He said it was necessary to make the roles attractive. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 28th - Aug 2nd. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon presented the trophy to the Mainland Tactix.

Westland Mayor Helen Lash talks about Franz Josef stopbank extension, Local Waters Done Well, and why Westland is the best place to be.

Thousands of Kiwis face winter without heating

Herald Sports journalists Bonnie Jansen and Chris Reive on the Sport Panel with Ryan Bridge.

Are NZ businesses feeling more confident? Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr.

Passengers fled an Amercian Airlines plane after it caught fire at Denver International Airport

Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to allow more overseas building products into the country.

How will the trade deal between EU and US affect the global economy? and Genesis energy could cut Huntly capacity, 2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Herald NOW Weather: July 28, 2025.

Surge for fantasy books, applications per job ad fall 2% and segregation rising in NZ prisons.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB

South Island Newstalk ZB News Director Claire Sherwood on hospital staffing shortages and a suspicious Canterbury fire.

With a weather system bound for New Zealand, Heather Keats reveals how bad it could get.

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran announces the new lounge plans on Herald NOW.

Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis talks about the increase in prisoners choosing segregation, away from other offenders and what is driving it.

Our electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark Mitchell

Today on The Front Page, Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss the cost of living, vibes in parliament, and whether he’ll ever be able to shake Covid.

Liz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson Bluck

Small Business reporter Tom Raynel talks with the founder and chief executive of Axon Perform Jon Foote about the business. Video / NZ Herald

Reporter Korah-Leigh and her mates are serving up supper! From the creek, to the smoker, to the plate, Aotea tamariki show us how smoked eel is done right. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July. Video / MetService

Prime Minister Luxon makes an announcement with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Video / NZ Herald

Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind Synthony, at Auckland's Spark Arena on Saturday July 26. Video | RadLab

Alarm raised over mass starvation tactics in Gaza. Body found in water at Arkles Bay. Firefighters to go on strike. Video / NZ Herald

Warriors chief executive Cameron George on the club's remarkable growth over the last three seasons. Video / NZ Warriors

Go Girls and Narcos actor Matt Whelan tells the Herald's Mitchell Hageman about his new film, a love letter to Kiwi theatre and love itself. Video / Kane Dickie

The Warriors have fallen short of their 13th NRL win, losing to bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium.

The Warriors match on Saturday against the Gold Coast Titans will be first NRL game - and major sporting event in this country - to be completely powered by the sun.

Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.

Rotorua resident Ryan Gray believes police with drones could be part of the solution to Rotorua's issue with illegal dirt bike activity. Video / Ryan Gray