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NZIER says OCR hikes still on the cards | Herald NOW Business

1 September 2026, 8:45am

Christina Leung on why the NZIER Shadow Board sees rates rising further, and the balancing act between inflation control and a weak economy. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram...

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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026

1 September 2026, 8:10am

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Government's being accused of giving the country the run-around with next year's fuel tax. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:

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Ryan Bridge: S&P flags NZ's 10% debt interest

1 September 2026, 8:05am

Our country has been borrowing more money to fund stuff, including everyday spending and election promises. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:

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Can cheaper student loans stop the brain drain? | The Front Page

31 August 2026, 5:40pm

National is promising to crack down on people abroad who are failing to pay back their student loans. If re-elected, the party would ease compulsory student loan repayments from 12 percent to 10 percent - and charge those living...

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It's Gambling Harm Awareness Week in NZ

31 August 2026, 5:40pm

Andree Froude, Advocacy & Public Health Director at Problem Gambling Foundation - It's Gambling Harm Awareness Week in NZ. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus...

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Birth Certificate Falsehoods: A Landmine For Schools

31 August 2026, 5:35pm

Fern Hickson, Spokesperson for Resist Gender Education on Birth Certificate falsehoods: a landmine for schools. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download...

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NZ Will Hurt If Fuel Tax Increases Keep Being Delayed Or Cancelled

31 August 2026, 5:35pm

Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ - NZ will be in a world of pain if the planned fuel tax increases keep being delayed or cancelled. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining...

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The Government’s Move To Restrict 18/19 Year Olds From The Dole

31 August 2026, 4:05pm

Beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton on the government’s move to restrict 18/19 year olds from the dole Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform...

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Sir Ian Taylor Claims MMP Lets Act Party Tail Wag The National Dog

31 August 2026, 3:05pm

Sir Ian Taylor claims MMP lets the Act Party tail wag the National dog Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app for free: App Store...

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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, August 31, 2026

31 August 2026, 2:40pm

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, August 31, 2026. The Prime Minister says we have no current red flags on fuel supply and NZ's debt has almost doubled. Video / NZ Herald Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...

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Michael Laws Breaks Down The Tertiary Student Loan Issue

31 August 2026, 2:35pm

Michael Laws breaks down the tertiary student loan issue - its huge and perversely structured Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app...

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Former AB Captain Breaks Down The 2nd Boks-All Blacks Test

31 August 2026, 2:35pm

Former AB captain Taine Randell breaks down the 2nd Boks-All Blacks test and previews the next. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app...

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Richard Prebble Has Big Predictions For The Upcoming Election

31 August 2026, 1:05pm

Richard Prebble has big predictions for the upcoming Election. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app for free: App Store: Google Play...

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Tim Costley On FENZ Continuing To Act Up

31 August 2026, 1:05pm

Tim Costley on FENZ continuing to act up. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app for free: App Store: Google Play: Call 0800 DEBATE or...

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Willy Jackson Promising Co-Governance Under Labour Government

31 August 2026, 12:35pm

Sean Plunket reacts to Willy Jackson promising Co-governance under Labour Government. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app for free...

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NZ debt nears $1 trillion but growth slows | Herald NOW Business

31 August 2026, 10:35am

NZ Herald Business editor at large Liam Dann on debt nearing $1t while borrowing is slowing, and why SME debt remains a concern. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald...

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NZ's grid faces a data centre power crunch | Herald NOW Business

31 August 2026, 10:05am

ABB's Energy Industries' Anders Maltesen on whether New Zealand can meet surging power demand and make better use of its existing electricity system. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...

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Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr | Ryan Bridge TODAY

31 August 2026, 9:50am

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr joins Herald NOW to discuss the markets movement. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter: