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Taiwan’s AI boom offers lessons for NZ growth | Herald NOW Business
BusinessDesk’s Dileepa Fonseka returns from Taiwan with lessons for NZ on AI, industrial policy and building globally competitive industries. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram...
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Meridian profit surges as renewables ramp up | Herald NOW Business
As Meridian’s profit rebounds sharply, renewables investment accelerates. CEO Mike Roan outlines the growth plans and what they mean for power prices. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Retail results reveal where shoppers are spending | Herald NOW Business
Forsyth Barr's Paul Laxton Koraua breaks down the retail results, revealing where consumers are spending and which retailers are winning market share. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, August 27, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | MBIE misled officials about costly IT project and actor Tim Curry dies aged 80 | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Video / NZ Herald Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, August 27, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Stars captain heads offshore and Oli Welch and Ben Taylor advance to decider | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Video / NZ Herald Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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MetService morning weather update: August 27, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 27, 2026. Video / MetService Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Can councils deliver more with less under a 4% rates limit? | The Front Page
The Government wants to force councils to keep rate hikes at a maximum 4% from 2029. Councils would be expected to prepare for the change from next July. Local Government Minister Simon Watts has said it'll ease cost-of-living pressures...
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NZ Herald Live: Te Pāti Māori tax policy announcement
Te Pāti Māori makes a tax policy announcement. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Worst Property Managers Named & Calls For Rental Warrant Of Fitness
Sarina Gibbon - Worst property managers named and shamed in new report and calls for a rental warrant of fitness, awarded from an accredited source. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform...
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Shane Cameron On His New Book 'Mountain Warrior'
Shane Cameron former New Zealand and Commonwealth champion boxer on his new book 'Mountain Warrior'. 'It's not how you fall - it's how you rise’. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by...
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Ashley Church With A Round-Up Of The Last Fortnight In NZ Politics
Ashley Church, Markets and Political Commentator with a round-up of property, politics, social media ban for under-16-year-olds and remembering the one and only superstar Dolly Parton. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only...
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Simon O’Connor On Concerns Around Social Media Ban For U16s
Simon O’Connor on concerns around the Government's social media ban for U16s. 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...
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'Govt should not be parents': Act and Greens on social media ban
The coalition Government has splintered over its approach to social media regulation, with a bill introduced to Parliament banning use by under-16s despite NZ First and Act not agreeing with the proposal. The legislation will put the...
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'Everyone wants mental admin taken away': Why a meal kit is not just food | Ryan Bridge TODAY
My Food Bag founder Nadia Lim on the mental load of deciding what to have for dinner each night, and how it can be unevenly shared. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald...
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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown speaks on National’s bed tax ruling and AI music is being banned in Aus. | Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Video / NZ Herald Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Will we see a booming summer for tourism? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster on rental growth despite negative impacts of the mideast conflict and what to expect heading into the warmer months. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Real trade-offs to make': Rates cap shifts costs and puts services at risk | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Wellington mayor Andrew Little says capping rates increases at 4% means councils will struggle to fund services people expect. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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'Get on board or get out of the way': Mayor strikes back over rates cap, abandoned bed levy
Wayne Brown and Simon Watts go head to head in a week dominated by local government issues. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Karl Le Quesne On Electoral Commission’s Treaty Of Waitangi Concerns
Chief Electoral Officer, Karl Le Quesne on Electoral Commission’s Treaty of Waitangi concerns. 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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Mark Regev On Gaza, Lebanon And The Strait Of Hormuz
Mark Regev on Gaza, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. 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...
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Ryan Bridge: The case for four-year parliamentary terms | Ryan Bridge TODAY
This past week is proof that a four-year parliamentary term is probably a good idea. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Ashley Wickman search: Police checked Eagle before $8200-an-hour rescue helicopter
Ashley Wickman, 18, disappeared during a midnight swim with friends at Uretiti Beach, south of Whangārei, on November 30, 2024. New information reveals critical minutes were lost checking police’s Auckland-based Eagle helicopter while a...
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Auckland falling short of its own potential | Herald NOW Business
Committee for Auckland's Mark Thomas on the five areas for Auckland's growth from the State of the City report. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Rieko Ioane and Ethan Blackadder 'put their hands up' for test team | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former All Black Aaron Cruden says Rieko Ioane and Ethan Blackadder will probably be in the test match conversation after today's performance. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram...
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Vulcan Steel result – earnings up 16%. Wealth Watch with Generate | Herald NOW Business
Vulcan's first volume increase in 4 years. 'That's a really positive signal for the economy.' Greg Smith Generate Managed Funds specialist. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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NZ pet spending surges 54% amid retail slowdown | Herald NOW Business
Lightspeed's Nicole Buisson on NZ retailers seeing more transactions but smaller baskets as Kiwis spend more often but more cautiously. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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'Ended up inviting me for tea': Christie on interviewing Dolly | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Panelists Rawdon Christie and Alexia Hilbertidou react to the news Dolly Parton has died at age 80. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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More signs economy is in recovery after milder July quarter conditions | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Can we read The Warehouse Group guidance and SkyCity bids as evidence that consumer recovery is close? Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HNOW: Ryan Bridge TODAY 27th 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 27th 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...