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Floods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim Cuff
Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.
Debris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne Becconsall
A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.
The Toroa steam ferry is undergoing a complex restoration to once again cruise the Waitematā Harbour. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Arturo and Maureen Gatmaitan fear the stormwater at their property on Elliott Ave, Bayview, near Glenfield.
Flood fears for Auckland as high tide coincides with rush hour downpours. Video / Sarah Bristow
Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.
Teenage street skater Jessica Ready placed third at the X Games in Utah. Ready has returned home after her successful performance. Video / Dean Purcell
Residents in the Nelson/Tasman area have been urged to stay home as heavy rain warnings are upgraded to red in the already soaked region.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: July 11. Video / MetService
Katie Oliver, Herald Now reporter on the news to keep an eye on throughout the day.
Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.
Potatoes NZ board member Dacey Balle talks us through the state of the New Zealand potato industry.
Herald Now panel discussion with Deborah Pead from Pead PR and Chelsea Daniels, Host of The Front Page with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW
Ryan Bridge talks to the proud owners of New Zealand's best pub, The Freeport with Cleaver & Co, Mt Maunganui.
Rugby correspondent Liam Napier talks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW Live.
NZ broadcaster and former 3News sports reader Hamish McKay speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about losing 50 kilograms. Video / Herald NOW
Shayne Currie NZME Editor-at-Large with Ryan Bridge on Herald Now Live.
Are some rural areas still lacking wifi? Is New Zealand lagging behind in pest control? Answers to the big questions in Friday's rural segment.
Heather Keats, Metservice Head of Weather News talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now. Video / Herald NOW
Amanda Anisimova will meet Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon women's tennis singles final, Clayton Lewis has changed his plea to guilty for involvement in spot-fixing.
Wayne Langford Federated Farmers President on wet weather warnings for Tasman.
AI leading to a surge in cheating in schools and anti-scam taskforce to tackle online scammers. Video / NZ Herald
On Herald NOW Ryan Bridge gives us a reality check - and some inspiration this Friday morning.
Tracksuit just closed a US$25 million funding round to push its brand tracking tool into boardrooms, including in the epicentre of advertising - New York City.
On Herald Now Ryan talks with 2degrees Business and BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.
Auckland City Councillor, Josephine Bartley is among the leaders who chose to sleep it rough for a night.
Herald Now panel discussion with Dan Bidois, National MP and Shanan Halbert, Labour MP.
Vaughan Couillault, Papatoetoe High principal talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now about AI cheating.
Highlights from Far North's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Highlights from Wairarapa's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Highlights from Northland's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Highlights from Christchurch's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Highlights from Day 2 of Auckland's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Highlights from Nelson's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
The legacy of Nurse Maude, 90 years on from the largest funeral in the history of Christchurch.