Heavily armed military police sealed off part of Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport for hours after arresting a man for unspecified suspicious behaviour and summoning explosives experts to check his luggage.
A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ Herald
Did you know rats make great pets? Reporter Nikolaius is at A Rat’s Tail Rattery, a rescue in Auckland where rats are living the dream while waiting for their forever homes.
Coroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to the fatal crash, where Canadian tourist Helen Poon was killed.
NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.
Erica Stanford live on Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess of the Big League Podcast look back at the Warriors' loss to the Dolphins.
David Seymour says new NCEA changes "absolutely fantastic". Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti address the media.
Liam Dann speaks with ANZ Group chief economist Richard Yetsenga on the impact of Trump tariffs on New Zealand.
Ex-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drops on objectionable material charges. Video / NZ Herald, Pool
Ryan Bridge speaks to Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe on achieving the lowest rates rise in New Zealand.
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie talks about the impact of Government's decision to replace NCEA. Video / Herald NOW
Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis.
Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Sarah Henry, Are Media editorial director, join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues from today. Video / Herald NOW
Sport Panel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW: Liam Lawson, All Blacks team naming and The Warriors' cruel loss to the Dolphins.
Erica Stanford and Christopher Luxon make an education announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge after NZ was slapped with a 15% tariff by US. Video / Herald NOW
Newstalk ZB's South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the senior Labour MP standing down and a new robotic lab for Christchurch.
World first research by Auckland University shows effect of fidgeting on the brain function of people with ADHD. Video / Herald NOW
Business with 2degrees for Monday 4th August. Video / Herald NOW
AT Parking Services group manager John Strawbridge responds after mobility permit holders were fined after new software didn’t pick up their permits.
Martin Snedden speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill and its apparent lack of funding for grassroots sports.
NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about New Zealand's response to a 15% US tariff, the National Party conference and changes at NCEA
Liam Lawson finishes 8th at the Hungarian Grand Prix and Black Caps pace bowler Nathan Smith is ruled out of the final Cricket test against Zimbabwe. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW weather for Monday, 4th August 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Green Party co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick on government plans to overhaul conservation land law.
Trade Minister Todd McClay intends to negotiate the 15% trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump and a major announcement over the future of NCEA is expected. Video / NZ Herald
Reporter Loyalty is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are tending the chickens and gardens with the help of George Washington himself.
Retail reporter Tom Raynel talks to two former New World Victoria Park workers who allege ageism in Foodstuffs hiring process. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury emeritus Professor David Norton is with us to break down whether we’ll be able to meet our ambitious climate targets.
The man is accused of serious charges and due in the Wellington District Court this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police officers and the Eagle helicopter have been seen at Meola Reef. One person was taken into custody. Video / NZ Herald
Small Business reporter Tom Raynel interviews Takapuna Beach Cafe owner James Bryant about the beachfront hotspot and his plans for the business.
Trade Minister Todd McClay to head to the US, hoping to ease New Zealand's tariff hike, and Forest and Bird says loosening rules on conservation land puts our biodiversity at risk.
Footage of the dance was repeatedly played in court at the trial for the high-profile criminal, who cannot currently be named.
Following a jobs report showing weak employment growth, US President Donald Trump fired labour statistics chief Dr Erika McEntarfer, calling the report 'rigged.' Video / AFP
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka took questions at the National Party Conference. Video / Adam Pearse
A pair of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters from the far north town of Kaikohe battle it out in the ring; but in this gym the battle isn’t just about the glory and grit. V / NZIFF
A man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ Herald