Focus: One dead in car and bus crash near Queenstown

Two-year-old golden retriever Remmy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George Heard

Scott Barrett will miss the rest of the All Blacks’ test series against France after the 31-27 win in Dunedin. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald’s Jenni Mortimer and Mitchell Hageman on the top blockbuster movies you need to see before you die. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the inquiry into NZ's Covid 19 response provides a platform for conspiracy theorists; the US government pushes for ceasefire in Gaza.

Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

Radix aims to transform nutrition with data-driven, nutrient-packed meals for mainstream retail expansion.

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Garth Bray from BusinessDesk speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now about Trump's new tariff deadline and how markets have responded. Video / Herald NOW

TripNotes podcast host, Lorna Riley gives us insight into all things travel.

Tech Journalist Peter Griffin chats the future of AI generated art with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Mike Thorpe NZ Herald Senior Reporter gives an update on the Stewart Island death

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs, Garth Bray from BusinessDesk on Herald Now

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

Auckland council’s flood prevention plan could cut Takapuna Golf Club in half — but one club spokesperson says it doesn’t have to be that way.

Rescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOW

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Criminal psychologist on the mushroom trial - why were we all so fascinated / what could have driven her to do it? Video / Herald NOW

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Footage showing a multimillion-dollar building project taking shape at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga. Video / Saint Kentigern College

Kindness Collective says kids should play more, and we agree. Reporter Louie is at Westfield Newmarket, where tamariki are celebrating World Play Day with epic LEGO builds.

Emergency services are at the scene of a submerged car in Christchurch’s Avon River.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said his side would focus on improving their finishing in the days before the second test in Wellington.

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders, Texas flooding death toll climbs and Covid inquiry continues.

The new onion variety is a first for the New Zealand market.

The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

The Act leader responded to questions about it emerged the Finance Minister was assessing banks' tax settings. Video / Mark Mitchell

As the Regulatory Standards Bill goes before a select committee, Seymour responded to some of the criticism. Video / Mark Mitchell

David Seymour speaks to the media on the Regulatory Standards Bill, with the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee hearing the first day of oral submissions.

Legendary brick builders from around the world compete for the title of Grandmaster of the Galaxy in the new series airing on Three. Video / Warner Bros. Discovery

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to the media

The Government is tweaking its flagship family tax policy by increasing the maximum refund amount and lifting the income threshold. Video / Mark Mitchell

Miss Universe NZ winner Abby Sturgin speaks to Ryan Bridge on her double life as a dedicated frontline police officer and pageant model. Video / Herald NOW

Kate Mounter Founder of Parachute First Aid on her tailored kits for families.

NZME sports reporters Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive give a sports update. Video / Herald NOW

Jenée Tibshraeny NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on the OCR announcement on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge in the HeraldNow studio. Video / Herald NOW

Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry.

A Market outlook thanks to our sponsors, Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.