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National’s Announcement Won’t Touch The Sides Of NZ’s Welfare Dependence
National’s welfare announcement won’t touch the sides of NZ’s welfare dependence behemoth. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The Platform app for...
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Shock At Chris Hipkins’ Rollback On A Compulsory Basics Curriculum
Dame Professor Elizabeth Hipkins is shocked at Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ rollback on a compulsory basics curriculum. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus...
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Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer?
One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Could National win the election and lose its biggest names? | Election 2026: The Podcast
Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names? Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest...
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Solar could save Kiwis thousands — so what’s stopping us? | The Front Page
Could solar panels and electric vehicles help New Zealand households save thousands on energy? Rewiring Aotearoa’s Mike Casey joins The Front Page to explain the potential savings from electrification, the upfront costs stopping people...
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What does the future look like? Politicians share their visions.
Ryan Bridge asks politicians, Shane Jones - NZ First, Tamatha Paul - Greens and Nicola Willis - National their vision for the future of New Zealand, during The Future of New Zealand Debate. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook...
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Revealed: price tag on New Zealand record-shattering house sale | Ryan Bridge TODAY
OneRoof's Catherine Smith tells Herald NOW the staggering pricetag on Andersons Cove property sale. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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'I want New Zealand to be a tax haven': A new take on the billionaire debate | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Panellists Mark Crysell and Louise Wallace talk about The Future of New Zealand Debate, Tennessee's botched execution, and Wallace's new stage show. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Can AI help revitalise te reo Māori?
Te Pāti Māori spokesperson Oriini Kaipara said there needs to be a "robust discussion" about intellectual property rights and te reo. "We have iwi who are actually actively on the ground having these discussions about how we protect our...
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Politicians share their vision for the future of NZ
Ryan Bridge asks politicians, Barbara Edmonds - Labour, Nicole McKee - Act, Oriini Kaipara - Te Pāti Māori and Daniel Eb - Opportunity their vision for the future of New Zealand. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Former Prime Minister John Key Debates Harry Mowbray On Strategic Voting
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Investing: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio | Ryan Bridge TODAY
US 10-year bond yields hit highest level in 24 years, Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson joins Herald NOW to explain why it could be good news. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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'Process was fake': What the victim's mother said after botched execution | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Knoxville journalist John North says he spoke to the mother of Christa Pike's victim, who said she knew all along that Pike wouldn't die. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Shane Jones on policing AI
How would Shane Jones deal with a rogue AI? Watch more from the Future Of New Zealand Debate here: Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Hashim Mosawi Tells His Story Of Being Left Behind In Afghanistan By NZ
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Ro Edge Calls For More Attention To Women’s Rights Amongst Leaders Debate
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Harry Mowbray Defends Strategic Voting Campaign
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What does Nadine say will 'haunt' Ryan' for the rest of his career'? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
New Zealand business leader Fraser Whineray revisits The Future of New Zealand Debate, and talks about what sort of leader our country needs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Look at a banknote for inspiration | Herald NOW Business
Our money celebrates the Kiwis who built this country. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Firefighters remain at Queenstown fire with overnight rain bringing hope | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Fire & Emergency District Commander Blair Kiely on the Queenstown fire's latest updates. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Fusion race heats up, NZ eyes a bigger role | Herald NOW Business
Tech with 2degrees. Danu Abeysuriya of Rush Digital on the race to make fusion commercially viable and why NZ’s OpenStar is in the mix. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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NZ Herald Live: National announces campaign for random drug testing
National’s social development and employment spokeswoman Louise Upston and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a media stand-up. Check out our playlists: Like NZ Herald on Facebook: Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: Follow NZ Herald on...
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'Seamlessly slipping in': Who will replace the injured Richie Mo'unga? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former All Black Ian Jones says he thinks Beauden Barrett is the obvious choice at first-five because of Richie Mo'unga's injury. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HNOW: Ryan Bridge TODAY 9th October 2026
Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HNOW: Business with Garth Bray 9th October 2026
Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders, live from the NZ Herald newsroom. Check out our playlists: NZ...
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By the power of Grayskull! Is Zuru really about to buy Mattel? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
No denial, but no detail either from Nick Mowbray as rumours swirl over a bid to buy the owner of the Barbie, He-Man and Hot Wheels brands. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, October 8, 2026
Morning Headlines | Health officials warn over unapproved weight-loss drugs and Winston Peters wants conversion-practices ban overturned | Thursday, October 8, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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'Untrue and far-fetched': Wong on Peters' 'jack-up of a party' comment | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong responds to Winston Peters' kingmaker swipe. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Election energy policies put investors on alert | Herald NOW Business
Forsyth Barr analyst Andrew Harvey Green on the election’s competing energy policies, what they could mean for power prices, investment and the sector. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Future of NZ debate wash-up | Herald NOW Business
The Future of NZ debate delivered a buffet of current and future talent ... as well as dancing robots and G-D-Pizza. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter: