Markets with Madison: Fletcher’s fall guy

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The just-resigned CEO of the biggest construction company, Ross Taylor, explains how Fletcher Building has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in a matter of years, and if it can ever be fixed. Video / Carson Bluck

Manu World Champs Finals

Manu World Champs Finals

The best of the best dive for the overall Z Manu title at Karanga Plaza, on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.

Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner

Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner

A yacht which carried its crew to victory in a fatal New Zealand yacht race 74 years ago is being salvaged by the son of one of its earlier owners. Video / Michael Craig

Christchurch beachgoers attempt shark rescue

Christchurch beachgoers attempt shark rescue

A stranded shark on a Christchurch beach prompted a daring rescue attempt by two beachgoers, despite their efforts, the animal did not survive.

Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby

Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby

An action against seabed mining at Straterra's Wellington office led to several arrests in October last year. Video / Greenpeace

First look inside stadium for Warriors' NRL match in Las Vegas

First look inside stadium for Warriors' NRL match in Las Vegas

The Warriors had their first look inside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Built in 2020, the venue holds 65,000 fans and is the third most expensive stadium in history.

Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?

Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?

Breaking down the heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance at the White House.

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list reveals Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, more.

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A Mixtape for Maladies

A Mixtape for Maladies

Seventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre company

Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland

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Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland

Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward

Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail

Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail

The shark was spotted in Kāwhia Harbour in the Waikato and has prompted a DoC rescue effort.

Te Matatini 2025: Day four

Te Matatini 2025: Day four

All the highlights from day four of the world's biggest kapa haka festival.

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie

The latest trailer for A Minecraft Movie, a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic history with Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic history with Buffy The Vampire Slayer

On February 26, the tragic news broke that actress Michelle Trachtenberg had passed away.

Donald Trump accepts invitation from King for 'unprecedented' second state visit to UK

Donald Trump accepts invitation from King for 'unprecedented' second state visit to UK

Donald Trump will become the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits.

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

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NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

Warriors visit to Grand Canyon

Warriors visit to Grand Canyon

This was surely the most unexpected location for a Warriors pre-match interview in the club's history, as prop Jackson Ford visited the Grand Canyon. Video / Michael Burgess

TVNZ returns to profit

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TVNZ returns to profit

Chief executive Jodi O'Donnell outlines operational turnaround and what lies ahead. Video / Michael Craig

Inside Warriors massive hotel complex in Las Vegas

Inside Warriors massive hotel complex in Las Vegas

The Warriors are staying at the largest hotel complex in Las Vegas, Resorts World, which includes a 10,000 square metre casino area. Video / Michael Burgess

Aged Care CPR Debate, St James Restoration and Gene Hackman Passes Away | NZ Herald News Update

Aged Care CPR Debate, St James Restoration and Gene Hackman Passes Away | NZ Herald News Update

Aged care CPR debate, Auckland's St James Theatre gets funding, Andrew Tate leaves Romania, and Gene Hackman passes away. Stay updated with the latest news.

Markets with Madison: Downturn damage

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Downturn damage

Some of our largest companies are cutting costs to survive as investors shatter their stock. Equities analyst Aaron Ibbotson assesses the earnings season damage.

Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa & Dog Found Dead At New Mexico Home

Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa & Dog Found Dead At New Mexico Home

Legendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead with their dog at New Mexico home. Video / Video elephant

Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

First on the block and she brought the party!

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First on the block and she brought the party!

A warm village welcome that inspired Margaret to start a club.

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

A Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of Conservation

Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets

Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets

A police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise Piper

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

New Zealand|politics

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean Purcell

Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative

New Zealand|crime

Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative

Minister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean Purcell

Texas measles outbreak surges to 124 cases

Texas measles outbreak surges to 124 cases

A measles outbreak in west Texas has escalated to 124 cases, with 18 in hospital, according to state health officials.

Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarket

Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarket

A hapless thief's awkward efforts to gain entry to a supermarket were captured on CCTV.

Winston Peters discusses Chinas live firing exercises

Winston Peters discusses Chinas live firing exercises

Winston Peters called China's lack of notice before a naval live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea a “failure” in the NZ-China relationship.

Galway St cordoned off after large brawl

New Zealand|crime

Galway St cordoned off after large brawl

Detectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam, citizen arrest laws to be eased and international tourist spending on the rise.

Flight 1995: Warriors charter flight to Las Vegas

Flight 1995: Warriors charter flight to Las Vegas

Herald reporter Michael Burgess joins 300 Warriors fans on an Air NZ charter flight direct to Las Vegas, ahead of the NRL season opener.

Kea Kids News: Kid actor takes us to work at his guest starring role on Shortland Street

Kea Kids News: Kid actor takes us to work at his guest starring role on Shortland Street

Reporter Anaya is behind the scenes of the smash Kiwi tv hit Shortland Street, where 7-year-old Finlay Grey is getting his hair done and lines down before he heads to set.

Civil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issues

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

Liz Mitchell: where's there's wool, there's a way

Liz Mitchell: where's there's wool, there's a way

Sustainable, regenerative and good for the economy – fashion designer Liz Mitchell talks about why we should be buying and using more wool. Video / Dean Purcell

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks as Warriors prepare for Las Vegas season-opener

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks as Warriors prepare for Las Vegas season-opener

The 31-year-old will return to the wing after spending 2024 at centre. Video / Michael Burgess

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools

New Zealand|education

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools

Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.

Taking a shower at 38,000 feet

Taking a shower at 38,000 feet

Grant Bradley and Jason Oxenham get inside Emirates First Class spa on an A380 Superjumbo. Video / Jason Oxenham

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