Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second-largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO and chairman explain why they’ve been trying to take over Manawa in secret.
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph
Simon Bird, 65, was found dead on Albemarle Rd in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister of Defence Judith Collins, KC, Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, and President of the Court of Inquiry, Commodore Melissa Ross, will speak to the report.
David Seymour speaks to media about the Justice select committee's report to the House on the Treaty Principles Bill
Trump announces sweeping tariffs and severe weather warnings are in place across the country | NZ Herald News Update
The trade war has begun with US President Donald Trump rolling out reciprocal tariffs – but the calculations are being questioned.
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
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
Two kiwi birds engaged in a fight during daylight hours, offering a rare glimpse into the territorial behaviour of the elusive, nocturnal birds. Video / Karin Matthews
Details of how five people died after their charter boat struck a whale and capsized near Kaikoura during a birdwatching trip have been revealed. Video / Mark Mitchell
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to media following President Trump's tariff announcement. Video / RNZ
Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake. Video \ kameraOne
Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham, taking listeners' questions and calls.
New glovesman opens up on pressure and a special footballing friendship. Video / Neil Reid
Reporter Aroha is in Christchurch, where the tamariki of Team Dot Bot are firing up their custom aquabot to train for a massive competition in Washington D.C.
Tauranga mayor and Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale and Western Bay mayor James Denyer teamed up to get people talking about Local Water Done well. Video / Tauranga City Council
Parliament’s privileges committee, chaired by National minister Judith Collins, is giving Te Pāti Māori MPs another chance to appear before the committee.
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
Three Hamilton schools in the Silverdale area were locked down until about 5.20pm.
Transporting New Zealand has released dash-cam footage of terrifying near misses on our roads. Video / Transporting NZ
Heavy rain moves into the west of New Zealand during Thursday and Friday.
The latest flyover footage from March shows an almost complete highway.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the Health NZ inquiry findings on the detainment of the 11-year-old girl in Hamilton.
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer & Rawiri Waititi respond to privileges committee decision
Angelene Judge speaks about discovering her former friend had been secretly filming women and children. Video / Alyse Wright
Public Service Minister Judith Collins has said she wants to improve chief executive and agency performance management as part of her reforms of the Public Service Act.
Health New Zealand is releasing its high-level review into an incident at Waikato Hospital.
Health and safety law reforms viewed as a win for hunters and experts assess "healthcare crisis" at Nelson Hospital. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Reporter Moss is at Lone Kauri School, where kids are making seed bombs that will explode with restorative native trees in a devastating Cyclone Gabrielle slip. Video / Kea Kids
MP Brooke van Velden is moving to reassure landowners that they won’t be responsible for recreational activities they permit on their land. Video / Mark Mitchell
Two new Cook Strait ferries planned by the end of 2029 and Chris Hipkins criticises Winston Peters over his attitude to diversity. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Reporter MJ finds out what kids love about being themselves and sharing the joy of living with Down syndrome. Video / Kea Kids News
Madison Chamberlain's family speak outside the Waitākere District Court after the sentencing of Jesse Hodge. Video / Dean Purcell
The Prime Minister has called social media comments from Green MP Benjamin Doyle “inappropriate”.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announce measures to reform health and safety laws.