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Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW.
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Herald NOW reporter chats to this year's supreme pie baker.
Watch: Aussie music legend Guy Sebastian talks about life, singing and his 10th album
Aussie music legend Guy Sebastian on Herald NOW.
Air NZ appoints new CEO to replace Greg Foran
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next CEO.
'He was probably the smartest man in any room' - Paul Henry remembers friend Sir Michael Hill
Broadcaster Paul Henry remembers his friend Sir Michael Hill after the jewellery entrepreneur died, aged 86.
Mortgage switching hits a record high as loan terms shorten
Cotality NZ Head of Research Nick Goodall talks to Herald NOW as a a record number of existing mortgage holders changed lenders in June.
'Our hospitals are under a lot of pressure' - nurses begin 24-hour strike
Health NZ chief medical officer talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the nurses begin a 24-hour strike.
Greenpeace on the decision to reverse NZ oil and gas exploration ban
Greenpeace Executive Director Russel Norman joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW on the Government's decision to overturn ban on oil and gas exploration.
Why banning surcharges may hike prices for all
Today on The Front Page, Massey University Associate Professor Claire Matthews, is with us to break down what scrapping PayWave charges means for you.
Is this park about to ban off-leash dogs? Ruh roh!
Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids News
Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
Wellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā Workshop
New World Browns Bay evacuated following fire
New World Supermarket was evacuated following a fire on the outside of the building. Video / Daryl Blake
Roaming livestock in Gisborne
David Connell, owner of Gizzy Moves, was on a night drive in Wairoa when he came across wandering livestock. Video / Supplied
Winners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tribute
All 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne Rodda
'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slip
A group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola Morrison
PM calls out nurses union and Youth unemployment rates | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
PM's calling out the nurses union, young people face high unemployment rates and Rain picking up in Nelson-Tasman.
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
MetService severe weather 29 July 2025. Video / MetService
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on the 80% increase to board fees
The party leaders were quizzed about the latest Government change. Video / Mark Mitchell
Buzzing in Ōmokoroa
Vague Hippo owner Haydee DeKlerk, 32, from Ōmokoroa, created a New Zealand-first frozen espresso pod company, after six years with the MSD.
Kiwis taking part in Mongol Rally 2025
Kiwi team in the Mongol Rally 2025 Baaa'd Decisions raising money for 'Cool Earth'
Cameras in bathrooms and children working on farms
Rawdon Christie and Tueila Blakely on Herald NOW's panel.
McDonald’s defends installation of bathroom camera in Upper Hutt
McDonald’s defends the installation of a bathroom camera in one of its New Zealand restaurants, after a customer complained about the 'creepy' practice that is nonetheless legal.
Judith Collins on Crown board member fees and concerns over space infrastructures
Judith Collins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Why the hottest destination for travel right now is a cold country
Lorna Riley talks travel with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the most powerful passports, the hottest travel destination and how to pick your plane seat.
Tesla to rollout semi-autonomous self-driving features on New Zealand's roads
Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain says New Zealand could be a leader in right-hand drive markets for autonomous vehicles
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession
Unemployment figures and Du Val accountant guilty of discrediting profession. Business with 2degrees and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
'This shouldn't be their first priority' - Hipkins on Crown board member fee hike
Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
'Not enough to keep them in NZ' - Union on why nurses are striking
NZNO president Anne Daniels talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as nurses prepare to go on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday.
Youth employment drops 10% year on year
Ryan Bridge speaks to a youth support worker helping rangitahi find employment.
Retail NZ responds to surcharge ban
Retail NZ advocacy manager Ann-Marie Johnson speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Government's decision to ban surcharges.
How will flood damaged Tasman District cope with more rain?
Hydrologist Matt McLaren tells Ryan Bridge how the already flood damaged Tasman region may be affected by this week's deluge.
Government taking steps to ban checkout surcharges
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson joins Herald NOW to discuss the Government's plans to do away with surcharges in stores.
Card surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025
Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
Orange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and Tasman
Metservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New Zealand
How do we fix NZ's "broken" energy sector?
As part of the Herald’s Power to the People campaign, The Front Page speaks to the manager of Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch, Paul Fuge.
Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP
Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?
Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN