Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 26 2025

Bad Bunny left US off worldwide tour due to fear of ICE raids at concerns

Rapper and singer-songwriter Bad Bunny, who was born in Puerto Rico, deliberately avoided booking shows in the US for his upcoming worldwide tour.

Suitcase murder trial: Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in High Court

Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in court at her daughters double-murder trial. Video / NZ Herald

Tom Phillips case: gagging order remains in place after urgent injunction hearing at High Court

Key details of Tom Phillips case remain secret after judge ruled order preventing publication should stay in place. Video / NZ Herald

Investigation underway after shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk

Investigators are still looking for a suspect in the deadly shooting Wednesday of conservative figure and far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Video / VE

Speeding car winds between lanes before knocking wing mirror off vehicle

A driver in Christchurch can be seen driving in between lanes, knocking the wing mirror off one car and narrowly missing several others. Video / Supplied

Watch: The big selection talking points for the All Blacks rematch with the Springboks

Gregor Paul and Elliott Smith discuss today's team announcement ahead of the second rugby test against South Africa in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand agency Special Group's quirky Uber Eats ad lands Emmy Award

The ad follows Succession actor Brian Cox as he heads to university as a freshman aged 78. Video / UberEats

All Blacks coach and players speak to media following team announcement

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson and players speak to media ahead of their game this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Road to decarbonisation is a long journey before

From EV hurdles to smarter mobility, experts map the road ahead.

Auckland Home Show: Ryan Bridge talks landscaping with David Rhodes

Auckland 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.

Secondary teachers set to decide on latest pay offer

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss he latest offer to secondary teachers.

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

European Affairs expert Professor Anthony Glees joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.