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Aldrin Mariano's 1995 Honda Civic EG8 was destroyed while parked in Newmarket in Auckland. Video / Wheel Hub NZ
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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
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.
All Blacks spring selection surprises
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks surprise selections for the first test against France in Dunedin. Video \ NZME
Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update
More heavy downpours are coming for the Upper South Island, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs is convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, avoiding other charges.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington
Bluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky
They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. Tiny and elusive, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat is the country’s only native land mammal, and it’s critically endangered.
Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora
In one of her last appearances at Parliament, Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp tells minister Tama Potaka his changes to Whānau Ora "don't make sense." Video / Parliament TV
Herald NOW's panel: Local council, ACC funding issues, threat of AI taking jobs
BBM Dave Letele and Lifestyle Brands editor Stephanie Holmes talk to Ryan Bridge on todays hot topics.
Watch: New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington Harbour
Wellington Reporter Ethan Manera talks to Herald NOW as the the new Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington Harbour
'We didn't think we'd get in' - Kiwis selected for World's longest river race
The Boomtown Boys Tim Macfarlane and Kieran Hickman selected to compete in World's longest river race the Yukon 1000.
All Blacks team naming ahead of first test against France
Sports Journalists Bonne Jansen and Chris Reive on the panel for Herald NOW about All Black team naming for first test against France.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge
A jury has found music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of a prostitution charge following high-profile trial
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Local Government nominations open on Friday
Queenstown Lakes District Council Candidate Lyal Cocks talks to Ryan Bridge about upcoming Local Body Elections
UK bond rates, toll roads and scrutiny of SOE pay
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Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025.
No. 10 insisting UK PM didn't make Chancellor cry
Downing Street has been forced to deny that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeve's tears during PM's Questions came after a row with British Prime Minister earlier in the day.
New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington
StraitNZ CEO Shane McMahon talks to Herald NOW about Bluebridge's new ferry Livia which arrives in Wellington on Thursday after a six-week journey from Europe.
Amputees 'too scared to talk out' about problems with current limb service
Prosthetist Lizzie Carey talks to Ryan Bridge as amputees call for overhaul of limb service.
Northland braces for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms
NZ Herald Senior Journalist David Fisher talks to Ryan Bridge as Northland prepares for heavy.
Flood-hit regions bracing as heavy rain hits Tasman region
NZ Herald Visual Journalist George Heard reports from Motueka as new storm system hit the region
Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound
Stephen Hoyle is set to swap Bluewater Stadium for fulltime football across the Tasman. Video / Neil Reid
Watch – 'Tears of frustration': Amputees demand change amid struggles with limb service
Amputees complain of delayed care, pain and an inability to choose who provides their care.
Media Insider: Inside the mind of a Kiwi TV genius
Great Southern Television’s Phil Smith on his hit shows The Casketeers, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and more, and the future of our screen industry. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki
Who needs sleep when it’s Matariki? Reporter Jules and his mates are celebrating together with a pre-dawn bonfire, plus stories and songs with Matua Pita.