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Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied
Whakarewarewa win the Baywide Men's Premier final
In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.
Funeral director discusses rising costs
Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck
Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025
Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.
Who can take credit for a drop in ram-raids?
Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National has kept Labour's measures because they work. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says giving Labour credit for lower ram-raids would be like praising an arsonist for putting out the fire. Video / Mark Mitchell & Hayden Woodward
Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material
New details about the objectionable material allegedly found on electronic work devices of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming can be revealed. Video / NZ Herald
All Blacks gear up for final France test in series
All Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.
'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad
Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. are taking on the Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly. Video / Herald NOW
Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition
Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.
NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media
Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media
Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries
Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics
BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement
Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.
Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans
A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts
WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.
WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?
Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.
UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?
The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?
National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel
Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.
Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high
ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project
Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.
Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link
A New Zealand investment firm is involved in infrastructure required to build OpenAI, Oracle & Softbank’s enormous AI Stargate compute project in Texas.
'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain
Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.
All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.
Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025
Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Wellington Regional Final
Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025
Highlights from Showquest's Toi Auckland Regional Final
Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025
Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final
Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025
Highlights from Showquest's Hamilton Regional Final
'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics
Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.
New Zealand's gang history
New Zealand’s gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Motion graphic \ Paul Slater
Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years
G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.
Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government
Trish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOW
Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years
Little Spotted Kiwi rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa for the first time in half a century.
Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight
ZB sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen fight. Video / Herald NOW
Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber
Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about work looking into surcharges at the till and his controversial LinkedIn post about Uber
Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming
Herald sports journalist Bonnie Jansen and Cam McMillan give their reckons on the SBW fight, the All Blacks naming and the netball playoffs. Video / Herald NOW