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Large fire at East Auckland property
Around 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal Laing
Three Days in February
Serena Stevenson's new multimedia project is a poetic homage to Splore. Video / Serena Stevenson
SkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News Update
SkyCity admits the 'huge toll' the NZICC has taken on them, the hospitals continue to be full or delayed as Trump holds up thousands of global aid projects. Video / NZ Herald
Mini summer fruit pavlovas
Make a special occasion memorable with these beautiful little meringues. Video / Fresh Media
Woman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scam
An American woman was devastated after finding out that her 2-year relationship with a person claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson was fake. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Thunderstorms hit Taupō
Video shows surface flooding affecting roads after Taupō hit by thunderstorms. Video / Sara Staniland
Skydiver hits powerlines in Parakai
A parachute has been left hanging in powerlines near Skydive Auckland after an incident this morning. Video/ Alex Burton
Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs
Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, DJO and more deliver a perfect pop culture spectacle at Western Springs. Video / Carson Bluck
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution
Thousands queue for Auckland’s Laneway Festival after ticket malfunction
Concert-goers have encountered a fault with the Ticketek app that has delayed them entering the 2025 Laneway Festival at Western Springs. Video / Rachel Maher
David Seymour speaks to the media at St Stephen's school
Act party leader David Seymour took questions during his visit to St Stephen's school. Video / Michael Craig
70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attack
Paul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie Howie
Day four at Waitangi
Waitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Hīkoi heads to Waitangi Treaty House
Northland rangatahi have taken up the mantle from their elders and are leading the hīkoi. Video / Dean Purcell
Pita Tipene reflects on his last Waitangi as chairman of the Waitangi National Trust
Waitangi National Trust chairman Pita Tipene reflects on this year's Waitangi events. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi Day 2025
Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean Purcell
Kea Kids News: Truck racing is your new favourite underground sport
Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rods Festival where NZ Super Truck Racing is showing off their souped up semis. Video / Kea Kids News
Prime Minister Luxon speaks to the media
Prime Minister Luxon speaks to the media in Akaroa. Video / George Heard
Day three at Waitangi
The Government is welcomed to the Waitangi grounds as protesters disrupt David Seymour's speech. Video / Alyse Wright
Government welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri
The government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse Wright
NZ Herald Live: Waitangi Dawn Service
Live coverage of Waitangi Day Dawn Service provided by Whakaata Māori
Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'
President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Chris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to Waitangi
Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi 2025: Protesters turn their backs on Seymour
Protesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.
Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop speak to the media.
Firefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facility
Dozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News Update
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Meet the warriors outside the waka setting the Sprint Nationals off without a hitch
Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.
Day two at Waitangi
The Kīngitanga is officially welcomed to the Waitangi grounds and Labour MPs keep up with waka-paddling traditions. Video / Alyse Wright
Marama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housing
Green party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse Wright
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Police respond to stabbing in Birkenhead
Police say the man was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Birkenhead. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media ahead of Waitangi Day
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Mexican ambassador speaks ahead of meeting with Winston Peters
Ahead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse Wright
Moana Pasifika CEO on more All Blacks following Ardie Savea in Super Rugby switch
Debbie Sorensen says there is "significant interest" from players wanting to switch. Video / Dean Purcell
Chris Hipkins' annual waka paddle
Chris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse Wright
Kea Kids News: Thousands of kites take to the skies to celebrate the sun
Reporter Jeorgyna is at Makar Sankranti, a Hindu harvest festival in honor of the deity Surya featuring fierce kite battles, amazing food, and fun for the whole family!