'This is my city. I understand bridges': Mayor rejects Govt timeline | Ryan Bridge TODAY

TVNZ reporter Zion Dayal eliminates Shortland Street star Ben Barrington

TVNZ reporter Zion Dayal eliminates Shortland Street star Ben Barrington in Celebrity Treasure Island.

Michael Wallace was sentenced for the murder of tourist Birgit Brauer

Michael Wallace was sentenced in 2007 to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years for the murder of tourist Birgit Brauer. Video / TVNZ

Should New Zealand raise the age of NZ Super?

Auckland University Business School associate professor Susan St John is with The Front Page to talk about the future of superannuation.

Mass student brawl at West Auckland train station

Multiple students in uniform were involved in a mass brawl at the Sturges Rd Train Station carpark.

Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday May 13, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Mayor Wayne Brown and Government clash over second harbour crossing | Wednesday May 13, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

David Seymour, Nicola Willis explain decision to cut Budget operating spending

The reduced spending was announced by the Prime Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell

The song born from 900 mortgage stories

The track that turned Kiwi mortgage pain into an unlikely banger.

NZ Herald Live: Luxon speaks to media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes questions after speaking to BusinessNZ. Video / NZ Herald

Jason Momoa spotted DJing at Queenstown’s Bunker Upstairs

Jason Momoa was filmed DJing at The Bunker in Queenstown. The actor, now a shareholder, has been regularly spotted around the resort town.

Amanjot Singh's winning speech at the Race Unity Speech Awards 2026

Hastings Boys' High School head boy Amanjot Singh gives the speech which earned him national champion honours at the Race Unity Speech Awards 2026.

Phoenix defender's remarkable journey to A-League grand final | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wellington Phoenix defender Marisa van der Meer says she fought back from two ACL injuries to become a key part of the grand finalist's defensive unit. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters reveals why he won't budge on upping the retirement age | Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ First leader Winston Peters says NZ's retirement age is not a problem that needs to be fixed. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The eye-watering payday for The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer with the top celebrity news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'This is my city. I understand bridges': Mayor rejects Govt timeline | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says if the Government wants a bipartisan approach to a second harbour crossing, it must include him. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

War pumps up US inflation, Xero CEO responds to Drury allegations | Ryan Bridge TODAY

US April CPI jumps to 3.8% with oil and energy related costs soaring; Sukhinder Singh Cassidy addresses allegations levelled at Sir Rod Drury. / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Investment Adviser: Shifting exchange rates are impacting your portfolio | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson gives a crash course on how currency exchange rates impact returns on your investments. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Lack of replacement saving Starmer for now | Ryan Bridge TODAY

European politics professor Anand Menon says the numbers and pressure are stacking up on UK PM Sir Keir Starmer, but he hasn't been ousted yet. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Greens: Govt 'overstepping' on climate law changes | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Marama Davidson & David Seymour debate climate law changes, the Australian budget, and the Marmite sandwich TikTok account. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'More flexible on that': Henry on selecting from overseas | Ryan Bridge TODAY

New All Blacks selector Sir Graham Henry says the overseas player rules are not as 'in concrete' as they used to be. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Commerce Commission looks at 22 years of data in State of Competition report | Herald NOW Business

ComCom has one headscratcher - Market concentration measured by the share of the top five firms in any sector has dropped slightly over the past two decades.

Economic stress driving demand for mental health support for businesses | Herald NOW Business

Katie Bradford talks to Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey about a workplace mental health toolkit as economic pressures mount on businesses. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sport Headlines | Dave Rennie recruits Sir Graham Henry as an independent selector and Mitch Barnett returns to Warriors' starting line-up | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Morning Headlines | Expected trade investigation into lamb imports and Christchurch City Council plans to give an extra $15m to restore the cathedral. | Wednesday, May 13, 2026

State of the Retail Industry report – Nicole Buisson from Lightspeed | Herald NOW Business

Shoppers are still turning up and backing local where they can, while retailers juggle rising costs. But how long can they absorb the pain? Video / Herald NOW Business

Westpac forecasts reveal fresh outlook for NZ amid focus on Australian Budget | Herald NOW Business

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold discusses the latest economic data and what the Australian Budget means. Video / Herald NOW Business

Dairy boom continues but inflation poses risks ahead| Herald NOW Business

Jarden's Mike McIntyre discusses the a strong dairy season as uncertainty over costs looms. Video| Herald NOW Business

MetService morning weather update: May 13, 2026

MetService morning weather update: May 13, 2026. Video / MetService

Too expensive for millionaires - on the rich-lister street that changed NZ house prices

OneRoof takes a tour of Billionaires' Row and finds two blasts from the past.

Government backs app to help workers with their mental health

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford talks to MP Matt Doocey about the AI-powered app that promises to help workers take care of their mental health. Video / Cameron Pitney

Is the grass greener across the ditch?

Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann break down the week in economics on The Economy of Everything thanks to CMC Markets.

Teen crashed high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront in Newmarket

Stu Ross witnessed and assisted after a teen crashed a high‑powered electric dirt bike into a shopfront on Broadway, Newmarket. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid

Infectious disease expert Professor David Hayman is with The Front Page to unpack the outbreak, the evacuation, and whether this really is an unprecedented public health operation.

NZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' valedictory speech in Parliament

The National MP is saying her farewells after a long career.

Watch: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders react to MP plans to start new party

Co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi say the party's Te Tai Tokerau candidate will be chosen soon. Video / Mark Mitchell

Louis Davis takes on Frank Bunce in Celebrity Treasure Island

Content creator Louis Davis took the win against All Blacks legend Frank Bunce and got $5000 for his charity. Video / TVNZ

Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | PM moves to protect high-emission businesses from being sued under the Climate Change Response Act | Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Meet Max - the 88-year-old loving life at his job at Pak'nSave Napier

Max has worked at Pak'nSave Napier for the past 18 years and "enjoyed every minute of it". Video / Pak'nSave

Antonov AN-124 takes off from Auckland

The Antonov An-124 arrived yesterday for a private, specialist freight movement. Video / Anna Heath

Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch

Nick Sautner, Desley Simpson and Nick Becker speak at the Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch at Eden Park. Video / Alyse Wright

Watch: Man helps police make arrest after tackling fleeing offender

A member of the public tackled a fleeing offender to the ground, allowing police to take him to custody. Video / NZ Police