Split Enz regrouping for Electric Avenue and the line-up for Homegrown

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Interislander deal and conviction quashed

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Shipbuilder agrees to price of new ferries and conviction quashed in manslaughter case.

Split Enz regrouping for Electric Avenue and the line-up for Homegrown

Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman on Split Enz to play at Electric Avenue and the line-up for Homegrown is announced. Video / Herald NOW

Phil Goff and Stuart Nash on the Herald NOW panel

Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and former Police Minister Stuart Nash on Herald NOW talking through the big stories of the day. Video / Herald NOW

Gregor Paul on the upcoming All Blacks test against the Springboks

Rugby Analyst Gregor Paul on the Eden Park test between the All Blacks and the Springboks.

The benefits of getting a personal investment adviser

Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr: Investment Advisor Mark Richardson on why you might need a personal investment adviser. Video / Herald NOW

Smiths City in voluntary administration and renegotiating the Paris Climate agreement

Business with 2degrees: BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on pressure in retail and possible impact of renegotiating the Paris Climate agreement.

International tourist numbers continuing to climb to pre-Covid levels

Destination Queenstown's Mat Woods talks to Herald NOW about continuing international tourism growth and the need to invest in infrastructure to support it.

David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick talking Paris Climate agreement and foreign investment changes

Act Party Leader David Seymour and Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick on Herald NOW talking Paris Climate agreement and foreign investment changes.

Herald NOW Weather: September 3rd, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 3rd, 2025.

NZ Herald Live: US President Donald Trump makes announcement

NZ Herald Live: US President Donald Trump makes announcement. Video / PBS

No pillow, no bed. We hear from kids who live without

NZ has alarming levels of poverty as families struggle with the cost of living. Reporter Filoialii talks to one Auckland family about sticking together while facing hardship.

Light+Shade: A tribute to photojournalism, friendship, and Jason Oxenham’s fight

Light+Shade unites NZ’s top photographers in a fundraising exhibition supporting Jason Oxenham’s fight against blood cancer. Video / Michael Craig

Why thousands of NZ nurses are striking this week

Union delegate and health care assistant at Christchurch Hospital, Al Dietschin tells us what it’s like on the ground, and at the picket line.

Jacob Elordi ‘clashed’ with Venice Film Festival official at world premiere of Frankenstein

As he continues to promote the new film, Jacob Elordi appeared to clash with a Venice Film Festival official at the world premiere of Frankenstein.

On the Up: Aaron Martin on starting East Skate Club and sharing the love of skating

Aaron Martin from East Skate Club on running SonSk8 Indoor Skatepark and sharing the love of skating with young people. Video / Cameron Pitney

Why AI chatbots may not be ready to support NZ teens' mental health

RAND senior policy researcher Ryan McBain takes us through the worrying trend sweeping America.

MetService National Weather September 2 - 3

MetService National Weather September 2 - 3. Video / MetService

Night 'n Day

If you’re often on the road, you’ve probably popped into a Night ‘n Day for a coffee, a few snacks, or a quick bite.

All Blacks prepare for upcoming Springboks match

Assistant coach Scott Hansen and All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi speak about preparations for their upcoming game against the Springboks. Video / Alyse Wright

Auckland nurses strike outside Simeon Brown's electorate office

Nurses in Auckland protested outside Minister of Health Simeon Brown's electorate office in Pakūranga. They are demanding better pay and working conditions. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Amazon data centres go live and nurses picket

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Amazon's New Zealand-based data centres went live today, and nurses went on strike for the first of two planned days this week.

Mourners perform haka for former Māori All Black Shane Christie

Tributes at Shane Christie's funeral highlighted his impact and unassuming nature, including his support for Gumboot Friday. Video / George Heard

Kiwi celebrity chef Ben Bayly joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in the studio

Renowned NZ chef Ben Bayly talks about his exciting new venture in Wellington and the latest season of A NZ Food Story with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.

The Herald NOW panel with Deborah Pead and Mark Crysell

Deborah Pead from Pead PR and TV presenter Mark Crysell join Garth Bray in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

PM Luxon highlights Amazon's $7.5 billion investment in NZ

Amazon unveils data centre in Auckland, boosting NZ economy

Seasonal fruit and vegetables best buys

Glenn Forsyth on seasonal fruit and vegetables best buys.

Chinese government mandates AI education - Tech Talk with Noel Leeming

Garth Bray talks tech with Business of Tech Podcast Host Peter Griffin and Noel Leeming. Video / Herald NOW

Luxon announces $7.5 billion Amazon investment in NZ

PM Christopher Luxon has announced Amazon Web Services, which specialises in cloud storage and data centres, is setting up here in the country and will invest $7.5 billion.

36,000 nurses on strike today, over 'battle for patient safety'

Nathan Clark, Hutt Valley nurse and NZNO delegate, speaks with Garth Bray on Herald NOW about the day's planned action and what has led to this point.

Centrix data: Construction in Doldrums, Talleys buys Miraka baby milk processor

Business with 2Degrees: BusinessDesk editor Victoria Young speaks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW.

Aftermath footage shows houses in ruins as earthquake kills 800 in Afghanistan

Footage from Darai Nur, Afghanistan, shows airlifts and dozens of houses left in ruin after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook the country late on Sunday, August 31 Video \ AFP

Winston Peters on the Government's changes to foreign investment

NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's changes to foreign investment.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Springboks prepare and cricket prize pot grows

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Springboks prepare for Saturday's test and the prize pot for the women's 50-over World Cup cricket tournament grows to $23.5 million.

Act MP criticises Western Bay of Plenty District Council Māori ward posts

Act MP Cameron Luxton claims the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is campaigning on social media to keep its Māori ward. Video / Herald NOW

Chris Hipkins on foreign investors buying houses and Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins talks to Garth Bray on Herald NOW about the government's decision to allow wealthy investors to buy a house in New Zealand.

New Zealand's productivity is going backwards': Do we need to adopt a wartime mindset?

New Zealand’s productivity is going backwards, Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett talks to Garth Bray about how it’s time to adopt a wartime mindset.

Coroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy who was murdered by meth-addicted dad

CJ White was just 10-months-old when he was murdered by his meth-addicted father — a tragedy a Coroner says could have been prevented.

Herald NOW Weather: September 2, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 2, 2025.

Investment firm outlines potential pros and cons with foreign investment changes

Icehouse ventures CEO Robbie Paul joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the loosening of foreign property buying restrictions and how it might benefit the nation.

Ōtara kids give Mozart a run for his money

Reporter Zelcius is at Due Drop Events Centre, where kids from South Auckland’s Sistema Aotearoa program are taking the stage with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.