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Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update
Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.
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Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck

Civil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issues
The CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben Dickens

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances
The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck

Why alerts to NZ police about child sex abuse material on Snapchat have skyrocketed
Official figures reveal referrals about criminal content have more than doubled in 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell / Corey Fleming / Carson Bluck

Watch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaign
Police and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.

NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body
Denise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck

Civil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issues
The CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben Dickens

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances
The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck

Why alerts to NZ police about child sex abuse material on Snapchat have skyrocketed
Official figures reveal referrals about criminal content have more than doubled in 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell / Corey Fleming / Carson Bluck

Watch - ‘Hugely damaging’: Online extremists target NZ children in sadistic extortion campaign
Police and the Department of Internal Affairs say a new breed of ultra-violent online manipulators has emerged in New Zealand.

NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body
Denise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

Auckland family pleads for compassion amid deportation crisis
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck

Civil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issues
The CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben Dickens
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Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop
Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Car on its side on Southern Motorway
Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson
Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam
Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop
Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Car on its side on Southern Motorway
Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson
Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam
Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService
Business video

Flying ferry
Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures
Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments
PM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark Mitchell

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Williams Corporation's Manchester Square project, Christchurch
The developer is building 111 apartments in one of its largest projects. This shows progress by last November. Video / supplied

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat
West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil
Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.

Flying ferry
Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures
Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments
PM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark Mitchell

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Williams Corporation's Manchester Square project, Christchurch
The developer is building 111 apartments in one of its largest projects. This shows progress by last November. Video / supplied

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat
West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil
Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.

Flying ferry
Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures
Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments
PM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark Mitchell
Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Snowflake co-founders
In this interview Snowflake’s co-founders Benoit Dageville & Thierry Cruanes explain why they quit Oracle to build a software company that hit the biggest IPO in US tech history.

Markets with Madison: UBS trading floor
Swiss investment bank UBS’ trading floor in Sydney turns over A$3 billion a day, making for a high pressure environment.

Markets with Madison: Private equity’s opportunity
Pacific Equity Partners went on an A$5 billion business buying spree before Christmas. Its managing director explains the big opportunity ahead for private equity firms.

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Solar solution?
Large-scale solar farms are popping up around the country with developers like Lodestone Energy behind major investments. Do the market economics of grid-scale solar stack up?

Markets with Madison: Tariffs
The trade war has begun with US President Donald Trump rolling out reciprocal tariffs – but the calculations are being questioned.

Markets with Madison: Meet Waihi mine’s owner
OceanaGold’s global president & CEO explains why it’s intent on mining underneath land that’s home to an endangered species, despite controversy and a high cost to get to it.

Markets with Madison: Snowflake co-founders
In this interview Snowflake’s co-founders Benoit Dageville & Thierry Cruanes explain why they quit Oracle to build a software company that hit the biggest IPO in US tech history.

Markets with Madison: UBS trading floor
Swiss investment bank UBS’ trading floor in Sydney turns over A$3 billion a day, making for a high pressure environment.

Markets with Madison: Private equity’s opportunity
Pacific Equity Partners went on an A$5 billion business buying spree before Christmas. Its managing director explains the big opportunity ahead for private equity firms.

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

Markets with Madison: Solar solution?
Large-scale solar farms are popping up around the country with developers like Lodestone Energy behind major investments. Do the market economics of grid-scale solar stack up?

Markets with Madison: Tariffs
The trade war has begun with US President Donald Trump rolling out reciprocal tariffs – but the calculations are being questioned.

Markets with Madison: Meet Waihi mine’s owner
OceanaGold’s global president & CEO explains why it’s intent on mining underneath land that’s home to an endangered species, despite controversy and a high cost to get to it.

Markets with Madison: Snowflake co-founders
In this interview Snowflake’s co-founders Benoit Dageville & Thierry Cruanes explain why they quit Oracle to build a software company that hit the biggest IPO in US tech history.

Markets with Madison: UBS trading floor
Swiss investment bank UBS’ trading floor in Sydney turns over A$3 billion a day, making for a high pressure environment.

Markets with Madison: Private equity’s opportunity
Pacific Equity Partners went on an A$5 billion business buying spree before Christmas. Its managing director explains the big opportunity ahead for private equity firms.
Politics video

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics
Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.

Willis gives tariffs briefing
As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon makes tourism announcement
Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs
Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics
Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.

Willis gives tariffs briefing
As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon makes tourism announcement
Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs
Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics
Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.

Willis gives tariffs briefing
As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell
World video

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery
Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death
The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.

Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'
Madrid police say the birds were taken off the street and killed in the kitchen. Video / Madrid Police

Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times
Four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot and injured a man outside a home in Pocatello after police said he was 'armed with a knife'.

Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club
At least 124 people have been reported killed after a roof in a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed.

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery
Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death
The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.

Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'
Madrid police say the birds were taken off the street and killed in the kitchen. Video / Madrid Police

Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times
Four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot and injured a man outside a home in Pocatello after police said he was 'armed with a knife'.

Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club
At least 124 people have been reported killed after a roof in a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed.

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery
Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.
Sport video

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

2025 Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are coming to Orewa this weekend
The national Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are where selections begin for the International Beach Sprint Champs in Rio later this year. Video / Rowing NZ

What are beach sprints?
With Beach Sprints being included at the 2028 Olympic Games, interest in this form of coastal rowing is expected to grow significantly. Video / Rowing NZ

Captain Annalie Longo reveals she just played her last match for Wellington Phoenix Women's FC
Annalie Longo reveals that the performance in the final game of the season wasn't just for departing coach Paul Temple, but for her as well! Video / Paramount

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium
New footage shows an in-depth look at the proposed Auckland Arena.

Inside the Rovers: Kiwi Steve
Stephen Hoyle opens up on the pride of now calling himself a Kiwi and the strong bonds that bought him back to Napier. Video / Neil Reid

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

2025 Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are coming to Orewa this weekend
The national Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are where selections begin for the International Beach Sprint Champs in Rio later this year. Video / Rowing NZ

What are beach sprints?
With Beach Sprints being included at the 2028 Olympic Games, interest in this form of coastal rowing is expected to grow significantly. Video / Rowing NZ

Captain Annalie Longo reveals she just played her last match for Wellington Phoenix Women's FC
Annalie Longo reveals that the performance in the final game of the season wasn't just for departing coach Paul Temple, but for her as well! Video / Paramount

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium
New footage shows an in-depth look at the proposed Auckland Arena.

Inside the Rovers: Kiwi Steve
Stephen Hoyle opens up on the pride of now calling himself a Kiwi and the strong bonds that bought him back to Napier. Video / Neil Reid

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

2025 Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are coming to Orewa this weekend
The national Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are where selections begin for the International Beach Sprint Champs in Rio later this year. Video / Rowing NZ

What are beach sprints?
With Beach Sprints being included at the 2028 Olympic Games, interest in this form of coastal rowing is expected to grow significantly. Video / Rowing NZ
Entertainment video

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits

Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming

Viva Beauty Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.

Getting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland production
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre Company

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits

Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming

Viva Beauty Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.

Getting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland production
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre Company

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
Lifestyle video

What goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?
Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi TV icon Jason Gunn's heartfelt message to supporters
Gunn was going for a colonoscopy at the hospital and spoke of his nerves and his preparation. Video / Supplied

Watch: Checkout worker stands up to racist customer
A video of a worker at an Aldi supermarket in Adelaide standing up to an allegedly ‘racist’ shopper has gone viral. Video / @pariya_rose

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau
Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell

Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits
Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse Wright

What goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?
Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi TV icon Jason Gunn's heartfelt message to supporters
Gunn was going for a colonoscopy at the hospital and spoke of his nerves and his preparation. Video / Supplied

Watch: Checkout worker stands up to racist customer
A video of a worker at an Aldi supermarket in Adelaide standing up to an allegedly ‘racist’ shopper has gone viral. Video / @pariya_rose

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau
Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell

Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits
Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse Wright

What goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?
Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi TV icon Jason Gunn's heartfelt message to supporters
Gunn was going for a colonoscopy at the hospital and spoke of his nerves and his preparation. Video / Supplied

Watch: Checkout worker stands up to racist customer
A video of a worker at an Aldi supermarket in Adelaide standing up to an allegedly ‘racist’ shopper has gone viral. Video / @pariya_rose
Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season
Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve
What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Kea Kids News: Kid fireknife dancer is 3D-printing his way to world competitions
Reporter Alana interviews 12-year-old siva afi dancer Mathias about the big business he’s created, 3D-printing Samoan jewellery to fund his fireknife dreams.

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square
Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids
Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?
Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season
Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve
What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Kea Kids News: Kid fireknife dancer is 3D-printing his way to world competitions
Reporter Alana interviews 12-year-old siva afi dancer Mathias about the big business he’s created, 3D-printing Samoan jewellery to fund his fireknife dreams.

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square
Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids
Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?
Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season
Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve
What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Kea Kids News: Kid fireknife dancer is 3D-printing his way to world competitions
Reporter Alana interviews 12-year-old siva afi dancer Mathias about the big business he’s created, 3D-printing Samoan jewellery to fund his fireknife dreams.
Travel video

Luxon and Bishop make transport announcement in Wairarapa
PM Chris Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that a number of roads would see their speed limits returned to their previous. higher limits. Video / Mark Mitchell

Summer Photo Competition winners
Three winners plus the best of the rest chosen from 6,000 entries

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

What happens to Auckland Airport’s unclaimed lost property?
Lost property gets a second lease of life at Auckland Airport. Video / Auckland Airport

Australian man attempts world record at Auckland Airport
Mike Robinson at Auckland Airport just before embarking on an around-the-world trip attempting a new record. Video / Mike Robinson

Luxon and Bishop make transport announcement in Wairarapa
PM Chris Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that a number of roads would see their speed limits returned to their previous. higher limits. Video / Mark Mitchell

Summer Photo Competition winners
Three winners plus the best of the rest chosen from 6,000 entries

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

What happens to Auckland Airport’s unclaimed lost property?
Lost property gets a second lease of life at Auckland Airport. Video / Auckland Airport

Australian man attempts world record at Auckland Airport
Mike Robinson at Auckland Airport just before embarking on an around-the-world trip attempting a new record. Video / Mike Robinson

Luxon and Bishop make transport announcement in Wairarapa
PM Chris Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that a number of roads would see their speed limits returned to their previous. higher limits. Video / Mark Mitchell

Summer Photo Competition winners
Three winners plus the best of the rest chosen from 6,000 entries
Blood, Sweat and Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Hot Mess
What is menopause and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Psychobitch
When Kirsty McAlpine experienced menopause it almost destroyed her family. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Anxiety
For author Megan Nicol Reed, menopause exacerbated her anxiety to levels where she felt incapacitated. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: At work
Firefighter Dora Dehar can not hesitate to run into a burning building even when she is suffering menopausal symptoms like brain fog or a hot flush. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: Handling your hormones
Treating menopause seems a bit of a mystery but getting expert advice can be a god send. Video / Mike Scott

Blood, Sweat and Tears: From pause to play
Menopause is not an end to living but is rather a transition to a new phase that can be full of opportunity. Video / Mike Scott
TransGenerations

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode eight: Brady
TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

TransGenerations episode seven: Shaneel
After a speech in Parliament went viral, Shaneel, a transgender activist, fought for conversion therapy to be banned in New Zealand. Video / NZHerald

TransGenerations episode six: Rhi
Rhi (34) shares his experience as a trans-male, and how he is using his insights to help make a happier, safer community for trans people.

TransGenerations episode five: Sarah Michelle
Sarah Michelle (37) coaches New Zealand's men's netball team and believes she's also the first transgender person to coach a national sports team.

TransGenerations episode four: Phylesha
Brady Peeti speaks to Phylesha, a champion for the Pacific trans community, and discusses her struggles growing up as a trans child.

TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah
Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie
Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady
Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.
Getaway

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.

Watch: The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts
The Getaway Team explores LA's celebrity hangouts. Video / Supplied

Watch: The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour
The Getaway Team explores Sydney's Darling Harbour. Video / Supplied

Lincoln Lewis: The newest getaway host
New Zealand Herald Travel sits down with Lincoln Lewis the newest host of Getaway.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Queensland

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.

Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Hawaii.
My Cyclone Gabrielle

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Please don't forget us' - East Cape residents fight back after Cyclone Gabrielle
How Ruatoria rallied for its isolated whanau when Cyclone Gabrielle cut off the main road.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

'Tears rolled down my cheeks as I filmed the carnage': How Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together.

Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.

Explained: The freakish features of Cyclone Gabrielle
Gabrielle may push NZ pressure levels to record lows, while briefly raising our sea level.