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Do you know what your teens are viewing on social media?
Documentary maker Nadia Maxwell says 'teens don't even need to search' for disturbing content being served on their social media feeds. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank bows to banks’ and Govt’s wishes
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank bows to banks’ and Govt’s wishes & retirement savings gap emerging.
'Grade inflation' - are students getting smarter or is it grade inflation
Dr James Kierstead talks to Herald NOW about research which shows more university students are receiving grades in the A range than ever before. Video / Herald NOW
'House prices are still in the unaffordable zone' - Cameron Bagrie on the housing market
Cameron Bagrie talks to Ryan Bridge about what's happening with the housing market and where it might go next. Video / Herald NOW
NZ Herald Sports Update: August 26, 2025
NZ Herald Sports Update: Visma Lease a Bike’s bikes stolen before Vuelta stage three.
Inside NZ's Police college: A leadership shakeup, and new cops 'barely' equipped
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter, Michael Morrah has been looking into the police recruitment process.
'Struggling with its identity': Police boss' email offers blunt assessment of police college culture
Richard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney
The Great NZ Road Trip: Pawa the duck
As it prepares for its popular Spring Fling festival, Waipawa rolls out a town mascot that has divided the small Central Hawke’s Bay town for 30 years.
MetService National Weather: August 26 - 29
MetService National Weather: August 26 - 29. MetService
K-Pop star Jay Park in NZ for Serenades and Body Rolls tour
K-Pop and K-Hip Hop star Jay Park in NZ for Serenades and Body Rolls tour. Video / Dean Purcell
Loafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson charges
The trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.
Rare white kiwi spotted in broad daylight
The kiwi has gone viral after a video of it strolling back to its burrow during daylight hours was posted on social media. Video / Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
Woman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, Auckland
A woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Loafers lodge murder trials begins and plans to increase tourism
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington, man dies after sand dune collapse, and Luxon happy to delay police recruitment.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to the media
How a law student took on Auckland Transport and won
Law student Sean O'Loughlin won a legal battle with Auckland Transport over a raised crossing. The dispute involved speed-bumps on The Parade, Bucklands Beach. Video/Dean Purcell
'They were just outplayed' - Herald NOW sports panel on the All Blacks defeat
NZ Herald sports journalist and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Lim on the Herald NOW sports panel.
Tūī says 'good boy' and mimics other human sounds
Pleakley the tūī's chatty nature has made the bird a popular attraction at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House. He knows around 10-15 phrases, surprising guests as he says them.
Herald NOW is joined by the brains behind fashion label Zambesi as NZ Fashion Week kicks off
Zambesi founders talk to Ryan Bridge about the changes they've seen to New Zealand Fashion Week.
Herald NOW panel on how to stimulate our cities, foreign buyers and going to Mars
Valocity founder Carmen Vicelich and NZ Herald senior journalist Simon Wilson on the Herald NOW panel.
A woman has been charged following the discovery of a baby's body in Auckland's Albert Park
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with concealing the dead body of a child and will appear in Auckland District Court.
'We've got our lifeline back' - impact of reopening Scenic Drive
Titirangi Olive Kitchen and Bar owner Rahul Uppal on the impact of Scenic Drive reopening.
'Quite bizarre scenes' - the High Court drama of the Zuru nappy trial
NZ Herald Business Investigations Reporter Matt Nippert on the drama of the Zuru nappy trial.
'The big cities are really struggling' - Zoe Wallis on state of the economy
Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis says it's still a buyer's market.
PM on major events fund, police training and stimulating the economy
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.
$800 million dollar project to remove level crossings underway
Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton speaks with Ryan Bridge about removing level crossings in Auckland to improve safety, remove congestion and free up roads.
Banks overvalue flood-prone homes and RBNZ could ease bank capital requirements
Business with 2degrees: Banks overvalue $996m of flood-prone homes and bank capital requirements could be eased by Reserve Bank.
Black Ferns kick off their rugby world cup campaign
Can the Black Ferns win the cup? Former Black Fern and Sky Sport Analyst Les Elder joins Herald NOW as the Black Ferns kick off their world cup campaign.
Foreign buyers ban changes unlikely to affect vast majority of Kiwi homeowners
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaquab speaks with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Residents on edge: gang tensions and shootings in Horowhenua causes anxiety
Gang tensions and a spate of shootings are causing concern in Horowhenua, with Mayor Bernie Wanden saying residents are anxious.
Damning picture painted of quality of new cops: Assistant Commissioner responds
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny speaks with Herald NOW about a survey that shows new cops are 'barely' equipped for the beat.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police training under review, newborn baby found dead in Albert Park
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police training under review and newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park.
NZ Customs battles growing illicit tobacco smuggling trend
Chief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes, is with us to discuss how they’re cracking down on illegal tobacco.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut Butter
Shayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ Herald
Mau Rākau hits hard
Reporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.
Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington today
The trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.