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Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025.
No 10 insisting UK PM didn't make Chancellor cry
Downing Street has been forced to deny that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeve's tears during PM's Questions came after a row with British Prime Minister earlier in the day.
New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington
StraitNZ CEO Shane McMahon talks to Herald NOW about Bluebridge's new ferry Livia which arrives in Wellington on Thursday after a six-week journey from Europe.
Amputees 'too scared to talk out' about problems with current limb service
Prosthetist Lizzie Carey talks to Ryan Bridge as amputees call for overhaul of limb service.
Northland braces for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms
NZ Herald Senior Journalist David Fisher talks to Ryan Bridge as Northland prepares for heavy.
Flood-hit regions bracing as heavy rain hits Tasman region
NZ Herald Visual Journalist George Heard reports from Motueka as new storm system hit the region
Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound
Stephen Hoyle is set to swap Bluewater Stadium for fulltime football across the Tasman. Video / Neil Reid
Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki
Who needs sleep when it’s Matariki? Reporter Jules and his mates are celebrating together with a pre-dawn bonfire, plus stories and songs with Matua Pita.
Hamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chase
Sharanjit Kaur crashed into and killed a man after chasing down her partner’s wife in a rage on June 27, last year.
Motueka prepares for floods
The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard
Ponsonby homicide investigation; Trump claims progress on Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
Trump claims progress made on Gaza ceasefire, Green Party say tackling poverty is best response to shoplifting, and homicide investigation in Ponsonby. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Newbies likely to make debut in All Blacks test in Dunedin
NZ Herald Rugby Correspondent Liam Napier on the build-up ahead of Saturday's All Blacks test against France in Dunedin. Video / Herald NOW
How come it's not cheaper at home?' - Consumer NZ CEO on the price of butter
Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy talks to Ryan Bridge about the price of butter.
Herald NOW's panel on Jaffas and the controversial Warehouse ad
Maurice Wiliamson and Sarah Sparks join Ryan Bridge to talk about the decision to stop making Jaffas and the removal of a controversial Warehouse ad. Video / Herald NOW
Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.
Christchurch surgeon on waiting lists and how to fix them
Christchurch surgeon Chris Wakeman talks to Ryan Bridge following elective surgery announcement.
Scorching heatwave hits Europe with Spain and Portugal recording hottest June ever
Broadcaster Carly Flynn and her daughter Tilly Flynn talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge from heatwave struck Spain as extreme temperatures hit Europe.
Herald NOW: Personal finance with Forsyth Barr, Wednesday, July 2
Forsyth Barr Personal Finance Mark Richardson Investment Adviser chats with Herald Now's Ryan Bridge.
Homicide investigation launched after body found at Freemans Bay property in Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found at a property on Renall St around 10pm in the Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay last night. Video / Carson Bluck
The price of butter, The Warehouse and women-led start-ups
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Chris Hipkins on law and order and new sentences for 'coward punches'
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passes in US Senate
Ethics and Public Policy Center's Henry Olsen on US President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passing in the US Senate and Elon Musk's funding threats.
Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel
Chlöe Swarbrick Green Party Co-Leader and ACT leader David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel.
Auckland Surf Park wins fast-tracking for extensions
Mark Francis, a director of AW Holdings which is in the joint venture for the park, announced success today. Video / Cameron Pitney
Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park
The multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW Holdings
Flood hit regions prepare for more severe weather
Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge as the region prepares for forecast severe weather which will hit already flood hit areas.
Everything you need to know about incoming severe weather
MetService Meteorologist Thapi Makgabutlane talks to Ryan Bridge about the storm forecast to hit already flood damaged regions.
Police cordon off street in Auckland suburb of Ponsonby
Renall St in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been cordoned off by police after an incident on private property. Video / Carson Bluck
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua
Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.
Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills
Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.
Napier nursing student faces cancer for fifth time
Meg Higgs seeks new cancer treatment in Mexico after fifth relapse.
Fore The Record with Blair Tuke
Blair Tuke joins the Herald at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club to reflect on a busy year. Video / Michael Craig
Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef
More than 9000 known species call the Great Barrier Reef home. Video / GBRMPA