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MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice
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Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances
The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck

Mental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDs
Psychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.

Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge
An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers
A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify
The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances
The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck

Mental health patients absconding "every day" from hospital EDs
Psychiatrists say ED's have become the "default" facility due to lack of community services.

Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge
An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.

"Evidence of exploitation": Security company boss fined and banned from hiring overseas workers
A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify
The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances
The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck
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New Zealand video

Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Browns comments on state owned businesses
Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Brown's comments on state owned businesses on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Chelsea Daniels 'A warmer winter is coming'
Herald NOW: The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels chats to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning panel with Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks
Herald NOW: Morning panel with Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 'The biggest and most storied rival in NZ schools' Christchurch boys vs Christ's College
Ryan Bridge talks with Mike Thorpe about the exciting rugby taking place in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr: June 4 2025
Forysth Barr: Personal Finance with Mark Richardson - Wednesday June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: New NZME chair Steven Joyce speaks to Ryan Bridge
New NZME chair Steven Joyce joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Browns comments on state owned businesses
Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Brown's comments on state owned businesses on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Chelsea Daniels 'A warmer winter is coming'
Herald NOW: The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels chats to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning panel with Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks
Herald NOW: Morning panel with Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 'The biggest and most storied rival in NZ schools' Christchurch boys vs Christ's College
Ryan Bridge talks with Mike Thorpe about the exciting rugby taking place in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr: June 4 2025
Forysth Barr: Personal Finance with Mark Richardson - Wednesday June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: New NZME chair Steven Joyce speaks to Ryan Bridge
New NZME chair Steven Joyce joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW
Business video

Herald NOW: OCR cut again, what comes next?
OCR cut again, what comes next? Video / Herald NOW

Reserve Bank rate cut call
Business editor at large Liam Dann discusses latest Monetary Policy Statement and what it means. Video \ Jason Dorday

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Tuesday June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 3 June 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 3 June 2025. Video / HeraldNOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 30 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 30 2025 Video / Herald NOW

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes 29 May
Ryan Bridge talks to OneRoof CEO Greg Hornblow about interest rate drops on the property market. Video / HeraldNOW

Herald NOW: OCR cut again, what comes next?
OCR cut again, what comes next? Video / Herald NOW

Reserve Bank rate cut call
Business editor at large Liam Dann discusses latest Monetary Policy Statement and what it means. Video \ Jason Dorday

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Tuesday June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr: Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 3 June 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: 3 June 2025. Video / HeraldNOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 30 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 30 2025 Video / Herald NOW

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes 29 May
Ryan Bridge talks to OneRoof CEO Greg Hornblow about interest rate drops on the property market. Video / HeraldNOW

Herald NOW: OCR cut again, what comes next?
OCR cut again, what comes next? Video / Herald NOW

Reserve Bank rate cut call
Business editor at large Liam Dann discusses latest Monetary Policy Statement and what it means. Video \ Jason Dorday

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025
Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: May 26 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future
The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview
It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.

Markets with Madison: Meet a gold merchant
The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years. This is the first time they've shared inside their multi-million dollar gold and silver operation.

Markets with Madison: US exodus?
This episode explains why the US dollar is weak, why it may continue to depreciate, and if its world reserve currency status is at risk. Video / Carson Bluck

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future
The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Stabicraft boats
From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private equity funds. Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview
It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.

Markets with Madison: Meet a gold merchant
The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years. This is the first time they've shared inside their multi-million dollar gold and silver operation.

Markets with Madison: US exodus?
This episode explains why the US dollar is weak, why it may continue to depreciate, and if its world reserve currency status is at risk. Video / Carson Bluck

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future
The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright
Politics video

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Live: RMA Reform Announcement
MPs Chris Bishop and Todd McClay give an RMA reform announcement.

Herald NOW: PM on why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ
Prime Minister Chris Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on OCR and why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest polls
Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Hotline for reporting 'over zealous' road cone use launched
Govt launches hotline to report 'over zealous' road cone use. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal
Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW

David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Live: RMA Reform Announcement
MPs Chris Bishop and Todd McClay give an RMA reform announcement.

Herald NOW: PM on why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ
Prime Minister Chris Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on OCR and why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Political reaction to the latest polls with Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden
Reaction to the latest political polls from Chloe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest polls
Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Hotline for reporting 'over zealous' road cone use launched
Govt launches hotline to report 'over zealous' road cone use. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal
Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW

David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Live: RMA Reform Announcement
MPs Chris Bishop and Todd McClay give an RMA reform announcement.

