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Rocket Labs cuts into Starlink's space lane with $14b Iridium deal | Tue 30 Jun 30.06.2026 3:53

Sir Peter Beck's reusable rocket launch and space systems company is buying global sat-phone network Iridium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can this car drive upside down? | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 4:57

Driven's Damien O'Carroll tells Herald NOW  evewrything we know about McMurty's inasanley powerful Spierling hypercar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drugs, sex and violence: The shocking content AI chatbots are showing children | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 5:48

Safe Surfer Co-Founder Rory Birkbeck joins Herald NOW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Outlook: Oil returns to near pre-war prices | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 6:36

SpaceX, Micron, and oil prices: Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson joins Herald NOW for a look at the latest movement in the global economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar savings $3k for average home, net of finance costs, says Rewiring Aotearoa | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 3:14

Aggressive electrification could save NZ $64b over 15 years; plus, Hyrox leaps ahead of CrossFit signups at gyms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Stoked as bro' Family celebrates buying first home just days after eviction | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 4:01

Nikitia Pouwhare and her family bought a three-bedroom home just eight days after receiving an eviction notice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World-first documentary explores Antarctic winter through Te ao Māori lens | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 5:50

Behind-the-scenes of Ranginui: Call of the Ice, with Julia Sartorio and Miriama Kamo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Will TOP crack 5% ahead of the election? | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 10:22

Pead PR founder, Deb Pead and Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges discuss the top stories of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the controversial Central Otago gold mine still go ahead? | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 4:48

Santana Minerals CEO says the fast track approval pause is an "opportunity to get things absolutely right".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2019 world cup 'turned kiwi fans against Ben Stokes' | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 6:37

The Monday sports panel reflects on the retirement of Ben Stokes, New Zealand's exit from the FIFA World Cup and Liam Lawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'McKee 'I'm sick of being told I'm not Māori enough' | Mon 29 Jun 29.06.2026 7:28

ACT's new deputy leader Nicole McKee talks about her party's plan for smaller government, and criticism of her commitment to her Māori heritage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Win or go home' - will the All Whites prevail at the World Cup? | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 3:17

Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine joins Herald NOW ahead of the All White's most important game at the World Cup so far.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 3:17

MetService's Heather Keats with the weekend weather where you are. Friday 26 June.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Burdett on the latest sexual allegations against police commissioner Richard Chambers | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 3:47

Former police negotiator, Lance Burdett explains what this could mean for the commissioner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Absolute total shambles' Goldsmith and Jackson spar over conservation bill | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 8:52

National Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson on the latest police scandel, conservation land policy and the latest polls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to the Civic | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 6:13

Michelle Kasey has performed with the likes of Snoop Dogg, joined by veteran cabaret dancer Kiki Kisses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac lowers inflation, OCR forecasts; Iran tests truce, striking cargo ship | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 3:03

Westpac sees inflation and OCR peaking at 4% now war is over; US headline inflation hit 4.1% in May; IMO halts Gulf shipping evacuations after incident.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our reporter tries out the worlds highest lift and descent ride LIVE | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 6:23

Herald NOW reporter Katie Oliver reports live, suspended from the top of the sky tower.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer on the ground following Venezuela's worst earthquake in a century | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 4:55

Photographer Manu Quintero describes the moment the earthquake hit Caracas, killing more than 188 people. Video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to make of Liam Lawson F1 reports, Black Caps start and Warriors injuries | Fri 26 Jun 28.06.2026 6:44

Herald Sport's Winston Aldworth and Christopher Reive look ahead to the sporting weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blow to Far North economy as mill proposed to close | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026 3:41

Marcus Coverdale, Workers First Union organiser, says the flow-on effects of the mill closure could be devastating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Games 2026 uniform revealed | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026 3:06

Herald NOW reporter, Katie Oliver joins the athletes as they reveal their official Glasgow 2026 uniforms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trucks v cars - who should pay a bigger share of new congestion charges? | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026 6:08

Charging trucks 4 times what cars will pay won't help congestion, say National Road Carriers. Auckland Council seems to agree, for different reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the Manosphere's dangerous influence | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026 7:03

Youth mentor Mac Stephenson says the online manosphere promotes the idea that men can dominate women and society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viv Beck 'not the right person' - former HOTC board member | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026 5:41

Former Heart of the City board member Murray Crane says the organisation needs a fresh start and has been dealing with too much bureaucracy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.