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

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

MetService weather: May 6, 2026

MetService weather: May 6, 2026. Video / MetService

Globetrotters at Fraser High School

Moose Weeks and Sunshine West of the Harlem Globetrotters visit Fraser High School in Hamilton. Video / Tom Eley

NZ's Auror expands into the US and UK, introduces facial recognition at home

London's Mayor and the UK Home Secretary have told shopkeepers to adopt crime-fighting software from NZ's Auror. CEO Phil Thomson talks global expansion.

Cost of living: when will it ease?

In the first episode of new podcast, The Economy of Everything, Liam Dann & Tamsyn Parker discuss the week's biggest topics in the world of economics.

Police uncover items of interest relating to the supply of drugs.

Multiple persons arrested and a scene examination is underway after a Papakura drug find. Video / NZ Herald

The oil shocks that just keep coming

Economist Bernard Hickey from The Kākā joins The Front Page to explore supply chain scenarios as oil prices surge and tensions in the Middle East show no sign of easing

Man tries to steal fuel out of parked cars in Hataitai, Wellington

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a man was captured on CCTV cameras trying to siphon fuel out of parked cars in the Wellington suburb of Hataitai. Video / Supplied

Policewoman murder trial: Injured colleague speaks for the first time about ordeal

Policewoman murder trial: Injured colleague speaks for the first time about ordeal. Video / TVNZ

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Singapore.

Met Gala 2026: Beyoncé walks the carpet with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z

Beyoncé arrives at Met Gala 2026 with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z. Video / Getty

Man's brazen liquor store assault caught on video

An Upper Hutt liquor store said a man assaulted an innocent customer and the assistant manager in an alleged robbery attempt.

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to media at the NIB/NZ Initiative Health Summit in Auckland.

Rarotonga's new five-star resort and five tips to survive long-haul flights | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Trip Notes podcast host Lorna Riley speaks about Rarotonga's new five-star resort and shares five tips for surviving long-haul flights. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Crocodile airlifted from river after killing man

Crocodile shot by police and airlifted from South African river after killing and eating hotelier. Video supplied

East Auckland road bikers assault sparks call for action | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Howick Local Board chairman Bruce Kendall reveals his thoughts on the latest biker road attacks. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Tech Tuesday: The rising resentment of data centres | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Peter Griffin unpacks Amazon's latest financial results, and why data centres are copping backlash. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hantavirus: What is it? Here's all you need to know | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Three have died and another is in critical condition in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Very much a world first' - Singapore trade deal hailed | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Former trade commissioner to Singapore Ziena Jalil says the Singapore trade deal has been in the works for a long time. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fire traded in Strait of Hormuz, plus parting shot from Brooke van Velden | Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE under attack, fires at Fujairah oil zone; MBIE consultation brings scrutiny for employment advocates; market watching a2 milk recall. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

UAE intercepts three Iranian missiles | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Why has petrol price surged again? Ryan Bridge explains the latest rise. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Hipkins: 'This Government's led by three turkeys' | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says early election is unlikely, Singapore deal is good, but anti-migrant rhetoric from some governing parties is wrong. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY