As the final act of the night, minutes before 11 o'clock, President Barack Obama made his way to the podium in his cool and easy basketball-player gait, waving and smiling and washing in the glow of an adoring crowd.
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Herald NOW: Do NZ’s covert recording rules need to be updated?
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Herald NOW: Conservationists criticize NZ trawling practices after six-tonne coral catch
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Significance of Trump sending marines into Los Angeles explained
International relations expert speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as marines move into LA and Trump’s spat with California Governor deepens. Video / Herald NOW
Will the Christchurch city council pour cold water on the city’s night life?
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Herald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the day
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700 marines arrive in Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests
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Bolt launches in Auckland, challenging Uber
European ride-hailing firm says it will be cheaper than the opposition, with no surge pricing - at least at first. Video / Dean purcell
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Fisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron Pitney
Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross
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Eight-vehicle crash blocks Auckland motorway
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Trump orders active-duty Marines into LA amid immigration arrest protests
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called Trump's move to send active-duty Marines to confront protesters "deranged" and "un-American". Video / AFP
Alone: Australia Season 3 Trailer
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th June
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th June
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Herald NOW: New survey reveals Kiwis want harsher penalties for drink drivers
The Front Page Podcast Host, Chelsea Daniels talks to Ryan about how a new survey reveals Kiwis want harsher penalties for drink drivers - and the alcohol industry agrees.
Herald NOW: KiwiSaver Hardship withdrawals surge to new highs
WATCH: Kiwisaver withdrawals soar as New Zealanders contend with the cost of living. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: World’s busiest airport is closing
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Herald NOW: Outlook for ski season in both North and South Island
Skifields in North and South Islands prepare for a bumper Winter
Herald NOW: Property prices drop 9% in Auckland region
Ryan Bridge crunches new property data with Cotality as Auckland prices fall by 9%. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: June 10 2025
How Generative AI is being used by Kiwis. Video / Herald NOW
Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 10 2025
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Herald NOW: Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Government’s tourism spend: do the numbers stack up?
Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge speaks with Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: NZ Rugby and the hunt for a new CEO after Mark Robinson’s resignation
Future of NZ Rugby: Sports commentators weigh in on the direction of NZR. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Ukraine Ambassador speaks with Ryan Bridge
Ukraine Ambassador to NZ and Australia talks to Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge about the toll of the war with Russia. Video / NZ Herald
Herald NOW: Corruption in New Zealand: Government urged to take action
WATCH: New report shows corruption by organised crime groups is a growing threat to NZ. Video / Herald NOW