Former Speaker Sir Lockwood Smith weighs in on Maiki Sherman suspension | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Are St John staff being asked to limit sheet cleaning between patients? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZAA secretary Mark Quin says cost-cutting wouldn't be needed if Hato Hone St John was funded properly. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'We produce 88% of Canada's oil': Why oil is driving Canada apart | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Alberta Prosperity Project leader Mitch Sylvestre speaks to Ryan Bridge about why oil is driving Canada apart. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Markets rally and oil price drops further on news of US peace proposal | Ryan Bridge TODAY

S&P 500 and Nasdaq head for new highs; US oil exports up 20%; plus the latest twist in the JPMorgan sexual assault lawsuit story. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Job numbers another 'sliding doors moment'. 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

400,000 New Zealanders are underemployed and under-utilised. Video / Herald NOW Business

Why Kiwis are turning to finance companies | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why people are putting $100k into separate finance company accounts. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why the coalition will win the election | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge breaks down why he thinks the coalition will win the election. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former City Rail Link boss says mega projects could be built for less | Herald NOW Business

Infrastructure heavyweight Sean Sweeney tells Katie Bradford how cost blowout in New Zealand's biggest projects must stop. Video / Herald NOW Business

Trump issues fresh Iran ultimatum | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face further military action, as tensions in the Middle East continue. Ryan Bridge explains. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

AI powering fresh momentum across chip and data-centre supply chain | Herald NOW Business

But where might it bottleneck? Grid capacity, memory, or data-centre buildouts? Tech with 2degrees - Danushka Abeysuriya from Rush digital.  Video / Herald NOW Business

Youth employment up again: Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds| Ryan Bridge TODAY

For those aged 24-29, unemployment is the highest level since 2013. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Infratil rallies on CDC Data Centres' 555MW data centre deal | Herald NOW Business

Infratil chief executive Jason Boyes discusses CDC data centre expansion Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, May 7, 2026

Morning Headlines | Optimism grows for Middle East peace deal and unemployment dip may be short-lived | Thursday, May 7, 2026

European markets could be bigger beneficiaries when Iran conflict resolves | Herald NOW Business

At the end of last year, European and UK markets were outperforming the US. Iran and AI have turned that on its head. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 7

MetService morning weather update: May 7. Video / MetService

Inside the waterfront home that only locals can buy

OneRoof takes a tour of an architect-designed boat shed on Auckland’s Bucklands Beach Video \ Jason Dorday

City Rail Link blowout - project could have been half the price

Former City Rail Link boss says project could have been half the price but would have looked very different.

City Rail Link blowout - Country's largest infrastructure project could have been "half the price"

Former City Rail Link boss Sean Sweeney says the project could have been $2b cheaper had the design been "more Toyota Corolla, less Rolls-Royce"

Simon Barnett tears up over gift from Fast & Furious star

"I genuinely don't know, apart from my wife and kids, if I've ever been so touched by a gift," Barnett said through tears. Video / TVNZ+

Why over a third of ex-prisoners end up back behind bars within two years

The Salvation Army’s social policy mission officer, Ian Hutson, joins The Front Page to discuss why our current system is failing to build the "home base" that so many people need.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, 6th May, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Broadcasting Standards Authority being scrapped, unemployment rate falls and further restrictions on collecting shellfish.

CAA secret recordings: Covert recordings rock safety watchdog

The CAA told the Herald the behaviour is being "taken seriously and addressed".

Infamous Crusaders horses spotted at Christchurch's One NZ stadium

The Crusaders horses have been spotted at One NZ stadium after the team previously announced it would be canning the 30-year tradition.

Shane Jones and Simon Bridges front up to an Auckland business audience

Shane Jones and Simon Bridges host a Q&A at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

'What happened to real nipples?': Daily panel discusses the Met Gala | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Sarah Sparks, from Sparks Consulting, and Maxim Institute chief executive Tim Wilson discuss this morning's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'The Economy of Everything' podcast launches

NZ Herald Business editor at large Liam Dann is the host of NZME's newest podcast. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Beat the winter blues with these produce hacks | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fruit and vege expert Glenn Forsyth with top tips for buying the cheapest produce. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Not sure we've been given much of a choice' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Upper Hutt mayor Peri Zee says she isn't convinced about the benefits of amalgamation, but they will do their part and be constructive. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Nipples, extra limbs and skeletons: Met Gala 2026 | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer with all the gossip from the Met Gala. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Separate and distinct' - US claims ceasefire still in place | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Headlines from Hegseth pull back price of oil slightly and add further lift to US equities; CDC and Gentrack show local tech stocks can soar or falter. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The latest on the Hayden Tasker trial | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

US 'not looking for a fight'; CDC lands 555MW data centre contract | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Headlines from Hegseth pull back price of oil slightly and add further lift to US equities; CDC and Gentrack show local tech stocks can soar or falter. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Political panel: councils, dirt bike riders and Met Gala | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and ACT Party leader David Seymour talk about the latest news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Employment figures out this morning | Ryan Bridge TODAY

BNZ Markets Head of Research Stephem Toplis with a preview on today's employment figures. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The latest numbers on spending trends - Garth Bray 2 Degrees wrap | Herald NOW Business

What are bank customers spending on? Apart from higher power bills, more on rates and even more for medical insurance and bit less on the mortgage? Video / Herald NOW Business

‘Iran has no chance’: Ryan Bridge’s Project Freedom update | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Donald Trump has urged Iran to “do the smart thing”, saying the country “has no chance”. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ SMEs face performance gap at critical economic moment | Herald NOW Business

Icehouse CE Olivia Blaylock joins Herald NOW Business on how small businesses are the key to New Zealand's future. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZHL Property Report shows housing recovery stalling again | Herald NOW Business

OneRoof economist Tony Alexander unpacks fresh survey showing auction/open-home turnout slipping, buyer confidence fading and prices softening again. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Morning Headlines | US plans ironclad Hormuz defence dome, cruise ship disease sparks onshore concerns, and job market remains tough | Wednesday, May 6, 2026

All eyes on GDT for next signal on Dairy Prices | Herald NOW Business

HighGround Dairy analyst Stu Davison discusses the overnight  Global Dairy Trade auction. Video / Herald NOW Business

Is Gentrack shooting star fading? Matt Goodson - Salt Funds Management | Herald NOW Business

Is a downgrade for Gentrack an outlier, or a sign of more to come, as the conflict in the Persian Gulf looms over company earnings? Video | Herald NOW Business