The Government has rejected a vision to ban cruise ships from Milford Sound and close its airstrip while announcing $15.2m for infrastructure upgrades & conservation projects.

Kyiv's SBU releases video of a blast under the Crimean bridge, claiming Ukraine detonated a bomb on the key link between annexed Crimea and Russia. Video / AFP

In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Brown's comments on state owned businesses on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels chats to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning panel with Dileepa Fonseka and Sarah Sparks. Video / Herald NOW

Ryan Bridge talks with Mike Thorpe about the exciting rugby taking place in Christchurch. Video / Herald NOW

Forysth Barr: Personal Finance with Mark Richardson - Wednesday June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

New NZME chair Steven Joyce joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video Herald NOW

Labour leader Chris Hipkins reacts to mixed poll results. Video / Herald NOW

A call for protection for pets under family violence orders. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW

Tourism spending rebounds but still below pre-covid levels. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

HeraldNOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 4 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze on a historic ship The Tui by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia. Video / Derek Gerritsen

Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo

Incoming director Jim Grenon tells shareholders he is looking forward to "rolling up his sleeves"

Steven Joyce, Jim Grenon, Barbara Chapman and Michael Boggs talk to shareholders at the NZME annual shareholders' meeting at NZME in Graham St, Auckland. Visuals / Jason Dorday

Steven Joyce talks to media after the NZME annual shareholders' meeting at NZME in Auckland. Video / Jason Dorday

La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival runs at The Civic from 3-15 June. Video / NZ Herald

Senior Government minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker’s performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards, when he said “what a load of crap".

Kumeū Police got onto the case after locals awoke to the Kumeū Rugby Club fields torn up early on Saturday morning. Video / Jess McBride

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith discusses the National Music Centre project, housed in the basement of Wellington's Town Hall.

The project will expand a 6.5km stretch to four lanes. Funding approval is pending, with a decision expected later this year. Video / NZTA

Police are investigating after fire crews made the discovery at Muriwai beach. Video / Dean Purcell

Dame Catriona Williams on her King's Birthday Honour. Video / Herald NOW

Join Glenn Forsyth on Herald NOW this morning to discuss how the weather will affect food prices. Video / Herald NOW