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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first billionaire footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest man in football, according to new data gathered by Bloomberg. Video / VE

Farm Frontlines: What Rural NZ is watching this week

Sarah Perriam-Lampp from CEO of Countrywide Media joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Big bonus for TVNZ boss, ASA weed comment, record number of TVNZ complaints

What’s really going on behind the headlines? NZ Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie breaks down the big media stories of the week.

Kiwi Walk/Run Series: Irene van Dyk champions safer trails for Kiwi women

The Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series helps women feel safer on New Zealand’s trails. Irene van Dyk shares why she’s backing the movement. Video / Herald NOW

Sun, Storms or Snow? Your weekend weather wrap

MetService’s Heather Keats has your weekend forecast, from top to tail of the country.

NZ Drug Laws ‘ Colossal failure': NZ Drug Foundation

NZ Drug Foundation director Sarah Helm says urgent reform is needed to reduce harm. Video / Herald NOW

Green gold? Seaweed industry makes its case at Nelson summit

Seaweed is being touted as New Zealand’s next sustainable success story. Michael Lakeman explains why this humble ocean plant is making waves.

Sharesies, card spending & Paysauce: Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Business with 2degrees: Sharesies capital raise at $750M; card data spending up, matching inflation; Paysauce pushes into Australia.