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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'
Judith Collins on Crown board member fees and concerns over space infrastructures
Judith Collins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Why the hottest destination for travel right now is a cold country
Lorna Riley talks travel with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the most powerful passports, the hottest travel destination and how to pick your plane seat.
Tesla to rollout semi-autonomous self-driving features on New Zealand's roads
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain says New Zealand could be a leader in right-hand drive markets for autonomous vehicles
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession. Business with 2degrees and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
'This shouldn't be their first priority' - Hipkins on Crown board member fee hike
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
'Not enough to keep them in NZ' - Union on why nurses are striking
NZNO president Anne Daniels talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as nurses prepare to go on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday.
Youth employment drops 10% year on year
Ryan Bridge speaks to a youth support worker helping rangitahi find employment.
Retail NZ responds to surcharge ban
Retail NZ advocacy manager Ann-Marie Johnson speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to ban surcharges.
How will flood damaged Tasman District cope with more rain?
Hydrologist Matt McLaren tells Ryan Bridge how the already flood damaged Tasman region may be affected by this week's deluge.
Government taking steps to ban checkout surcharges
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson joins Herald NOW to discuss the Government's plans to do away with surcharges in stores.
Card surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
Orange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and Tasman
Metservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New Zealand
How do we fix NZ's "broken" energy sector?
As part of the Herald’s Power to the People campaign, The Front Page speaks to the manager of Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch, Paul Fuge.
Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP
Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?
Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN
Third Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivors
Mama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe Allison
Police Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus Station
Police are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ Herald
PM Luxon grilled on hiking board member fee ranges
He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell
Government to ban surcharges on card payments
The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald
Government marks year of tax cuts
PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald
Weather Update: NZ braces for wild weather
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 28th - Aug 2nd. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025
Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon booed at ANZ netball Premiership final
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon presented the trophy to the Mainland Tactix.
Demolishing inside Smith & Caughey's
Demolition of walls and fittings inside the Auckland store. Video / Instagram / Ripout NZ
Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be
Westland Mayor Helen Lash talks about Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be.
Road cones and calls for politicians to give up their private health insurance
Dileepa Fonseka BusinessDesk Senior Journalist and Sarah Sparks Sparks Consulting Founder on Herald NOW's panel.
Job ads fall for a second month, but it's not all bad news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr about the national fall in job ads, while postings for jobs in Gisborne and Marlborough are up.
Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating
Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating
Liam Lawson's finish in Belgium Grand Prix and the Netball Grand Final
Herald Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Chris Reive on the Sport Panel with Ryan Bridge.