Warriors break Storm losing streak | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tarawera River tragedy: Community heartbroken after deaths of two children | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hannah Filmer joins Herald NOW from the scene where two boys aged 10 and 12 died after a riverbank collapsed in Kawerau. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fletchers counts cost of war, Infometrics picks May OCR hike | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Rise in light construction volumes at Fletcher, Infometrics sides with ANZ on 3 hikes call, Radius Care creates own-brand incontinence pants and pads. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mark Mitchell says he's fully behind Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Senior minister Mark Mitchell says there's no coup coming. Says he's looking at options for saving Moana Pasifika. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

PwC Australia increased average partner income to just shy of NZ$1 million | Herald NOW Business

Is it time we figured out how to move with AI before people get fearful and desperate? - Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. Video / Herald NOW Business

'We're looking around the world for good policies that can drive wellbeing' | Herald NOW Business

On a Future Generations Commissioner - 'We currently have no one in our system to advocate for future generations.' Gareth Hughes - WEAll. Video / Herald NOW Business

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon facing challenges amid reports of flagging caucus support | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Thomas Coughlan reveals how Christopher Luxon evaded an MP who tried to tell him of flagging support - sources. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, April 17, 2026

Morning Headlines | Donald Trump says ceasefire hours away and rāhui placed on Tarawera River after tragedy | Friday, April 17, 2026

The threat from cyber attacks and how businesses can protect themselves | Herald NOW Business

Datacom's Adam Kirkpatrick on the growing threat from cyber attacks and what organisations need to do to protect themselves. Video / Herald NOW Business

A NZ alcohol-free company pitches its best shot in the sporting market | Herald NOW Business

Free AF co-founder Lisa King on how the company is targeting a fast-growing market of non-drinkers. Video / Herald NOW Business

Reporting season kicks off - Banks deliver solid results | Herald NOW Business

JBWere's Rickey Ward discusses luxury brands under cost and war pressure. Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 17

MetService weather update: April 17.

Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?

University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman joins The Front Page to talk about the potential shutting of trade in the Red Sea.

Two people dead after ‘water-related incident’ at Tarawera River

Two people have died after a water-related incident in Kawerau’s Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning. Video / Annabel Reid

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday April 16, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Pakistan tries to convince Iran to join negotiations and Australia’s Geelong oil refinery is engulfed in flames | Thursday April 16, 2026

Ryan Bridge: The redheads are rising

Dear gingers, there's some new Harvard research come out about human evolution and it mentions you. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Get back firing and scoring goals': Chris Wood on return to EPL

All Whites and Nottingham Forest striker opens up on his return to action following knee surgery. Video / Forest TV

Investing in a year of change – what history teaches us

Headlines can shake investor confidence, but discipline and long-term view remains the most reliable, deliberate strategy for investors.

Former All Black's home for sale | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Catherine Smith of OneRoof talks about Auckland's hottest property. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why Wellington renters could be hit a potentially eye-watering new bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Wellington reporter Janhavi Gosavi explains the latest in Wellington's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why are elderly Kiwis doing $20bn of unpaid work? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dave Letele and Carmen Parahi discuss today's headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

How former All Blacks captain Taine Randell became a NZ First candidate | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Randell says he aligns with NZ First's policies. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Moo-la: Farmers react to Fonterra payout | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Federated farmers president Wayne Langford reveals what farmers will actually be spending on their record breaking payout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell; Comvita's multibillionaire backer | Ryan Bridge TODAY

US President repeats threat to fire Powell if he remains as a governor, Thai multibillionaire's Singapore arm seeking a stake in Comvita, AirNZ long haul fares up 25% in a year.

'Sugar hit' makes its way back to the Government | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Landcorp CEO Mark Leslie says the big dairy sell-off that Winston Peters called a 'sugar hit' is paying dividends and the company is performing well. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The round trip on global equity- Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr | Herald NOW Business

'The big question for global markets is what's going to happen with reporting season?'  Video / Herald NOW Business

Don’t we just love comeback stories? 2degrees wrap with Garth Bray | Herald NOW Business

Allbirds is renaming as NewBird AI as it pivots from shoes to AI in a move announced overnight that has boosted its share price more than 700%. Video / Herald NOW Business

Community pharmacies' role set to expand: How will they cope? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Westmere pharmacist Sam Tibshraeny on the new pharmacy rules. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Comvita announces a new strategic investor - chief executive Karl Gradon | Herald NOW Business

Why is Thai multibillionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's Fraser & Neave keen on supporting Comvita's $30m capital raise? Video | Herald NOW Business

Is the Government too casual about the fuel crisis? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says they remain confident about New Zealand's fuel supply, but remain ready to act further if necessary. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Amazon reaching for the skies - literally. Tech with 2degrees - Peter Griffin | Herald NOW Business

How will it change the competitive dynamic in satellite-to-mobile services, which Elon Musk dominates with Starlink? Video / Herald NOW Business

MetService weather update: April 16

MetService weather update: April 16. Video / MetService

Sport Headlines | Thursday, April 16, 2026

Sport Headlines | Thursday, April 16, 2026

Universal pain and gloom for all sectors as fuel crisis bites | Herald NOW Business

Westpac senior analyst Satish Ranchhod discusses why the forestry sector is particularly vulnerable. Video | Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 16, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Trump says war is 'very close to being over', fuel supplies continue to drop | Thursday, April 16, 2026

How illicit tobacco quietly grew to a quarter of all cigarettes sold here

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young is with The Front Page to talk about a new report into the sale of black market cigarettes and what action we need to take now.

MetService severe weather April 15-19

MetService provides an update on severe weather forecast for April 15-19. Video / MetService

Kudos for NZ pet food company

Natural Pet Food Group eyes growth following B Corp accreditation.

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 15, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Trump's naval blockade carries into second day and recruitment drive to bring Kiwi cops back to NZ | Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the delay to the departure of fuel shipment

He wanted to reassure New Zealanders. Video / Mark Mitchell

Far North council confirms Māori voice

Opposition at the Far North District Council meeting was limited to a lone councillor. Video / David Fisher