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NZ Youth Choir wins 'Choir of the World' at international festival
It marks the choir's second international win in two weeks. Video / NZ Youth Choir via Facebook
Nelson-Tasman state of emergency, HIV diagnoses in babies | NZ Herald News Update, Sunday 13 July
Nelson-Tasman state of emergency continues after extreme weather. HIV diagnosed in two babies in NZ. Questions over Air India crash report. Video / NZ Herald
Drone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South Island
Floods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim Cuff
Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai
Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.
Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley
Debris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne Becconsall
Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson
A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell
Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.
Auckland steam ferry needs $5m to get afloat
The Toroa steam ferry is undergoing a complex restoration to once again cruise the Waitematā Harbour. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Watch: Shore homeowner fears raging backyard river, council says it can’t pipe stormwater
Arturo and Maureen Gatmaitan fear the stormwater at their property on Elliott Ave, Bayview, near Glenfield.
Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana
A 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben Tomsett
Murder trial video shows chaotic final minutes of man's life
Jurors saw video of Joeli "Skunks" Rankin’s final moments as he approached a Mt Albert home with a machete. Chrishan Raju admits stabbing him but claims self-defence.
X Games success: Jessica Ready secures third place in Utah
Teenage street skater Jessica Ready placed third at the X Games in Utah. Ready has returned home after her successful performance. Video / Dean Purcell
Storm alert as heavy rain, strong winds lash top of North Island
Residents in the Nelson/Tasman area have been urged to stay home as heavy rain warnings are upgraded to red in the already soaked region.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11. Video / MetService
Dog discovered a new duck population
Katie Oliver, Herald Now reporter on the news to keep an eye on throughout the day.
State of the hospitality scene in Hawkes Bay
Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.
It's international Fry-Day celebrating the mighty French fry
Potatoes NZ board member Dacey Balle talks us through the state of the New Zealand potato industry.
AI assistants, the homeless crisis and Birkin bag sells for $16.7 million NZ
Herald Now panel discussion with Deborah Pead from Pead PR and Chelsea Daniels, Host of The Front Page with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW
Mount Maunganui gastropub wins NZ’s best bar award at hospitality awards
Ryan Bridge talks to the proud owners of New Zealand's best pub, The Freeport with Cleaver & Co, Mt Maunganui.
Updates on the All Blacks' second test with France LIVE from Wellington
Rugby correspondent Liam Napier talks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW Live.
Broadcaster Hamish McKay opens up about his dramatic 50 kilo weight loss
NZ broadcaster and former 3News sports reader Hamish McKay speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about losing 50 kilograms. Video / Herald NOW
Iconic Magazines up for sale, an RNZ shake-up and the most complained about TV ad
Shayne Currie NZME Editor-at-Large with Ryan Bridge on Herald Now Live.
Herald NOW: Rural chat with The Country
Are some rural areas still lacking wifi? Is New Zealand lagging behind in pest control? Answers to the big questions in Friday's rural segment.
More extreme weather for Upper South Island
Heather Keats, Metservice Head of Weather News talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now. Video / Herald NOW
Amanda Anisimova to face Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 11, 2025
Amanda Anisimova will meet Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon women's tennis singles final, Clayton Lewis has changed his plea to guilty for involvement in spot-fixing.
More wet weather on the way for Tasman
Wayne Langford Federated Farmers President on wet weather warnings for Tasman.
Students cheating with AI; and anti-scammer taskforce | NZ Herald News Update: July 11, 2025
AI leading to a surge in cheating in schools and anti-scam taskforce to tackle online scammers. Video / NZ Herald
Ryan Bridge: There are plenty of reasons to feel depressed today
On Herald NOW Ryan Bridge gives us a reality check - and some inspiration this Friday morning.
Markets with Madison: Tracksuit's Times Square takeover
Tracksuit just closed a US$25 million funding round to push its brand tracking tool into boardrooms, including in the epicentre of advertising - New York City.
Friction with the Governments fast track process and Auckland's housing developments
On Herald Now Ryan talks with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
The Big Sleepout returns after 6 years
Auckland City Councillor, Josephine Bartley is among the leaders who chose to sleep it rough for a night.
Still plenty to worry about? Record numbers for migration and high unemployment
Herald Now panel discussion with Dan Bidois, National MP and Shanan Halbert, Labour MP.
AI Cheating, New ways to beat the system?
Vaughan Couillault, Papatoetoe High principal talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now about AI cheating.
Smokefree Rockquest Wairarapa Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Wairarapa's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Smokefree Rockquest Northland Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Northland's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
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Highlights from Far North's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
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Highlights from Christchurch's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
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Highlights from Day 2 of Auckland's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied