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19 Jun 04:55 AM

Has Cristiano Ronaldo become a World Cup problem for Portugal?

Cameron McMillan and Christopher Reive from Herald Sport look at Auckland FC's impending departures, the Fifa World Cup so far, and provide updates on the Black Caps and Warriors.

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19 Jun 03:11 AM

Mother and son make world cup history

World Cup: New Zealand makes history with first mother-son duo.

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19 Jun 03:01 AM

MetService severe weather warning

MetService severe weather warning: June 19 - 21 . Video / MetService

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19 Jun 02:55 AM

Friends and fans remember Dame Jools Topp

Friends, family, fellow artists, politicians and fans of Dame Jools Topp have gathered at the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre to commemorate her life. Video / Jason Dorday

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19 Jun 02:04 AM

Watch: The final voyage of the Twofold Bay

Footage from Grundy Productions shows the final hours aboard the Twofold Bay and the moment it sank off Napier to begin a new life as an artificial reef. Video / Grundy Productions

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19 Jun 01:59 AM

Project Sunrise cabins revealed

Qantas says the special ultra-long-haul aircraft will include six enclosed suites, each with work and dining spaces for one or two people. Video / Qantas

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19 Jun 01:45 AM

NZ Herald Live: Celebration of Dame Jools Topp

NZ Herald Live: Celebration of Dame Jools Topp.

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19 Jun 01:20 AM

Hot air balloon crashes into trees in Methven

Two people were assessed at the scene, with one transported to a local medical centre in a minor injuries. Video / Supplied

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19 Jun 12:02 AM

HNOW Business 19 June 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

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18 Jun 09:29 PM

Ryan Bridge TODAY 19 June 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.

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18 Jun 09:27 PM

Under the Influence / The girl in the park

As a young girl scrolls through her phone in the park her social media feed comes to life, with horrifying results.

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18 Jun 09:17 PM

'Get out there and vote': The Daily Panel discusses the polls of polls | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Media specialist Carmen Parahi and broadcaster Mark Crysell discuss the morning's top headlines. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:55 PM

'Will police scrap the Tom Phillips Netflix documentary? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is considering banning the filmmakers from using crime-scene footage. Media Insider's Shayne Currie joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:44 PM

Winter Solstice: How cold will it get on the longest night of the year? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Your weekend weather outlook with Metservice's Heather Keats. Friday 19 June. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:41 PM

GDP: Is New Zealand's economy actually on the mend? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold explains what's behind the latest GDP figures. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:33 PM

Kim Dotcom, 'Bitcoin Jesus' and a $15m mansion; Anzco Foods' $800m meat deal | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Anzco Foods offers Egan family interests $800m for Greenlea Group; Kim Dotcom loses court battle over mortgage on $15m Queenstown home. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:25 PM

Willie Jackson says Nicola Willis has done coalition partner Shane Jones dirty | Ryan Bridge TODAY

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson join Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:07 PM

Poll: Will the Opportunity Party be kingmaker at the 2026 election? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Stu Donovan unpacks the latest NZ Herald-Motu Poll of Polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 08:04 PM

Forest and Bird fires back at Conservation Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY

'Forest and Bird Managing Director, Richard Capie reveals why the bill is so problematic. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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18 Jun 07:56 PM

Shop shakedown 'dented my consumer confidence' - Garth Bray 2degrees Business | Herald NOW Business

'There's the simple confidence you can shop without being scammed or hustled, or in my case, straight up confronted inside a store.' Video / Herald NOW Business

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18 Jun 07:49 PM

MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 19, 2026

MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / MetService

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18 Jun 07:38 PM

Four Square Te Puna demolition

A quick-cut video showing the demolition of the old Four Square in Te Puna and the opening of the new store.

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18 Jun 07:30 PM

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday, June 19, 2026

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Gritty, counter-attacking maiden test century from Glenn Phillips and Mokoena strikes late in Atlanta | Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

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18 Jun 07:21 PM

Fifa World Cup: All Whites begin preparations for blockbuster Egypt match

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess reports in from San Diego, where the All Whites have begun preparations for the blockbuster clash with Egypt on Sunday (Monday NZT).

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18 Jun 07:15 PM

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 19, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Signing of US-Iran peace deal, economic recovery expanded beyond rural heartland | Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

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18 Jun 07:12 PM

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery

Footage shows the massive lid of one of the refinery's storage tanks being blown into the air. Video / X @visegrad24

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18 Jun 07:07 PM

Optimistic market reaction to oil flowing again. Phil Borkin JBWere | Herald NOW Business

50 million barrels of Iranian oil on the water that can hit global markets today. Video / Herald NOW Business

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18 Jun 06:40 PM

Z boss rejects claims of slow fuel price cuts | Herald NOW Business

Herald business editor at large Liam Dann interviews Z Energy chief Lindis Jones about fuel price margins. Video / Herald NOW Business

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18 Jun 06:32 PM

Glenn Phillips scores maiden test century as NZ claim day two honours

The allrounder made exactly 100 in the Black Caps' first innings.

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18 Jun 06:20 PM

Geopolitical shock knocks Auckland business confidence | Herald NOW Business

Auckland Chamber of Commerce CE Simon Bridges tells Herald NOW Business why business confidence has fallen sharply.

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18 Jun 06:17 PM

GDP surprise offers boost as markets watch the Fed | Herald NOW Business

Westpac economist Satish Ranchhod discusses the stronger-than-expected growth and the risks that remain. Video / Herald NOW Business

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18 Jun 06:15 PM

Look inside new Kāinga Ora apartments in Rotorua

A Victoria St Kāinga Ora housing development with 36 one- and two-bedroom apartments is now finished.

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18 Jun 06:00 PM

The Green Party candidate body-slamming opponents on weekends

Michel Mulipola, a Green Party candidate, spends his weekends body-slamming opponents. Video / Corey Fleming

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18 Jun 05:00 PM

RNZ's new view of Mike Hosking

RNZ has started moving into its new offices and studios in central Auckland – Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan highlights one particular view from the deck.

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18 Jun 05:00 PM

Where to now? Z Energy CEO Lindis Jones on the oil crisis and petrol prices

Liam Dann speaks with Z Energy CEO Lindis Jones about the global oil crisis, rising fuel prices and what comes next for New Zealand motorists.

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