Gloomy outlook for Wellington businesses

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the big OCR cut

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss what the 50 basis points OCR cut means for the economy.

The Chase New Zealand: The Supernerd and The Governess taking on Kiwi quizzers

Issa 'Supernerd' Shultz and Anne 'Governess' Hegerty, have been announced as the Chasers for the highly anticipated Kiwi version of the show. Video / Mitchell Hageman / Channel 7

Five crews battle early‑morning blaze in West Auckland

Emergency services rushed to Colwill Rd in the West Auckland suburb after residents awoke to a massive blaze. Video NZ Herald

Government slashes procurement rules in promised reboot

The Government has slashed its procurement rules by a third in an effort to make it easier for local companies to win contracts.

Gloomy outlook for Wellington businesses

Greg Pollock joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to unpack the issues plaguing the capital and what needs to change.

Freedom Camping in Flux: Surge Spurs Tighter Rules

A surge in freedom campers has Central Otago councils proposing stricter bylaws. James Imlach joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the impact on travellers and locals.

What the surprise OCR cut may mean for mortages

David Cunningham from Squirrel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain what the surprise OCR cut might mean for mortages.

Herald NOW Weather: October 9, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 9, 2025. Video / MetService