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Morgana O'Reilly brings her hit stage show to the big screen - Wed 29 Jul 02.08.2026 4:15

Kiwi actress Morgana O'Reilly on the film adaptation of her one-woman show Stories About My Body.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive: Poll of polls has Opportunity party in Parliament on 5% - Wed 29 Jul 02.08.2026 6:35

Opportunity Party Leader, Qiulae Wong reveals more policies as they pass the 5% threshold in the latest poll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seymour: Governing with Opportunity unlikley as they're 'pretty hard left' - Wed 29 Jul 02.08.2026 11:03

ACT's David Seymour and The Green's Chlöe Swarbrick react to the latest poll of polls and discuss the under 16 social media ban.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Could be 'NZ sporting history' - Hobbs set to race Glasgow 100m final - Wed 29 Jul 02.08.2026 5:20

Sky Sport presenter Kimberlee Ritchie says it would be massive if Zoe Hobbs won a medal in 100m sprint at Glasgow Commonwealth Games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The new normal?': Christchurch Hospital patients wait in corridors for treatment - Wed 22 Jul 02.08.2026 4:10

Newstalk ZB South Island news director, Claire Sherwood with the latest headlines from Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Undoubtedly athletes slipping through' - should we be concerned about Wada audit? - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 6:11

Former Drug Free Sport NZ CEO Graeme Steel says we are naive about how clean New Zealand athletes are, and some get through the testing regime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for greater transparency on AI data centre water use - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 7:04

Water New Zealand's Gillian Blythe on AI data centre policy and regulation and the latest report from the Water Services Authority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailer confidence rebounds after a shaky start to the year - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 5:28

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young explains why confidence is bouncing back in the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Labour do a deal with Opportunity in Mt Albert? - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 9:20

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins responds to National ruling out working with Opportunity and discusses wanting stronger powers to discipline coalition ministers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much tax does TikTok pay in New Zealand? - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 9:04

Brad Olsen, Infometrics Chief Executive and TikTok's Amy Bradshaw reveal what's behind the latest numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of the iceberg': Nurses say rats, fleas are part of a far bigger problem - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 5:30

Kerri Nuku, NZNO Kaiwhakahaere, says the government is failing to address healthcare funding issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget Europe - where are Kiwis skiing during NZ summer? - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 4:07

Trip Notes podcast host Lorna Riley joins the show to reveal the new hotspot for international skiing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you cross it? New Zealand's longest suspension bridge opens - Tue 28 Jul 27.07.2026 4:18

Hooker Valley bridge architect and engineer Dan Crocker tells Herald NOW the challenges of designing for an alpine environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$20m plan for experimental green steel at Glenbrook - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 4:22

CullBeck taking Kiwi science from the lab to production scale for steelmaking using hydrogen instead of coal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was holding onto a little bit of hope' - Olympic champ Kerr withdraws - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 3:40

Sky Sport presenter Rikki Swannell reports from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Hamish Kerr, the Silver Ferns and our medals so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Wasted energy and wasted effort': David Seymour responds to National's friendly fire - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 7:50

The ACT Leader on Nicola Willis' criticism over paid parental leave and how he'll fund a boost to the Pharmac budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran War: Is US military running out of munitions? - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 7:37

Former Lieutenant General Karen Gibson gives an update on the US-Iran war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More AI data centre policy to come after Greens' one year pause - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 5:18

Thomas Coughlan, NZ Herald Political Editor, joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm a bit worried' - panel weighs in on Wahs woes - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 5:17

Cam McMillan and Nathan Limm from NZ Herald sport give their take on Liam Lawson, the Warriors' loss, and Tottenham's visit to Auckland. Ryan Bridge TODAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the premium EV market reached its tipping point? - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 4:22

NordEast's Dane Fisher teases new Zeekr models ahead of launch event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Outlook: What U.S. inflation looks like amid Iran war - Mon 27 Jul 27.07.2026 4:47

Fed Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to hold rates at the central banks' next meeting. Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Almost becoming the nut job party': Willie Jackson on NZ First and Stuart Nash - Fri 24 Jul 24.07.2026 9:03

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson talk controversial comments from Stuart Nash and Paul Henry and breaking up the supermarket duopoly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A real threat to actors' livelihoods': Jennifer Ward-Lealand on AI in film - Fri 24 Jul 24.07.2026 5:17

Elon Musk says to expect an AI-generated Odyssey feature film by end of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over $3.30 a litre What surging oil prices mean for your fuel costs - Fri 24 Jul 24.07.2026 3:48

Waitomo CEO, Simon Parham reveals whether fuel prices will reach $3 again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil cracks $100 a barrel as Houthis open up second front in Gulf conflict - Fri 24 Jul 24.07.2026 3:43

Yemeni forces target Saudi tankers attempting to exit the Red Sea headed for Asian refinies, closing the B-route for oil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.