Israeli ambassador to the US was caught putting his head in his hand after Trump implied that Israel is not in the Middle East. Source: whitehouse.gov
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NZ Civil Defence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. Video / Auckland Emergency Management
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Waves crashed on to the coastline of Japan today as a massive earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings.
Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital
The rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ Herald
Boeing announces latest results
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Nationwide nurses strike and Gloriavale verdict | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 30, 2025
Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ Herald
Why 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New Zealand
Over 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean Purcell
Nearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strike
Striking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ Herald
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Aussie music legend Guy Sebastian on Herald NOW.
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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
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'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.
David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick on the Herald NOW political panel
Act minister David Seymour and Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss oil and gas exploration, the nurses' strike and electoral law changes.
Nurses on 24-hour strike and bill to remove petroleum mining ban | NZ Herald News Update
Number of patched gang members on the rise, nurses on 24-hour strike, and orange rain warning remains in effect.
Why banning surcharges may hike prices for all
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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
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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
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Winners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tribute
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'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slip
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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
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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
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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.
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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