Hospital and roading upgrades form the bulk of infrastructure projects the Government intends to start before Christmas. Video / TVNZ

Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri. Video / NZ Herald

Boat capsizes in Vietnam, dozens dead. Car plows into bystanders at LA nightclub. NCEA changes in spotlight. Video | NZ Herald

After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney

The All Blacks have beaten France 29-19 and swept the series.

Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied

In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.

Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

New details about the objectionable material allegedly found on electronic work devices of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming can be revealed. Video / NZ Herald

All Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.

Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. are taking on the Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly. Video / Herald NOW

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason Dorday

The CEO was seen embracing his firm's HR director at a Coldplay concert. Video / Supplied

Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.

Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.

Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.

A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.

The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?

Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025.

ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.

A New Zealand investment firm is involved in infrastructure required to build OpenAI, Oracle & Softbank’s enormous AI Stargate compute project in Texas.

Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Wellington Regional Final

Highlights from Showquest's Toi Auckland Regional Final

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final

Highlights from Showquest's Hamilton Regional Final

Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.

New Zealand’s gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Motion graphic \ Paul Slater

G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.