A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with drink-driving and other offences following a crash that killed a 29-year-old taxi driver in the Auckland CBD.
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Motueka prepares for floods
The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard
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Trump claims progress made on Gaza ceasefire, Green Party say tackling poverty is best response to shoplifting, and homicide investigation in Ponsonby. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Newbies likely to make debut in All Blacks test in Dunedin
NZ Herald Rugby Correspondent Liam Napier on the build-up ahead of Saturday's All Blacks test against France in Dunedin. Video / Herald NOW
How come it's not cheaper at home?' - Consumer NZ CEO on the price of butter
Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy talks to Ryan Bridge about the price of butter.
Herald NOW's panel on Jaffas and the controversial Warehouse ad
Maurice Wiliamson and Sarah Sparks join Ryan Bridge to talk about the decision to stop making Jaffas and the removal of a controversial Warehouse ad. Video / Herald NOW
Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.
Christchurch surgeon on waiting lists and how to fix them
Christchurch surgeon Chris Wakeman talks to Ryan Bridge following elective surgery announcement.
Scorching heatwave hits Europe with Spain and Portugal recording hottest June ever
Broadcaster Carly Flynn and her daughter Tilly Flynn talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge from heatwave struck Spain as extreme temperatures hit Europe.
The price of butter, The Warehouse and women-led start-ups
2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Chris Hipkins on law and order and new sentences for 'coward punches'
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passes in US Senate
Ethics and Public Policy Center's Henry Olsen on US President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passing in the US Senate and Elon Musk's funding threats.
Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel
Chlöe Swarbrick Green Party Co-Leader and ACT leader David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel.
Auckland Surf Park wins fast-tracking for extensions
Mark Francis, a director of AW Holdings which is in the joint venture for the park, announced success today. Video / Cameron Pitney
Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park
The multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW Holdings
Flood hit regions prepare for more severe weather
Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge as the region prepares for forecast severe weather which will hit already flood hit areas.
Everything you need to know about incoming severe weather
MetService Meteorologist Thapi Makgabutlane talks to Ryan Bridge about the storm forecast to hit already flood damaged regions.
Police cordon off street in Auckland suburb of Ponsonby
Renall St in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been cordoned off by police after an incident on private property. Video / Carson Bluck
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua
Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.
Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025
Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills
Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.
Napier nursing student faces cancer for fifth time
Meg Higgs seeks new cancer treatment in Mexico after fifth relapse.
Fore The Record with Blair Tuke
Blair Tuke joins the Herald at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club to reflect on a busy year. Video / Michael Craig
Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef
More than 9000 known species call the Great Barrier Reef home. Video / GBRMPA
Discussing the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith break down the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin this weekend.
Dramatic car fire in Dunedin
Two people had a lucky escape after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin and caught fire this afternoon.
Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa
The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement.
Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills
The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell
Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association
Dr Natalie Lloyd talks to Ryan Bridge about the NZ Veterinary Association joining calls for feral cats to be added to Predator 2025 list.
Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods
The British TV star is dealing with flood damage to his Ngātīmoti property.
Watch Live: Nicola Willis live on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings
Host Nick Mills discusses supermarkets and the state of the economy with the Finance Minister
What you can do to reduce the impact of flood events
Gabriel Muller from Material Impact talks to Ryan Bridge about what communities can do to reduce the impact of flood events.
Paula Bennett and Dileepa Fonseka on Herald NOW's panel talk feral cats and business confidence
Ask Me Anything Podcast Host Paula Bennett and BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka talk to Ryan Bridge about culling feral cats and business confidence on the rise.
Tesla's new robotaxi service hits speedbumps on launch
Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain talks tech with Ryan Bridge thanks to Noel Leeming
Not just family violence: New report highlights NZ femicide crisis
A report reveals systemic, preventable violence against women and girls, urging recognition of femicide as a crisis
Watch: First look inside the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland
'It is so beautiful' - NZ Herald Property Editor talks to Herald NOW about the new CRL midtown station in central Auckland