NZ Herald reporter Katie Oliver speaks to Ryan Bridge about the news stories out today

Simon Wilson talks to Auckland mayoral candidates Eric Chuah and Rob McNeil

Simon Wilson sits down with independent mayoral candidate Eric Chuah and the Animal Justice Party's Rob McNeil. Video / Cameron Pitney

Strategic shift: Collins launches industry plan at Defence event

Minister of Defence Judith Collins launched an Industry Strategy at the Tamaki Leadership Centre. Video / Dean Purcell

Padel: The hit sport creating dates and mates across New Zealand

Mitchell Hageman gets a padel lesson from coach Jorge Goikoetxea to see what all the fuss is about. Video / Alyse Wright

Lorde shouts 'Free f***ing Palestine' during NYC concert

The Kiwi singer had the stage lit up in red, white, and green and yelled "free f***ing Palestine" during her performance. Video / X @logicalgrudges

Bucklands Beach fire: Police and fire investigators remain at the scene

Police and fire investigators remain at the scene of a fatal house fire in Murvale Drive, Bucklands Beach, Auckland today. Video / Cherie Howie

Unlock the layers of Vietnam

Locals reveal rich culture and secrets guidebooks skip.

Big boost for ASB Classic roof project - from vision to reality

Michael Burgess explains how the Government's $5 million investment in the Manuka Doctor Arena roof development is a game changer. Video / Michael Craig

Govt announcement at Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena

The Government has today announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena.

TVNZ closer to a sale? Sky TV's changes to Israel Dagg promo; Top ad exec resigns

Media Insider columnist Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW host Ryan Bridge.

MetService weekend weather forecast

Mmathapelo Makgabutlane MetService Meteorological on this weekend's weather forecast.

Dargaville Racecourse sells for less than a third of government valuation

A century of Northland horse racing ends as the Dargaville Racecourse is sold for less than a third of its government valuation, reports Susan Botting.

Elon Musk net worth tops US$500B, NZX seen better days, Govt on market for new energy projects

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

The Warehouse Group posts $2.8M loss and hints at supermarket plans

Mark Stirton CEO, The Warehouse Group joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Politics Panel: Divisions in Māori politics, tourism announcements and job seeker benefits

Political panel with Louise Upston, National Minister and Willie Jackson, Labour MP join Ryan Bridge Herald NOW.

Whakaari / White Island coronial inquest

Brother of Hayden Marshall-Inman explains why he won't be at the inquest.

Manchester synagogue attack: London reporter provides the latest

London correspondent Kethaki Masilamani gives the latest on the Manchester synagogue attack.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Manchester synagogue attack & Bucklands Beach house fire

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Manchester synagogue attack - Two killed, four injured in ‘terrorist attack’ & Bucklands Beach house fire.

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 3, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 3, 2025.

Surging violence, record numbers: What’s driving the prison system 'crisis'

NZ Herald senior reporter, Derek Cheng, talks to The Front Page to dive into the numbers.

Sky TV changes Israel Dagg betting segment

Sky TV has introduced clear new protocols to differentiate TAB advertising from editorial content following a complaint to the advertising watchdog. Video / Sky Sport

All Blacks spring selection surprises for Wallabies rematch

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks big selection talking points in Perth.

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025

MetService Weather: October 3, 2025. Video / MetService

Resene Dab Hand: Tip #21 divide before you dip

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Ngāti Whakaue housing partnership announcement in Rotorua

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at announcement for next stage of Rotorua Manawa Gardens Rental Housing Development Video \ Annabel Reid

Whangārei Tesla owner Lindsay Faithfull tries out the full self-drive feature

FSD was enabled for Kiwi Tesla drivers - or at least those willing to pay a $159/month sub - on September 18. Video / Fiona Bycroft

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla: Greta Thunberg detained

Released video shows Greta Thunberg being detained after Israeli forces intercepted her Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Scientist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has died, aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall was considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Video / AFP, Getty Images

Warehouse cutting losses on flat sales; Bremworth takeover bid

Business with 2degrees: The Warehouse Group records a $2.8m loss as it sharpens margins; plus Godfrey Hirst & Floorscape owner Mohawk in takeover bid for Bremworth.

Welcome uptick in property values after five months on the decline, latest data shows

Oneroof's Owen Vaughan talks through the latest Cotality house price data with Herald NOW.

Measles Outbreak: Should we be concerned?

All you need to know about this measles outbreak with Professor Helen Petousis-Harris.

Power prices challenging communities, secret mayoral desk documents and the new Pharmac boss

Herald NOW panel with former Labour Minister Paula Bennett and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

T20 and White Ferns update, AB team naming for Bledisloe Cup

Sport panel with Winston Aldworth, NZH Head of Sport and Chris Reive, NZH Sports Journalist with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.

Splitting up gentailers risks increased cost to consumers, energy report finds

Meridian's Mike Roan joins Herald NOW following announcement on Frontier energy sector report. Video / Herald NOW

Fire guts East Auckland home

Bucklands Beach residents were jolted awake as a fire gutted an East Auckland home.

Anaru Moana murder trial: Defence challenges gun evidence

Defence lawyers for four accused argue the Crown can’t prove a gun taken to a planned attack was used to kill him, reports Jazlyn Whales. Video / Herald NOW

From free to fees: Visitors face new parking charges at DOC sites

DOC’s Catherine Wilson explains the new parking fee model and what it means for both locals and tourists. Video / Herald NOW

US senators fail to pass spending bills, government shuts down

University of Iowa Political Science Professor Tim Hagle joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the US government shutdown. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Median property values, ACC set to make $10M from KFC and Pizza Hut

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Inside Wellington’s secret mayoral desk documents accidentally sold at dump

Confidential Wellington City Council papers found in a mayoral desk sold at a dump, later revealed after ending up in a buyer’s hands.