Herald NOW: PM on why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ
Prime Minister Chris Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on OCR and why so many Kiwis are leaving NZ. Video / Herald NOW
World video

Herald NOW: Is that latest legal challenge an end to Trump's tariffs?
Former NZ ambassador to US talks Trump's tariffs with Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy, trade and the price of butter
Truancy and trade - watch Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy and trade with India. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal
Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW

Tourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts
Tour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot Shutt

First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin

Ukraine drones destroy Russian bombers
Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video Elephant

Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-sec barrier in Men’s 100m
Lachlan Kennedy has broken the 10-second barrier in the 100m sprint at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya. Video / World Athletics X

Wallace Sititi on World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Wallace Sititi, Caleb Clarke and others are giving up social media for 40 hours to raise money for children in the Pacific. Video / World Vision

Herald NOW: Is that latest legal challenge an end to Trump's tariffs?
Former NZ ambassador to US talks Trump's tariffs with Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy, trade and the price of butter
Truancy and trade - watch Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy and trade with India. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Defence Minister reacts to Trump's Golden Dome proposal
Judith Collins tells security Summit Trump's Golden Dome proposal is justified. Video / Herald NOW

Tourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts
Tour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot Shutt

First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin

Ukraine drones destroy Russian bombers
Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web targets airfields deep behind enemy lines. Video / Video Elephant

Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-sec barrier in Men’s 100m
Lachlan Kennedy has broken the 10-second barrier in the 100m sprint at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya. Video / World Athletics X

Wallace Sititi on World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Wallace Sititi, Caleb Clarke and others are giving up social media for 40 hours to raise money for children in the Pacific. Video / World Vision

Herald NOW: Is that latest legal challenge an end to Trump's tariffs?
Former NZ ambassador to US talks Trump's tariffs with Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza
Former NZ PM Helen Clark joins former world leaders calling for end of war in Gaza. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy, trade and the price of butter
Truancy and trade - watch Herald NOW's political panel talk truancy and trade with India. Video / Herald NOW
Sport video

Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: 'The biggest and most storied rival in NZ schools' Christchurch boys vs Christ's College
Ryan Bridge talks with Mike Thorpe about the exciting rugby taking place in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

History makers; Inside the 133-year-old schoolboy rugby rivalry.
Christ's College hosts Christchurch Boys' High School in the traditional First XV clash that dates back to 1892. Video / George Heard

Stephen Donald appears to accidently announce Jono Gibbes the new Chiefs coach
Former All Black Stephen Donald appears to confirmed who the new Chiefs coach will be. Video / Sky Sport

Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: 'The biggest and most storied rival in NZ schools' Christchurch boys vs Christ's College
Ryan Bridge talks with Mike Thorpe about the exciting rugby taking place in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

History makers; Inside the 133-year-old schoolboy rugby rivalry.
Christ's College hosts Christchurch Boys' High School in the traditional First XV clash that dates back to 1892. Video / George Heard

Stephen Donald appears to accidently announce Jono Gibbes the new Chiefs coach
Former All Black Stephen Donald appears to confirmed who the new Chiefs coach will be. Video / Sky Sport

Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Sports Panel: Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Morning Sport Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Entertainment video

Lorde makes surprise appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde has made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet tonight after releasing a new music video this afternoon. Video / Carson Bluck

Pike River official trailer
The trailer for feature film Pike River, starring Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm. Video / Madman Entertainment

From prison to gospel rap: Napier’s influencer turns pain into purpose
Gzilla's debut track, centred around kina diving, dropped earlier this month and is the first song of two full albums set to release in the coming weeks.

Herald NOW: Paul Henry to host The Chase NZ
Jenni Mortimer joins Ryan Bridge in the studio to talk about Paul Henry's new role hosting The Chase NZ. Video / Herald NOW

La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival
La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival runs at The Civic from 3-15 June. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Morning panel with Paula Bennett and Chelsea Daniels
Herald NOW: Morning panel with Paula Bennett and Chelsea Daniels, Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.

Andrew Hamilton – Doing stand-up comedy is my community service
Aussie comedian and ex-convict Andrew Hamilton performs jokes about his time in jail at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Video / Sydney Comedy Festival

Mo official trailer
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer's show Mo is available to stream on Netflix. Video / Netflix

Lorde makes surprise appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde has made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet tonight after releasing a new music video this afternoon. Video / Carson Bluck

Pike River official trailer
The trailer for feature film Pike River, starring Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm. Video / Madman Entertainment

From prison to gospel rap: Napier’s influencer turns pain into purpose
Gzilla's debut track, centred around kina diving, dropped earlier this month and is the first song of two full albums set to release in the coming weeks.

Herald NOW: Paul Henry to host The Chase NZ
Jenni Mortimer joins Ryan Bridge in the studio to talk about Paul Henry's new role hosting The Chase NZ. Video / Herald NOW

La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival
La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival runs at The Civic from 3-15 June. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Morning panel with Paula Bennett and Chelsea Daniels
Herald NOW: Morning panel with Paula Bennett and Chelsea Daniels, Tuesday June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.

Andrew Hamilton – Doing stand-up comedy is my community service
Aussie comedian and ex-convict Andrew Hamilton performs jokes about his time in jail at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Video / Sydney Comedy Festival

Mo official trailer
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer's show Mo is available to stream on Netflix. Video / Netflix

Lorde makes surprise appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde has made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet tonight after releasing a new music video this afternoon. Video / Carson Bluck

Pike River official trailer
The trailer for feature film Pike River, starring Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm. Video / Madman Entertainment

From prison to gospel rap: Napier’s influencer turns pain into purpose
Gzilla's debut track, centred around kina diving, dropped earlier this month and is the first song of two full albums set to release in the coming weeks.
Lifestyle video

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau
Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell

In-N-Out Burger brings pop-up to central Auckland
In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.

Drip coffee: affordable, bottomless and delicious
Al Brown and the bottomless $3.50 cup of coffee, top chef calls on caffeine snobs to give drip coffee another go. Video / Carson Bluck

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau
Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell

In-N-Out Burger brings pop-up to central Auckland
In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Motat's Te Puawānanga wins top international award
Simon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.

Drip coffee: affordable, bottomless and delicious
Al Brown and the bottomless $3.50 cup of coffee, top chef calls on caffeine snobs to give drip coffee another go. Video / Carson Bluck

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau
Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell
Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Kid with one leg tears up the footie field
Reporter Marii is at the Halberg Games, where 8-year-old Cayden is showing off his soccer skills with the help of his artificial leg, Leggy.

Kea Kids News: Kids sneak behind the curtain at choir’s Mana Moana preview
Reporter Hatesa has an exclusive behind-the-scenes at a dress rehearsal for Signature Choir, as the singers gear up to fill the Spark Arena halls with gorgeous Pacific music.

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?
These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Kea Kids News: Full immersion excursion for Te Kura Kārearea
Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

Kea Kids News: The new Lego masters are crowned at the Great Brick Competition
Reporter Sava is at the Great Brick Competition in Auckland, where kids are challenged to see who can build the most epic pads for their mini-figures. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: A social media ban? What do kids think?
Reporter Honor asks students about the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Will it cut down on bullying, and more importantly, how will they pass time in the bathroom?

Kea Kids News: Kid with one leg tears up the footie field
Reporter Marii is at the Halberg Games, where 8-year-old Cayden is showing off his soccer skills with the help of his artificial leg, Leggy.

Kea Kids News: Kids sneak behind the curtain at choir’s Mana Moana preview
Reporter Hatesa has an exclusive behind-the-scenes at a dress rehearsal for Signature Choir, as the singers gear up to fill the Spark Arena halls with gorgeous Pacific music.

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?
These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Kea Kids News: Full immersion excursion for Te Kura Kārearea
Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

Kea Kids News: The new Lego masters are crowned at the Great Brick Competition
Reporter Sava is at the Great Brick Competition in Auckland, where kids are challenged to see who can build the most epic pads for their mini-figures. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: A social media ban? What do kids think?
Reporter Honor asks students about the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Will it cut down on bullying, and more importantly, how will they pass time in the bathroom?

Kea Kids News: Kid with one leg tears up the footie field
Reporter Marii is at the Halberg Games, where 8-year-old Cayden is showing off his soccer skills with the help of his artificial leg, Leggy.

Kea Kids News: Kids sneak behind the curtain at choir’s Mana Moana preview
Reporter Hatesa has an exclusive behind-the-scenes at a dress rehearsal for Signature Choir, as the singers gear up to fill the Spark Arena halls with gorgeous Pacific music.

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?
These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.
Travel video

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

Warning after infant's finger gets cut on Singapore Airlines flight
The brother of a 1-year-old boy whose finger got trapped in a tray table demonstrates how the injury happened.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened
Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

Warning after infant's finger gets cut on Singapore Airlines flight
The brother of a 1-year-old boy whose finger got trapped in a tray table demonstrates how the injury happened.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened
Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.
Blood, Sweat and Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott
TransGenerations

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.
Getaway

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.
My Cyclone Gabrielle

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.