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NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford addresses the media

Minister of Education Erica Stanford addresses the media.

Nicola Willis on why she took the Prime Minister's usual media spot

She's admitted being a little embarrassed by the snafu. Video / Mark Mitchell

Foodstuffs New World Point Chevalier supermarket has opened

The New World Point Chevalier supermarket has opened three weeks early, after the fire at the Victoria Park location. Video / Michael Craig

NZ debt nears $1 trillion - is it too late to pay off?

Chelsea Daniels gives Ryan Bride the lowdown on today's episode with business editor at large Liam Dann.

New Zealand named top adventure spot and are flights getting bumpier?

Lorna Riley joins Ryan Bridge to discuss New Zealand as a top adventure destination, flight turbulence, and Sagrada Familia’s long-awaited completion. Video / Herald NOW

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Technology journalist Peter Griffin joins Ryan Bridge to discuss Australia’s move to ban social media for under-16s.

Herald NOW panel: Trikafta funding and Cape Palliser road closure proposal

Ryan Bridge speaks with Deborah Pead and Rawdon Christie on Trikafta funding, a child’s burger venture, and Cape Palliser road closure proposal. Video / Herald NOW

Seven-year-old runs burger business in Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay reporter Rafaella Melo joins Ryan Bridge to discuss a young entrepreneur’s growing home burger business.

Trump meets Zelenskyy in the Oval Office

Nicholas Khoo, Associate Professor Politics, University of Otago joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Bird's-eye view of burnt-out New World Victoria Park

A first look from the sky, as the roof comes off the New World Victoria Park supermarket that caught fire on June 17. Video / Carson Bluck

The Great NZ Road Trip: Nightcaps, the tiny town on the edge of the world

Life in one of our most peaceful and isolated villages – Nightcaps, the tiny town on the edge of the world.

NZ debt nears $1 trillion — Is it too late to pay off?

NZ Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann joins us to delve into our Nation of Debt.

Kea Kids News: These puppies went from the rubbish bin to rescued

Reporter Daisy is at Saving Hope Foundation, where Janine and her band of professional puppy cuddling kid volunteers rescue dogs who have been dumped all across the city.

Why didn't Prime Minister Christopher Luxon join call on Ukraine?

He says he normally attends these talks with world leaders. Video / Mark Mitchell

On board the final Interislander Aratere ferry sailing

Crew and passengers aboard the Aratere share mixed emotions about the ships final voyage after 26 years.

MetService National Weather August 18-19

MetService National Weather August 18-19. Video / MetService