Heavyweight boxer walks out of ring in protest over money

Business with 2degrees - BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on the ballooning cost of a state highway and the impact of breaking up the gentailers.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about NCEA changes and his party's tax plans.

NZ Winegrowers Advocacy General Manager Sarah Wilson on Trump's tariffs and what they will mean for NZ Wine exports.

NZ's gentailers are joining forces to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, in a bid to keep the lights on and manage power usage.

Miesa Grobbelaar speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about helping to rescue a juvenile female whale after it became entangled in a marine chain.

Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.

NCEA to be scrapped, new 10-year deal for Huntly Power Station and New Zealand out of its depth with tariffs.

Cherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa Tswanya

MetService Weather: 5 August. Video / MetService

Coroner finds burnout damage to intersection contributed to the fatal crash, where Canadian tourist Helen Poon was killed.

NZ Herald property editor, Anne Gibson is with us to discuss what can be done to get developers moving on empty spaces – some, that have been desolate for decades.

Erica Stanford live on Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess of the Big League Podcast look back at the Warriors' loss to the Dolphins.

David Seymour says new NCEA changes "absolutely fantastic". Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti address the media.

Liam Dann speaks with ANZ Group chief economist Richard Yetsenga on the impact of Trump tariffs on New Zealand.

Ex-top cop Jevon McSkimming's name suppression ends and NCEA is to be phased out over the next 5 years. Video / NZ Herald

Swap winter blues for that holiday feeling in Tropical North Queensland

Ex-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drops on objectionable material charges. Video / NZ Herald, Pool

Ryan Bridge speaks to Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe on achieving the lowest rates rise in New Zealand.

PPTA President Chris Abercrombie talks about the impact of Government's decision to replace NCEA. Video / Herald NOW

Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis.

Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Sarah Henry, Are Media editorial director, join Ryan Bridge on the Herald NOW panel to discuss the big issues from today. Video / Herald NOW

Sport Panel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW: Liam Lawson, All Blacks team naming and The Warriors' cruel loss to the Dolphins.

Erica Stanford and Christopher Luxon make an education announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge after NZ was slapped with a 15% tariff by US. Video / Herald NOW

Newstalk ZB's South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the senior Labour MP standing down and a new robotic lab for Christchurch.

World first research by Auckland University shows effect of fidgeting on the brain function of people with ADHD. Video / Herald NOW

Business with 2degrees for Monday 4th August. Video / Herald NOW

AT Parking Services group manager John Strawbridge responds after mobility permit holders were fined after new software didn’t pick up their permits.

Martin Snedden speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill and its apparent lack of funding for grassroots sports.

NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Adam Pearse speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about New Zealand's response to a 15% US tariff, the National Party conference and changes at NCEA

Liam Lawson finishes 8th at the Hungarian Grand Prix and Black Caps pace bowler Nathan Smith is ruled out of the final Cricket test against Zimbabwe. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW weather for Monday, 4th August 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Green Party co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick on government plans to overhaul conservation land law.

Trade Minister Todd McClay intends to negotiate the 15% trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump and a major announcement over the future of NCEA is expected. Video / NZ Herald

Reporter Loyalty is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are tending the chickens and gardens with the help of George Washington himself.

Retail reporter Tom Raynel talks to two former New World Victoria Park workers who allege ageism in Foodstuffs hiring process. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury emeritus Professor David Norton is with us to break down whether we’ll be able to meet our ambitious climate targets.