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Inside look: Damage revealed after fire engulfs Auckland supermarket
Video shared to RNZ shows what is left of the supermarket ceiling, while water floods out the door and down the stairs. Video / RNZ
Josh Emett and the eclair that became an icon
It’s been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse Wright
New drone footage reveals damage as Foodstuffs CEO, Chris Quin gives update on New World fire
Foodstuffs CEO, Chris Quin, on what they know about the fire at New World Victoria Park.
Watch: Aerial footage shows scale of Auckland supermarket blaze
View of the Victoria Park supermarket fire from the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Fire at New World supermarket in Auckland’s Victoria Park
Customers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.
Kaibosh gets a clean-energy boost in the fight against food waste
Kaibosh gets a clean-energy boost in the fight against food waste
Labour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David Seymour
Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell
Herald NOW: 2degrees business 17 June 2025
Gentrack turnaround lands power biller in NZX20. Video / Herald NOW
Matariki weekend: The top 10 most searched destinations
Trip Notes podcast Host Lorna Riley tells Ryan where the best places to be are this Matariki, and the rise of dark sky destinations. Video / Herald NOW
NZ's most successful male winter Olympian on decision not to return
Free ski halfpipe gold medallist Nico Porteous talks to Ryan Bridge about his decision not to defend his Olympic title.
An Iranian perspective on the Israel conflict
As conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into constant exchange of fire, we seek an Iranian perspective on the conflict. Video / Herald NOW
Carmel Sepuloni talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about sick leave changes
Labour's Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni talks to Herald NOW about changes to sick leave, school attendance and US travel ban for some Pacific countries.
New vape laws come into effect today
With the new vape laws coming into effect today, Ryan Bridge speaks to Hāpai Te Hauora, Public Māori Health group CEO, Jacqui Harema. Video / Herald NOW
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge's Herald NOW
David Seymour on penalties for re-offenders, school attendance and what he thought about Jacinda Ardern's new book. Video / Herald NOW
Military escalation between Iran and Israel continues
Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran as the conflict enters the fourth day. Video / Herald NOW
Conflict between Israel and Iran continues for the fourth day
Israel is "knocking the stuffing" out of the Iranian regime - Security and Intelligence expert Professor Anthony Glees talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW
Missile strikes have continued between Israel and Iran
Herald NOW talks to Kiwi living in Israel after MFAT warns New Zealanders to leave Israel and Iran. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 17 2025
Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.
Kea Kids News: “Burnouts on the dairy farm? Heck yeah!”
Reporter Jahvarn is in Te Aroha where a local dairy farmer is giving the kids and the cows a show with a wild burnout competition. Video / Kea Kids News
Teeing off: Kiwi pro golfer’s big shot
Young Kiwi golfer Mako Thompson takes aim at multi-million-dollar professional tour tournaments.
South Island’s biggest supermarket
The vast new Pak’nSave Rolleston is due to open on October 14. Video / George Heard
Tribesmen gang associates on trial for murder
The five men are alleged to have murdered fellow Tribesmen gang member Mark Hohua in June 2022. Video / Belinda Feek
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks amid the Israel/Iran conflict
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is calling for de-escalation as Israel and Iran trade missile attacks, leaving hundreds dead or injured. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService weather update June 16-17
MetService weather update June 16-17. Video / MetService
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Israel/Iran conflict escalation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed media amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
J.J. Spaun sinks monster putt to win dramatic US Open title
The American had two puts to win, he needed only one.
Rotorua Boys' High School haka
Rotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / Supplied
Mighty Ape boss fronts on account glitches
Mighty Ape managing director Robert McEwan talks to the Herald's Chris Keall about an error that saw users logged into each other's accounts. Video / Dean Purcell
Kiwi divorce errors: Insights from barrister Sharon Chandra
Chandra advises seeking legal counsel early to understand rights and responsibilities. Video / Dean Purcell
The Front Page talks boy racers
The Front Page host, Chelsea Daniels, talks to Ryan Bridge about today's podcast on boy racers. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW panellists Sarah Sparks and Dileepa Fonseka join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the day
How will world conflict impact NZ and community outrage over secret radioactive waste facility near Palmerston North
New foundation launched by rich-lister Annette Presley to support women and young people
Kiwi rich-lister Annette Presley has launched the Annette Presley Dream Foundation to support young people and women. Video / Herald NOW
PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge
PM on the conflict between Israel and Iran and his visit to China this week. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW's Monday sports panel talks Liam Lawson, Super rugby and Auckland city football
Ryan Bridge talks to Bonnie Jansen and Winston Aldworth after Liam Lawson is forced to retire from Canadian Grand Prix.
Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Monday 16 June
Monday Markets Outlook: Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis talks about the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on global markets - and what the week ahead holds.
Fresh concerns over radioactive waste site in rural Palmerston North
Neighbour of the nation's radioactive waste facility Mary Wilson speaks with Ryan Bridge about health and safety concerns. Video / Herald NOW