The Chinese government rejected U.S. claims that it is censoring access to the internet. Meanwhile, Google may make good on a threat to close its China-based portal.
The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby championship, defeating the Chiefs 16-12. Source / Sky Sport
Warriors defeated by Panthers, 18-28. Source / Sky Sport
Firefighters were called to Mahora in Hastings on Saturday. Video / Deena MacGregor
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is leading a protest march down Queen St in central Auckland.
Luxon meets Xi Jinping, Russian drone attack on two Ukrainian cities, Trump says Iran wants to speak to the US | NZ Herald News Update
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared President Donald Trump's intentions about a potential US invasion of Iran. Video / AFP
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for closed-door bilateral talks. Photos / Thomas Coughlan
Couple question police decision not to charge an officer who stomped on a man during an arrest. Video / Jason Dorday
The explosion sent a large fireball into the South Texas sky.
The enterprise software company DataDog is investing almost US$1b a year into artificial intelligence.
A 2km art trail will snake through Auckland's CBD for Matariki. Video / Britomart Group
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
Officers descended on a Mt Roskill street in response to a reported family harm incident. Video / Dean Purcell
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
Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media in response to GDP results.
Two embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark Mitchell
Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell
BusinessDesk's Maria Slade on Du Val High Court hearing following asset freeze and document seizures. Video / Herald NOW
'Hāngī Master' Rewi Spraggon talks Ryan through the Matariki preparations at the Governer General's house in Wellington.
BBM Motivation Founder Dave Letele and The Prosperity Project Host Nadine Higgins join Ryan for the daily panel
Sports panel Christopher Reive and Alex Powell join Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk rugby, Ryan Fox and will the Warriors win?
G.J. Gardner Homes Managing Director Ellie Porteous on home building momentum in rural communities.
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
NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about economic outlook.
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
$200 billion China cosmetics market opens up to NZ companies and US Fed hold rates steady due to tariffs.
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
Herald NOW's political panel National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on RNZ, Crown Sovereignty and cost of living.
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. Video / Herald NOW
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. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 19 2025. Video / Herald NOW
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.
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.
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia