New framework urged for infrastructure spending | Herald NOW Business

The white-collar apocalypse as teens eye a future where AI holds the cards. | Herald NOW Business

But US executives say they're increasing junior-level hiring rather than cutting back this year. Garth Bray - Tech with 2degrees. Video| Herald NOW Business

Ryan Bridge: The robots are coming for your job | Ryan Bridge TODAY

"There's more chance your next new colleague will be bot or an AI tool than ever before. Here's why." Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tech with 2degrees. What investment has the Government made as it pivots to AI? |Herald NOW Business

As governments race to turn AI into real economic gains, NZ is now trying to show it has a credible plan to keep up. Danushka Abeysuriya – Rush Digital. Video| Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Sport Headlines | Breakers sign Gordon Herbert to lead the ANBL side and Will Jordan makes a conditional return from injury for the Crusaders | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Zespri's latest results and what they mean for growers | Herald NOW Business

Zespri's CE Jason Te Brake discusses its market results and what it says about the sector with Herald NOW Business

New framework urged for infrastructure spending | Herald NOW Business

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Kali Mercier about how costing infrastructure projects needs to change Video | Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Morning Headlines | The union for Corrections workers raises the alarm about corruption and the NZ First bill aiming to define gender passes first reading | Thursday, May 21, 2026

CEO Standard Charters pedaling back on ‘lower value human capital’ remarks| Herald NOW Business

Very poor choice of wording that hit a nerve with fear and concern around AI automation. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video| Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 21, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 21, 2026. Video / MetService

Police investigating serious crash in Auckland's Red Beach

Police are investigating a serious crash on Whangaparaoa Road in Red Beach after a van and a pedestrian collided. Video / NZ Herald

'Good Samaritan' arrested, searched and charged

Jamie Lawry had never encountered police – until he tried to help someone out. Video / Michael Craig / David Fisher

Billions at stake: Report reveals weak scrutiny of New Zealand infrastructure spending

A report finds govt departments fail to fully measure the cost-benefit prospects of projects.

A tense Celebrity Treasure Island elimination sees Shortland St star go home in tears

As competition nears its final week, the pressure is taking its toll on celebrities. Video / TVNZ

Inside the $2.75 million gang rehab experiment

NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng has gone through the reports on the programme’s intakes, and he joins The Front Page to talk through what really happened.

Robot dogs and heavy lift drones exhibited at UAV expo

The Incredible Group UAV Expo showed off new drone and robotics technology at Eden Park. Video / Jason Dorday

Kiwis don't 'really care' about Labour NZ Future Fund details, Chris Hipkins says

He said Labour will keep assets public.

Cleaning drone demonstration at Eden Park expo

Drone Wash New Zealand showed off its machine at the Incredible Group UAV Expo in Auckland. Video / John Weekes

Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Road map for Wellington wastewater fix, and WHO's concern as Ebola spreads in the DRC | Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Costs and timeframe revealed for stricken Moa Point sewage plant repair

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little and officials say the plant won't be fully fixed until early next year after its catastrophic failure in February

Air New Zealand CEO announces new international routes

Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar announces new international routes Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Heathy eating made simple with Nadia Lim | Ryan Bridge TODAY

My Food Bag's Nadia Lim and Dr Libby Weaver join Herald NOW to talk 'back to basics' healthy eating habits. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Are you rich now?' Wellington start-up sells for $24m | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Factor co-founder Jessica Venning-Bryan says it's been great to reward the team after the sale. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: Public service cuts are no done deal | Ryan Bridge TODAY

"The savings will be be banked, but there's no guarantee any of this will actually happen. That's for the election to decide." Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Would you like some frog with that salad? Amphibian found in Woolworths lettuce | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Daily panel discuss the top stories of the day, with Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson and political commentator Lara Greaves. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Should we bother with the Commonwealth Games? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir says the Commonwealth Games are not the Olympics, and they don't need to be. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Air NZ leaders speak at NZICC

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Air NZ leaders speak at NZICC

Ministry of Regulation swells to 93 staff, plus GDT latest, bond sell-off | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Red-tape-cutting ministry could have been cheaper as a Treasury unit; protein still supreme in GDT event: bonds tracking political and fiscal responses. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Public service cuts not 'mission impossible' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

The Employers and Manufacturers Association says a speech from a minister is a brutal way to find out about your job, but the job cuts can be achieved. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Invercargill violent dating app attacks: Police warn further arrests likely | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood with the latest South Island headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'A wrecking ball through services': PSA on job cuts | Ryan Bridge TODAY

PSA national secretary Duane Leo says morale in the public sector has 'bottomed out' thanks to the Government. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nicola Willis fronts following major cuts to public sector | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to Ryan Bridge about the cuts to the public sector. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'The age of a ChatGPT government': Political panel debate public service cuts | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour discuss the cuts to public service. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Corporate and government job cuts. Garth Bray Business with 2degrees| Herald NOW Business

'It’s not cost cutting, it’s replacing, in some cases, lower-value human capital.' Bill Winters Standard Chartered. Video | Herald NOW Business

Emergency response and evacuation during San Diego mosque shooting

Footage captures armed response teams gathered outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego during a shooting at the mosque complex in California. Video / AFP

The country's largest gathering of tourism sellers and buyers is underway in Auckland

Tom Raynel attends Trenz and finds tourism operators are being encouraged to stay focused despite global disruption. Video | Herald NOW Business

Fisheries Bill reignites battle over NZ seafood future| Herald NOW Business

On Herald NOW Business, Seafood NZ chief executive Lisa Futschek discusses how the Fisheries Amendment Bill may impact the sector Video | Herald NOW Business

What Gentrack's acquisition of Factor means for energy retailers | Herald NOW Business

Motion Capital's Lachlan Nixon tells Herald NOW Business where the next big opportunities in energy tech are. Video | Herald NOW Business

Why Nvidia matters this week | Herald NOW Business

Nvidia back in the spotlight as investors await latest earnings result. Markets watching whether AI boom still has room to run. Greg Boland from Moomoo Securities.

MetService morning weather update: May 20, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 20, 2026. Video / MetService