Mike's Minute: Didn't see this one coming...

30 Mar, 2016 06:49 PM

The changes made to the Health and Safety Act were made for all the right reasons out of the Pike River Mine disaster but if the same rules prevent kids from climbing trees, what's really been achieved?

Near-hypothermic tramper and dog plucked to safety from Tararua Range

Near-hypothermic tramper and dog plucked to safety from Tararua Range

A Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter crew winched a "near-hypothermic" tramper and his dog to safety from freezing conditions in the Tararua Range.

Willis responds to OCR decision

Willis responds to OCR decision

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 3.25%, as expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand

The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

Seal playing in the surf at Te Awanga Beach

Seal playing in the surf at Te Awanga Beach

Te Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael Farr

COVID response inquiry and Texas floods | NZ Herald News Update

COVID response inquiry and Texas floods | NZ Herald News Update

Texas flooding death toll rises, Trump announced a 50% import tax, Inquiry focusing on 2021 lockdowns and vaccine mandates.

MetService Severe Weather 9-11 July

MetService Severe Weather 9-11 July

MetService Severe Weather 9-11 July. Video / MetService

From the top 10 blockbuster movies to Lewis Capaldi's NZ tour: Entertainment on Herald NOW

From the top 10 blockbuster movies to Lewis Capaldi's NZ tour: Entertainment on Herald NOW

NZ Herald Entertainment reporter, Mitchell Hageman gives an update on all things entertainment. Video / Herald NOW

Christchurch city councillors bidding for re-election and Tracks changes after Tegan Chen drowning

Christchurch city councillors bidding for re-election and Tracks changes after Tegan Chen drowning

Claire Sherwood talks to Ryan Bridge on the changes to tracks after Tegan Chen drowned in Fiordland’s Marian Creek and Christchurch city councillors bidding for re-election.

New study questions impact of EV's on our health

New study questions impact of EV's on our health

Dr Caroline Shaw, Epidemiologist and public health medicine specialist says EV's not so great for health. Video / Herald NOW

How should AI be used in the public sector

How should AI be used in the public sector

Professor Michael Witbrock has been appointed chair of a new panel to advise AI policy in government agencies.

Bringing back the Moa: Expert opinion

Bringing back the Moa: Expert opinion

Nic Rawlence from Otago University talks to Ryan Bridge about bringing back the Moa. Video / Herald NOW

Reserve bank OCR call today, online ads for higher risk investments and CASH CASH CASH!

Reserve bank OCR call today, online ads for higher risk investments and CASH CASH CASH!

On Herald Now Ryan talks Reserve bank OCR call today, online ads for higher risk investments and NZ Firsts push for cash, with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Young Farmer of the Year: Hugh Jackson

Young Farmer of the Year: Hugh Jackson

The newly-crowned Young Farmer of the Year winner Hugh Jackson joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk about his win and what it means for his future in farming. Video / Herald NOW

How much do you need to start investing?

How much do you need to start investing?

Mark Richardson, Investment Adviser at Forsyth Barr, joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain how to get started in the world of investing.

The fight to save the Western Springs stadium

The fight to save the Western Springs stadium

The fight to save the Western Springs stadium is still trudging on despite several years of deliberations.

Ministry of Health fails to provide evidence its strategy to prevent gambling harm is working

Ministry of Health fails to provide evidence its strategy to prevent gambling harm is working

Pub Charity's Martin Cheer likens the Ministry's broad aproach to 'trying to boil the ocean'

NZ Herald News Update: July 9, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 9, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 9, 2025

Colossal Biosciences CEO & Co-Founder Ben Lamm talks to Ryan Bridge

Colossal Biosciences CEO & Co-Founder Ben Lamm talks to Ryan Bridge

Colossal Biosciences CEO & Co-Founder Ben Lamm on the plan to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Herald NOW

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister

New Zealand|politics

Herald Now Panel with Chlöe Swarbrick, Green Party Co-Leader, and Nicole McKee, ACT Party Minister

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio. Video / Herald NOW

South Island giant moa de-extinction plans: Sir Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal Biosciences

South Island giant moa de-extinction plans: Sir Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal Biosciences

Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: July 9th 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 9th 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 9th 2025

Return of the moa

Return of the moa

Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Colossal Biosciences

Roblox decoded

Roblox decoded

Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

New Zealand|christchurch

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

Two-year-old golden retriever Remy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George Heard

All Blacks captain out with torn calf

All Blacks captain out with torn calf

Scott Barrett will miss the rest of the All Blacks’ test series against France after the 31-27 win in Dunedin. Video / Mark Mitchell

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die

NZ Herald’s Jenni Mortimer and Mitchell Hageman on the top blockbuster movies you need to see before you die. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Hipkins criticises COVID response inquiry and US pushes for Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Hipkins criticises COVID response inquiry and US pushes for Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the inquiry into NZ's Covid 19 response provides a platform for conspiracy theorists; the US government pushes for ceasefire in Gaza.

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign

Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

NZ food-tech firm aims to reshape nutrition landscape

NZ food-tech firm aims to reshape nutrition landscape

Radix aims to transform nutrition with data-driven, nutrient-packed meals for mainstream retail expansion.

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill

She told the submitter that she had a 'PhD in political theory'.

How markets are reacting to Trump's new tariff deadline

How markets are reacting to Trump's new tariff deadline

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now about Trump's new tariff deadline and how markets have responded. Video / Herald NOW

Travel Tuesday with Lorna Riley

Travel Tuesday with Lorna Riley

TripNotes podcast host, Lorna Riley gives us insight into all things travel.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party

Ted Zorn from Massey University breaks down Elon Musk's plans to launch new America Party. Video / Herald NOW

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band

Tech Journalist Peter Griffin chats the future of AI generated art with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Updates on the Stewart Island death

Updates on the Stewart Island death

Mike Thorpe NZ Herald Senior Reporter gives an update on the Stewart Island death

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs, Garth Bray from BusinessDesk on Herald Now

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now

New Zealand|politics

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

Takapuna Golf Course: Auckland Council confirms controversial flood prevention plan

Takapuna Golf Course: Auckland Council confirms controversial flood prevention plan

Auckland council’s flood prevention plan could cut Takapuna Golf Club in half — but one club spokesperson says it doesn’t have to be that way.

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