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How H5N1 reached NZ and what it means for our birds | The Front Page
H5N1 bird flu has landed in New Zealand. The positive result from a brown skua found at Wellington’s Petone Beach is the country’s first case of the strain. For months, officials, farmers, and DOC workers have been bracing for this...
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Ryan Bridge: Are dumb phones for kids a smart idea?
Remember the old Nokia? Or Alcatels? Those would leave kids with dumb phones - sans apps and the internet - just texts and phone calls. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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ACT Welcoming the Registrar (Assisted Dying) Annual Report
ACT MP, Todd Stephenson welcoming the Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus...
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Dan Meredith On The Great Toastie Takeover
Dan Meredith, Owner of Black Betty BBQ Hastings on The Great Toastie Takeover. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus...
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Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 9: Housing the Homeless
Beneath the veneer of a shiny new Christchurch lies a hidden wound: homelessness. Video / Frank Film Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Live: Dave Rennie answers selection questions
Dave Rennie answers selection questions for the test against Ireland. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Local wine business buys eight brands in bold expansion move | Herald NOW Business
Sam Poulter discusses how a family owned windery is expanding despite tough market Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Dave Letele and Kanoa Lloyd on death threats and life in the public eye
The daily panel with BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele and former broadcaster Kanoa Lloyd. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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We're swiping less at the checkout: retail card spending drops in June | Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ retail card spending rewinds May gains, Stripe makes a $90b bid for PayPal, and US Treasury to mint a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's face. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram...
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Ashley Church On Misinformation Spread By Hamas
Ashley Church on misinformation spread by Hamas. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus. Support The Platform by...
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Bird flu: What could the outbreak mean for NZ's $2.2 billion poultry industry?
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard explains how serious the outbreak could be for New Zealand's birdlife and poultry industry. Kiwis are being urged to know the signs of H5N1 bird flu after the “rapid-spreading” virus was detected on...
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Bob McCoskrie Calls Out Hacking In Gender Bill Submissions
Bob McCoskrie calls out hacking in Gender Bill submissions. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus. Support The...
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Andrew Hoggard On Bird Flu Reported In NZ
Andrew Hoggard on Bird Flu reported in New Zealand. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus. Support The Platform by...
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We’re in the middle of confession season | Herald NOW Business
The period when listed companies update the market if earnings are likely to land different to expectations": Rohan Koreman-Smit Forsyth Barr. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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David Seymour On Paul Henry & ACT’s Public Meetings Tour
David Seymour on Paul Henry, and ACT’s public meetings tour. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus. Support The...
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Major boost for anti-goldmine campaign after death of NZ actor Sir Sam Neill | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Supporters have honoured Neill by donating to the campaign. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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David Letele takes over NZ Muscle chief executive role amid compliance concerns
Former boxer turned social advocate Dave Letele will take over as chief executive of troubled supplement retailer NZ Muscle. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Dave Letele and Kanoa Lloyd on death threats and life in the public eye | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The daily panel with BBM Motivation founder Dave Letele and former broadcaster Kanoa Lloyd. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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H5N1 – first case onshore – what does it mean for the farming sector? | Herald NOW Business
Federated Farmers' Mark Hooper on H5N1, plus how record returns are helping farmers cut debt. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Why New Zealand needs a cellphone addiction centre | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Touchgrass Youth Service clinician Frances Russell says cellphone addiction is causing genuine mental and physical health problems among young people. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Authentic representation in fashion with Kiri Nathan & Allyssa Verner-Pula | This is a Fashion Show
This podcast is brought to you by New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva, designed just for you. Hosted by the fabulous Sammy Salsa (@sammysalsastyle), consider this your front row seat to fashion’s hottest conversations. In this episode, we...
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How do you make sure you don't end up with a leaky building? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National building and construction spokesperson Chris Penk says requiring qualified engineers to sign off certain building work will save time and money. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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'We want to win back the public's trust': Air NZ's punctuality stats on the up | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Air New Zealand chief operations officer Kate Boyer reveals how the airline has improved this year. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Air New Zealand's new Premier cabins revealed | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Air New Zealand chief operations officer Kate Boyer explains what is different about the new layout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 16, 2026
Morning Headlines | Biosecurity Minister warns poultry farms, National pressures Labour on rates caps, and housing market continues to soften | Thursday, July 16, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Are data centres for us? Tech with 2degrees. Danu Abeysuriya - Rush Digital | Herald NOW Business
Supporters say NZ has an opportunity with renewable energy to build a cleaner digital infrastructure sector, but there's been backlash overseas. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Buckle in for oil price volatility. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap | Herald NOW Business
"We've burned through all the buffers" oil broker tells FT. The tanks are running dry globally, with about 30 days in the reserve and 20 on the water. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Bird flu: What could the outbreak mean for NZ's $2.2 billion poultry industry? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard explains how serious the outbreak could be for New Zealand's birdlife and poultry industry. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Resist Gender Education Say Children Are Being Misled About Identity
Fern Hickson, Spokesperson for Resist Gender Education: Children are being misled about gender identity and says schools should focus on biological sex rather than gender ideology. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month!...
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The Latest Polls & The Dream Ride Being Given To The Opportunity Party
Pollster David Farrar on the latest polls, and the dream ride being given to the Opportunity Party. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by...