thomas from House of Travel on what new flights mean for Kiwi travellers — and why competition could bring cheaper fares.

Risky Business: why are we paying so much more for home insurance? Business with 2degrees

Business with 2degrees: Surging home insurance costs, the risks of capping rates and the buyer investing in the Hurricanes.

What did our reporter find on a visit to Marokopa?

NZ Herald Reporter Cherie Howie joined Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss her trip to Marokopa and what she found from locals when there.

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event at event in Utah

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event at event in Utah.

Dame Julie Christie provides a statement on the Tom Phillips documentary

Dame Julie Christie has provided a statement to Ryan Bridge on the documentary being made on Tom Phillips.

Herald NOW Weather: September 11th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 11th, 2025.

Tom Phillips’ son held rifle as armed police negotiators approached bush hideout

Ryan Bridge is joined by Lance Burdett, former Police lead crisis negotiator.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Injunction gags media on Tom Phillips case and Womad cancelled

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Injunction gags media on some details of the Tom Phillips case and hospitality leaders react to the cancellation of Taranaki's Womad festival.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Swimmer joins Enhanced Games movement and Lleyton Hewitt suspended

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Olympic swimming silver medallist Ben Proud joins the Enhanced Games movement and Lleyton Hewitt found guilty of pushing a 60-year-old volunteer.

Dust clouds batter Esk Valley homes

Dust whips across Lynn Noanoa’s Pohutukawa Drive property in Esk Valley on Sunday, during strong spring winds. Video / Supplied

Southern Cross chief Nick Astwick on why health insurance premiums keep rising

Southern Cross CEO Nick Astwick shares why health should be seen as our most valuable asset — for individuals, communities, and the country.

Kea Kids News: Is it even Fashion Week without hobby horses?

Learn to hobby horse! Reporter Annie is checking out Karen Walker’s much anticipated return to NZ Fashion Week, where hobby horse superstar Ada Filppa is taking the reins.

Dezi Freeman manhunt: The risks, reach and rise of the sovereign citizen movement

University of Otago associate professor Stephen Young is with us to discuss these fringe groups, and how we might deal with them in future.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday September 11th 2025

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday September 11th 2025. Video / MetService

Man charged following imitation firearms incident in Wellington

Armed police have swarmed a Wellington street after reports of a person with a firearm. The incident is unfolding at the corner of Webb and Victoria Sts in Te Aro. Video / NZHerald

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke silent on Tākuta Ferris comments

The Te Pāti Māori wouldn't condemn the comments. Video / NZ Herald

Negotiators targeted: Israeli strike on Qatar kills several Hamas members

Negotiators targeted: Israeli strike on Qatar kills several Hamas members. Video / Aljazeera

“She had a smile that lit up the world,” Papatoetoe South School teacher on 'suitcase murder' victim

“She had a smile that lit up the world,” longtime Papatoetoe South School teacher Mary Robertson said of the older sibling as she gave evidence in the High Court at Auckland today.

Ministers announce Watts Peninsula will finally become a public reserve

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and Land Information Minister Chris Penk confirmed that after 14 years the 72 hectare site will transferred to DoC. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits

Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits. This follows a large protest over a proposed and already redacted 'social media ban'.

Tom Phillips: Waikato District Commander and Senior Sergeant provide an update on operation Curly

Tom Phillips case. The Waikato District Commander and Senior Sergeant provide an update on operation Curly. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Questions remain over Tom Phillips' children. ANZ restructure?

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Questions remain over Tom Phillips' children. ANZ restructure coming to NZ? Geothermal exploration to begin as the government disagrees.

Waitomo couple on the Tom Phillips shootout with police

Sandra and Clive Morgan who live not far from where Tom Phillips was in an armed shootout with police near Waitomo. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Live: Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates Tom Phillips critical incident

Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Saunders updates Tom Phillips critical incident

Think Like a Forest: A Journey with Sam the Trap Man - Official Trailer

The documentary follows the influencer as he learns about 'Recloaking Papatūānuku' - an environmental initiative aiming to restore 2.1 million hectares of native forest.

ANZ CEO Antonia Watson in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham

ANZ CEO Antonia Watson in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham

Jenni Mortimer talks Jacinda Ardern's doco Prime Minister, Emmys and The Dark Destroyer's return

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

The Front Page Host Chelsea Daniels and former broadcaster Rawdon Christie on the Herald NOW panel

Front Page Host Chelsea Daniels and former broadcaster Rawdon Christie join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOW

Ayo Edebiri goes viral for response to cringeworthy interview with Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield

Ayo Edebiri goes viral for response to cringeworthy interview with Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield. Video / Video Elephant

Auckland home show: Russell Clark the reno king talks you through your renovation worries

Russell Clark talks about the upcoming Auckland Home Show. Video / Herald NOW

Liam Napier: What the All Blacks need to do to win two in a row against the Springboks

Herald rugby reporter Liam Napier tells Ryan Bridge what the All Blacks need to do to win back-to-back tests against the Springboks and regain the Freedom Cup.

"Number one" national security threat - the need for a Minister of Organised Crime

An expert panel recommends the Government should create a new ministerial portfolio to focus on organised crime. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Update on Marokopa rescued kids and injured officer

Police Commissioner, Police Minister and Children's commissioner gives update on Marokopa rescued kids and injured officer.

Ryan Bridge talks personal finance with Forsyth Barr

Ryan Bridge talks markets with Forsyth Barr Investment Advisor Mark Richardson. Video / Herald NOW