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Matariki 2025 art trail map
A 2km art trail will snake through Auckland's CBD for Matariki. Video / Britomart Group

Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald

Armed police cordon off street
Officers descended on a Mt Roskill street in response to a reported family harm incident. Video / Dean Purcell

Allegedly stolen SUV races through mall
An allegedly stolen SUV speeds through a Melbourne shopping mall. Video / 7 News

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls
Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. Video \ NZ Police

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college
Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.

New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media in response to GDP results.

Du Val Directors fighting asset freeze in High Court
BusinessDesk's Maria Slade on Du Val High Court hearing following asset freeze and document seizures. Video / Herald NOW

How to make the perfect Matariki hāngī
'Hāngī Master' Rewi Spraggon talks Ryan through the Matariki preparations at the Governer General's house in Wellington.

Axing the Census, police testing and reflections for Matariki
BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel

Ryan Fox, weekend rugby and will the Warriors win?
Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?

Property with G.J. Gardner Homes for 19 June
G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.

20 arrests and $1.5m assets seized from Greazy Dogs gang
Police seized $1.5m of assets from the Greazy Dogs gang in Tauranga this week as part of operation Kingtide, SunLive reporter Ayla Yeoman tells Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

What to expect from the economic outlook
NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about economic outlook.

What to expect from the weather over Matariki weekend
MetService's Heather Keats gives Ryan the lowdown for the long weekend's weather, and how to spot the Matariki star cluster. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 2degrees business with Garth Bray
$200 billion China cosmetics market opens up to NZ companies and US Fed hold rates steady due to tariffs.

Global refugee crisis should prompt NZ quota increase, says charity
Ahead of World Refugee Day on Friday, World Vision CEO Grant Bayldon speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the escalating global refugee crisis. Video / Herald NOW

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on RNZ and the cost of living
Herald NOW's political panel National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on RNZ, Crown Sovereignty and cost of living.

Is it time for an energy sector shake up?
Rod Drury talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on his call for structural separation in NZ's electricity market. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 19 2025
Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

How successful has the PM's trip to China been?
NZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan on what the PM Christopher Luxon has managed to achieve during his trip to China.

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it
Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.

Media Insider: TVNZ boss on Shortland Street's future, 6pm news
Jodi O’Donnell talks Shortland Street, 6pm news, pay TV plans, job cuts, executive shakeups and when the state broadcaster might return dividends to the Government.

Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Wellington
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Wellington.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Taranaki
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Rotorua
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Taranaki, Rotorua, Marlborough, Manukau, Auckland Central, Wellington, Manawatū.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Manukau
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Manukau.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Marlborough
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Marlborough.

Smokefreerockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Central
Behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals in Auckland Central.

Melatonin to be available over the counter at NZ pharmacies
Associate Health Minister David Seymour announcing Melatonin will be available at pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell

Exclusive: Top police officer approved lowering of recruits' fitness standards
Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers allowed at least two failed applicants to enter police college.

Oranga Tamariki execs defend the Government's bootcamp pilot
The Government's military-style bootcamp pilot is nearing an end and Oranga Tamariki executives are defending not releasing the level of re-offending. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wildest Dish, live cook-off
Wildest Dish, live cook-off at the final judging session for the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge in Auckland. Video \ Jason Dorday