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Sirens blast on Hawaii beach amid tsunami warning
Sirens blast in Naalehu and gridlock traffic in Waikiki amid tsunami warning. Video / AFP
Hawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatens
Hawaii officials urge people to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami impact. Video / AFP
Health Minister addresses nurses strike
Simeon Brown is calling on the NZ Nurses Organisation and Health NZ to get back to the negotiating table. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity
NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency Management
Waves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquake
Waves crashed on to the coastline of Japan today as a massive earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings.
Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital
The rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ Herald
Boeing announces latest results
Footage from inside Boeing's 737 production facility in Renton, Washington, and the 737 and 787 Dreamliner in flight. Video / Boeing
Nationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025
Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ Herald
Why 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New Zealand
Over 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean Purcell
Security needed for NZ power supply and NZ's favourite pies
Simon Wilson and Deborah Pead on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald Now
Which share market should you invest in?
Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW
Power bills spike for Otago residents
South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood. Video / Herald Now
Ed Sheeran extra shows, Bend It Like Beckham sequel, and Destiny's Child reunites
Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW.
What's the secret to NZ's best pie?
Herald NOW reporter chats to this year's supreme pie baker.
Watch: Aussie music legend Guy Sebastian talks about life, singing and his 10th album
Aussie music legend Guy Sebastian on Herald NOW.
Have US and China agreed to an extension of their trade truce?
Herald NOW Business with 2degrees.
Air NZ appoints new CEO to replace Greg Foran
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next CEO.
'He was probably the smartest man in any room' - Paul Henry remembers friend Sir Michael Hill
Broadcaster Paul Henry remembers his friend Sir Michael Hill after the jewellery entrepreneur died, aged 86.
Mortgage switching hits a record high as loan terms shorten
Cotality NZ Head of Research Nick Goodall talks to Herald NOW as a a record number of existing mortgage holders changed lenders in June.
'Our hospitals are under a lot of pressure' - nurses begin 24-hour strike
Health NZ chief medical officer talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the nurses begin a 24-hour strike.
Greenpeace on the decision to reverse NZ oil and gas exploration ban
Greenpeace Executive Director Russel Norman joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW on the Government's decision to overturn ban on oil and gas exploration.
David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick on the Herald NOW political panel
Act minister David Seymour and Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss oil and gas exploration, the nurses' strike and electoral law changes.
Nurses on 24-hour strike and bill to remove petroleum mining ban | NZ Herald News Update
Number of patched gang members on the rise, nurses on 24-hour strike, and orange rain warning remains in effect.
Why banning surcharges may hike prices for all
Today on The Front Page, Massey University Associate Professor Claire Matthews, is with us to break down what scrapping PayWave charges means for you.
Is this park about to ban off-leash dogs? Ruh roh!
Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids News
Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
Wellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā Workshop
New World Browns Bay evacuated following fire
New World Supermarket was evacuated following a fire on the outside of the building. Video / Daryl Blake
Roaming livestock in Gisborne
David Connell, owner of Gizzy Moves, was on a night drive in Wairoa when he came across wandering livestock. Video / Supplied
Winners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tribute
All 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne Rodda
'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slip
A group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola Morrison
PM calls out nurses union and Youth unemployment rates | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
PM's calling out the nurses union, young people face high unemployment rates and Rain picking up in Nelson-Tasman.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
MetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetService
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board fees
The party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark Mitchell
Buzzing in Ōmokoroa
Vague Hippo owner Haydee DeKlerk, 32, from Ōmokoroa, created a New Zealand-first frozen espresso pod company, after six years with the MSD.
Kiwis taking part in Mongol Rally 2025
Kiwi team in the Mongol Rally 2025 Baaa'd Decisions raising money for 'Cool Earth'
Cameras in bathrooms and children working on farms
Rawdon Christie and Tueila Blakely on Herald NOW's panel.
McDonald’s defends installation of bathroom camera in Upper Hutt
McDonald’s defends the installation of a bathroom camera in one of its New Zealand restaurants, after a customer complained about the 'creepy' practice that is nonetheless legal.
Judith Collins on Crown board member fees and concerns over space infrastructures
Judith Collins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.