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Should schools decide what free lunches look like? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Panelists Alf Filipaina and Deborah Pead discuss how best to make sure schools kids aren't hungry, and concern over changes to the history curriculum. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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'No longer viable': Marlborough Wine and Food Festival put on hold | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood joins Herald NOW with the latest headlines from the South Island, Friday, August 21. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Dave Rennie gives Fabian Holland the nod for All Blacks lock | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby, Elliott Smith, on Dave Rennie. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Ryan Bridge: Maybe the banks aren't a cartel | Ryan Bridge TODAY
There's a lot of noise around banks in this country, but results speak for themselves. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Dave Rennie gives Fabian Holland the nod for All Blacks lock
Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby, Elliott Smith, on Dave Rennie. Damian McKenzie has recovered from injury to take his place in the backfield, and Fabian Holland has forced his way into the starting All Blacks team for the opening test in...
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US national debt passes US$40 trillion mark | Herald NOW Business
US Treasury announces it will double its long-term debt buyback operations to try to curb borrowing costs on its national debt. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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SPORT PANEL: Will it be victory for the All Blacks in first test? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald Sport journalists Alex Powell and Nathan Limm talk upcoming All Blacks, Black Ferns and Warriors games, plus Liam Lawson in the Dutch Grand Prix. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Are politicians failing our children's education? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Teachers are calling for a long-term plan for our education sector. May Road School principal Lynda Stuart joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Datagrid bets on Southland's AI boom | Herald NOW Business
Datagrid's Benjamin Black says Southland can become a major AI hub, as the company tackles concerns over data centre power and water use. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Luxon v Hipkins: When and where to watch Election 2026 Leaders Debates | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald editor at large Shayne Currie talks election debates, Kamahl Santamaria, and a parking row at TVNZ's building. 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 24th August 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 24th August 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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Weather outlook: Rain or shine this weekend? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService's Heather Keats with your weekend weather outlook, Friday, August 21. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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US market rally broadens beyond mega-cap tech | Herald NOW Business
S&P Global’s Anu Ganti on the broadening US market rally, AI’s next phase and what market shifts mean for investors. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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A New Grant For The Poultry Industry To Protect Against Bird Flu
Andrew Hoggard, Biosecurity Minister - A new grant for the poultry industry to protect against bird flu, a need to crack down on rural crime and decisions on Freshwater Farm Plans released. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only...
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Bond sequel: US debt buybacks aren't helping, so the US Treasury tries more | Ryan Bridge TODAY
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says debt buybacks could go higher than US$4b; local earnings show listed firms simplifying and cautious on growth. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Is AI breaching copyright by using NZ content? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on whether our laws are strong enough to keep big tech companies from stealing Kiwi content. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Spark targets earnings growth after tough year | Herald NOW Business
Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says mobile growth and cost cuts are key to lifting earnings, after underlying ebitdai fell 2.4% in FY26. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald...
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SkyCity faces tough year as profits tumble | Herald NOW Business
SkyCity's Jason Walbridge outlines a tough FY26, with profits falling sharply as the casino operator targets major cost cuts and debt reduction. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026. Fabian Holland surprise inclusion, Luxon welcomes Thai counterpart, 9000+ number plates scanned in fine-chasing operation. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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MetService morning weather update: August 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 21, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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What Kmart's Checkout Shake-Up Means For NZ Shoppers
Bodo Lang, Massey University Marketing Professor on what Kmart's checkout shake-up means for NZ shoppers. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The...
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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday, August 21, 2026. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones Says Fish Farms Are The Way To Go
Fisheries minister Shane Jones says fish farms are the way to go (and why you need fast-track to make them happen) Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus...
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National Road Carriers Calls For Minister Of Supply Chain
Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO of National Road Carriers on their call for a Minister of Supply Chain. 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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How do you know if your cat is obese?
SPCA's Alison Vaughan explains what a healthy cat's weight looks like with PetSure data showing obesity rates double within the first year. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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If the Mount Maunganui landslide risk was known, why was nothing done? | The Front Page
The Mount Maunganui landslide has been described as "preventable". A damning review into the disaster has revealed a litany of failures by authorities who “missed several opportunities” to evacuate campers to safety. Six people died...
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Citizenship Voting Poll Shows That Only Winston Peters Is In Step.
Shock of shocks! Citizenship voting poll shows that only Winston Peters is in step. 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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ML Breaks Down The Mt Maunganui Landslide Report
Michael Laws breaks down the Mt Maunganui landslide report and condemns the lack of accountability 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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Bureaucrats Can’t Build Hospitals But Frustrate Efficiency
Former Labour minister Pete Hodgson laments that bureaucrats can’t build hospitals but frustrate efficiency Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by joining Platform Plus: Download The...