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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...
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Does Auckland need a night mayor? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former Amsterdam Night Mayor Mirik Milan on turning raucous city nightlife into an economic powerhouse. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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'Govt should not be parents': Act and Greens aligned on social media ban | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act deputy leader Nicole McKee and Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick debate gun laws and the proposed social media ban. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Will basic council services be cut because of the rate cap? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says the rates cap is about certainty and reining in council 'nice to have' spending. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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MetService morning weather update: August 26, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 26, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 and rate caps could force many councils to cut back on services. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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'It costs a lot of money to look this cheap': Dolly Parton has died, aged 80. | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Music journalist Marty Duda reflects on the life of country music legend Dolly Parton. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Kiwibank might put forward an offer for TSB. 'It's a bit surprising' | Herald NOW Business
Kiwibank's challenge is lending deposits out and growing its share in the mortgage market. Matthew Goodson Salt Funds. Video / Herald NOW Business Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Did we fix housing — or just tank the economy? | The Economy of Everything
The Financial Times says Auckland has solved its housing crisis — but has it really? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at why housing affordability has improved, the economic pain sitting behind falling Auckland house prices, why older...
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Queenstown Mayor wonders where Regional Deal With The Government Went
Queenstown Mayor John Glover wonders where his regional deal with the government went. 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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COLFO On Brian Tamaki's Gun Licence Revocation & Firearms Seizure
Hugh Devereux-Mack, Spokesperson for COLFO on their letters sent to politicians following Brian Tamaki's gun licence revocation and firearms seizure. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The...
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National's Social Media Ban Is A “Fool’s Errand”
Nathan Seiuli, Executive Director of PILLAR - National's Social Media Ban is a “Fool’s Errand”. 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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Auckland's Harbour Crossing: More Studies, No Decisions
Dr Timothy Welch, Auckland University Senior Lecturer Architecture and Planning - Auckland's harbour crossing: more studies, no decisions. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $34.99/month! Join now → Support The Platform by...
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Is banning social media the best way to protect children online? | The Front Page
The Government's pushing ahead with banning social media for under-16s. It mirrors rules that took effect in Australia last year - requiring the likes of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to bring in stronger age verification. If they...
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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, August 25, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Husband and wife jailed over manslaughter, Stanford confident social media ban will pass and Health Minister says staffing shifts improving | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Check out our playlists: NZ Herald...
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Could your social media posts land you in court? | Case By Case
A man said his livestream behaviour was just an online persona designed to attract viewers. A Family Court judge found it amounted to psychological abuse. On Case by Case, Jane Yee and Open Justice reporter Shannon Pitman look at the...
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Cr Ray Chung On The Vagaries Of Wellington’s Water & Governance
Cr Ray Chung on the vagaries of Wellington’s water and governance 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...
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ML Breaks Down The Under-16s Social Media Ban - The Road To Hell …
Michael Laws breaks down the under-16s social media ban - the road to Hell … 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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Economist Offers Some Solutions To Break The Electricity Cartel In NZ.
Economist Geoff Bertram offers some solutions to break the electricity cartel in NZ. 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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'Very ineffectual': What can NZ learn from Australia's social media ban?
Business of Tech podcast host Peter Griffin says 85% of Australian teens are still on social media platforms despite the ban. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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David Seymour Calls For One Law for All With New Bill
David Seymour calls for one law for all with new bill. 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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Winston Peters Stands Against Social Media Ban For U16s
Winston Peters stands against 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 Store: Google Play: Call...
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Would you stay at Vietnam's 'Crazy House'? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Trip Notes podcast host Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Don Brash On ACT’s New Constitution Reform Bill
Don Brash on ACT’s new Constitution Reform Bill. 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 0800...
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Will US hit China in a plan to squeeze Iran's financial enablers? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Operation Economic Outcast quiet on any China sanctions. Plus, failed in London, try Hong Kong; Shein IPO seeks US$27b, down from US$100b. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ...
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Most farmers worse off under Opportunity's rural land tax | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Federated Farmers board member Mark Hooper explains the modeling that shows farmers could be up to $48k worse off under Opportunity's tax system. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Ryan Bridge: Labour takes Nicola Willis' fiscal bait | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour's fallen into a cunning wee trap set by Nicola Willis a few weeks ago. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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'Anybody who cares': Erica Stanford pleads for social media ban support | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Education Minister Erica Stanford says they've answered all Labour's questions about the new social media bill and there's nothing insurmountable. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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HNOW: Ryan Bridge TODAY 26th 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: