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Boatie takes speedboat for a spin during flooding between PioPio and Te Kūiti.
Entrepreneur Bowen Pan on why he returned to NZ
The Kiwi founder of Facebook Marketplace and new NZME director on returning home and new projects. Video / Cameron Pitney
Massive strike on Ukraine, wet weather, slips continue | NZ Herald News Update: July 5, 2025
Russia conducts massive strike on Ukraine. Wet weather, slips to continue over weekend. Death in Canterbury after car collides with pedestrians. Video / NZ Herald
Is Romeo & Juliet the greatest love story of all time?
Set in 1960s Italy, a sizzling new production of Shakespeare's most famous play is about to open in Auckland.
'A dangerous woman': Dame Fiona Kidman at 85
Joshua Prendeville's documentary, The House Within, is a deeply intimate portrait of one of New Zealand's most celebrated writers. Video / Joshua Prendeville
Hawke’s Bay breast cancer survivors to represent NZ at Dragon Boat Festival in France
'It’s not just about competing ... It’s about strength, courage, rehabilitation.' Video / Rafaella Melo
Can first-home buyers get on the ladder in Auckland?
Are first-home buyers feeling the pressure? We spoke to Natasha Thirani about the challenges of breaking into the housing market. Video / Jason Dorday
Bed Bugs Explained: What to Do If They Invade Your Home
Bed bugs feed on humans, hide in your home, and are hard to kill. Here’s how to fight back.
MetService National weather 4-5 July
MetService National weather 4-5 July. Video / MetService
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington. Video \ Jason Dorday
Tourist killed by elephant, prominent Kiwis oppose regulatory standards bill | NZ Herald News Update
A Kiwi tourist was killed by charging elephant in Zambia, and a group of prominent New Zealanders have written an open letter opposing David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill.
Whatatutu Mangatū community petition to address impacts of logging-truck traffic
Noise disturbance from 1.30am is just one of the key concerns expressed in the Whatatutu Mangatū petition.
Nelson Tasman floods, blackout: Civil Defence Minister provides an update
Civil Defence Minister, Mark Mitchell provides an update on the Nelson Tasman floods.
Herald NOW's panel address the colonial monument debate and public transport safety
Herald NOW's panel with Matt Ball, PR & Advocacy Manager, NZ Fed. Property Investors and Dr Sapna Samant, GP and Filmmaker.
All Blacks: A pre-game chat with the assistant coach
As things heat up in Dunedin for the All Blacks game, assistant coach Tamati Ellison talks all things pre-game.
How are storms affecting the Canterbury coastline?
Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood on the impact of storms on the Canterbury coastline and New Zealand's largest Lego show.
US economy, impacts of the Investment Boost scheme and NZ's energy problem
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale
One of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings – the Cardrona Hotel – is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Ryan Bridge speaks to co-owner Kade Thornton.
Watch: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson debate the week's biggest political issues
National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel talking supermarket reform and the Government's week of law and order announcements.
Former All Black John Afoa previews the first test
Former All Blacks prop John Afoa on the first test between the All Blacks and France in Dunedin. He tells Ryan Bridge what he makes of the changes to the squad.
Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather
MetService Head of News, Heather Keats after the week's major weather events and what you need to know about the weekend's weather.
What should you do if network goes down in an emergency?
Telecommunications Forum CEO Paul Brislen explains what you should do if the network goes down in an emergency after outage in flood-hit Tasman District.
New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia
A New Zealander is one of two women killed by a charging elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia
Gisborne Mayor after heavy rain hits the region
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW following a bout of heavy rain across the region
$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic
Aldrin Mariano's 1995 Honda Civic EG8 was destroyed while parked in Newmarket in Auckland. Video / Wheel Hub NZ
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Smokefreerockquest Central Otago Regional Final
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Smokefreerockquest Waikato Regional Final
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Smokefreerockquest Showquest Southland Final
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Smokefreerockquest Hawke's Bay Regional Final
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Smokefreerockquest Southland Regional Final
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Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture
Riccarton High: the centre of a changing Christchurch. Video / Frank Film
Drivers battle surface flooding in Ōkato, Taranaki
Heavy rain has produced surface flooding in the Taranaki town of Ōkato.
Rotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beat
Police Minister Mark Mitchell was in Rotorua to announce the initiative. Video / Annabel Reid
Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link
The art and architecture of the new Karanga-a-Hape Station station. Video \ Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council.