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NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, May 22, 2026
Morning Headlines | Fears over the Government's social housing overhaul and Pharmac looks to expand free flu vaccines | Friday, May 22, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Nvidia and Walmart deliver strong results | Herald NOW Business
Two of the biggest stories driving markets right now — AI and the US consumer — were put to the test overnight with results from Nvidia and Walmart. Phil Borkin from JB Were discusses the latest. Video| Herald NOW Business Check out our...
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Why most active funds underperformed in 2025 | Herald NOW Business
S&P’s Sue Lee discusses SPIVA’s verdict on New Zealand fund managers. Video| Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Standard Charters CEO pedaling back on ‘lower-value human capital’ remarks| Herald NOW Business
Very poor choice of wording that hit a nerve, with fear and concern around AI automation. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr. Video| Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Racism claim after 'good Samaritan' arrested, searched and charged
Is there racism in our police? Is it systemic? In Northland, many Māori parents raise their children to be cautious when encountering police. But what happens when a young Māori man didn’t grow up in New Zealand and didn’t get “the...
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Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, May 21, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | RMA reform, and Winston Peters responds as Israeli minister taunts detained activists | Thursday, May 21, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald...
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Why a man ended up in handcuffs for helping out | The Front Page
It started with a young Māori man trying to help a stranger on the street. He ended up being pinned to the ground, handcuffed, locked in a cell, and a four-year court battle. Jamie Lawry ended up being found not guilty, but the case...
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Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 1: Phillipstown Hub
What will happen to the community now that Phillipstown Hub is facing closure? Video / Frank Film Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Nicola Willis On Cutting Public Service And The Upcoming Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on cutting public service and the upcoming budget. 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...
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Jordan Williams From Taxpayers’ Union On Cuts To Public Service
Jordan Williams from Taxpayers’ Union on cuts to public service. 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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The Petty (But Important) Sabotage Conducted By Public Servants
Michael Laws outlines the petty (but important) sabotage conducted by Wellington public servants 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...
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The Giant Moa Debate Nic Rawlence Outlines His Ethical Objections
The giant moa debate: Assoc Prof Nic Rawlence outlines his ethical objections 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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NZ First’s Member’s Bill Ensuring A Woman & Man Are Defined In Law
NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft on NZ First’s member’s bill ensuring the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in law. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The...
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Wellington’s Woes Multiply The Latest Concerns & Causes
Wellington’s woes multiply - Cr Tony Randle on the latest concerns & causes 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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No More "Good Character Discounts" For Sex Offenders
Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson Louise Parsons on No more "good character discounts" for sex offenders and the Judge in Nelson who reduced a rapists sentence for his kids sake. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only...
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Kiwis Withdrawing Kiwisaver As Fuel Prices & Cost-Of-Living Mounts
Jake Lilley, FinCap senior policy advisor on Kiwis withdrawing their Kiwisaver as fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures mount. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The...
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'Steroid olympics': Is the enhanced games a good or bad thing? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The daily panel debate the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Are we living in the 'Asian century'? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have joined forces to condemn US foreign policy, while Winston Peters tells Asia Symposium we're living in 'Asian century'. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Why is an environment award winning farm paying $150k-plus for consent? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Kerry Harmer says she has been fighting for consent for her farm since 2016, and the targets set for the nearby Ashburton Lakes are almost impossible. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Oil price drops 6% as supertankers move, Zespri's $3.56b direct return a record | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Supertankers start moving through Hormuz Strait, Zespri reports record kiwifruit sale volumes and prices, markets poised as Nvidia reports earnings. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Ryan Bridge: The robots are coming for your job | Ryan Bridge TODAY
"There's more chance your next new colleague will be bot or an AI tool than ever before. Here's why." 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 22 May 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 22 May 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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'I was shocked': Paramedic describes incredible cave rescue | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Auckland Westpac Helicopter Rescue paramedic Marcel Driessen and pilot Aaron Knight join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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'How much to smuggle meth into prison?' | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says organised crime infiltrating prisons is a global phenomenon. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Radio station mistakenly announces King’s death | Ryan Bridge TODAY
A radio station has been forced to apologise after it mistakenly announced that the King had died. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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A-League grand final officially a sell out | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former All White Fred de Jong says 'money talks', and very high investment is why Auckland FC has succeeded so quickly as a football club. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Where will wealthy Dubai expats flee? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Immigration lawyer and NZ First hopeful Stuart Nash reveals what the Government should do to attract wealthy Dubai expats. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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New framework urged for infrastructure spending | Herald NOW Business
Senior correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Kali Mercier about how costing infrastructure projects needs to change Video | Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Zespri's latest results and what they mean for growers | Herald NOW Business
Zespri's CE Jason Te Brake discusses its market results and what it says about the sector with Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter: