Theatre-maker Ahi Karunaharan and social practice artist Tiffany Singh say that back then, they couldn't imagine working on a play written, produced and designed in Auckland with an entirely South Asian cast of local actors about a tea plantation in Sri Lanka.
Latest Video
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer
Trailer for the new Ursula Grace Williams' documentary about Kiwi musician Marlon Williams creating his first te reo Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Video / 818
Shane Jones criticises Tākuta Ferris for not apologising in English
Ferris was found in contempt by a Parliament committee. Video / Parliament TV
Tenants may be disclosing more than they need to | NZ Herald News Update
Tenants may be disclosing more than they need to, Whangārei councillors hold stance on fluoridation and the BSA welcomes consultation to media changes. Video / NZ Herald
City Rail Link first test train
The first test train goes through the full length of Auckland's City Rail Link tunnels.
New Golden Mile design revealed
Flyover footage shows what Wellington's Courtenay Place could look like. Video / Wellington City Council
Kea Kids News: Have the drunks won? Ōtara playground removed
The Ōtara shops playground has been pulled down for public drunkenness! Reporter Richard investigates why leaders couldn’t kick them out and where kids can play now.
Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues
Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting
David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps
Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell
FTN Motion founders talk about their new Streetdog80 electric motorbike
FTN Motion founders Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow talk about their new electric motorbike the Streetdog80. Video Carson Bluck
Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight
Kea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.
The economy is expected to turn a corner | NZ Herald News Update
The economy is expected to turn a corner but food and security is still rife in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years
The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks
Kea Kids News: No short supply of kai in Pipiwai
Reporter Moses and his mates take us on a tour of their life in rural Pipiwai, where bush to table is a way of life. Video / Kea Kids News
David Seymour says his relationship with the PM is "very strong"
Act leader David Seymour says he believes his relationship with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is “very strong, very constructive". Video / Mark Mitchell
Hundreds of dead eels discovered in Ōrākei Basin
A man found rows of dead eels along the shoreline during his evening bike ride. Video / Pete Mazany
Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he had a very constructive conversation with Act leader David Seymour last night. Video / Mark Mitchell
Trump says US will own Gaza Strip
US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after poll and David Seymour tensions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the Mike Hosking Breakfast after poll, David Seymour tensions.
Red carpet rolled out for foreign business | NZ Herald News Update
Red carpet rolled out for foreign business, banking expert claims NZ First misunderstands bank fine and new poll isn't a concern for the government just yet. Video / NZ Herald
Jet Car Vaporiser – this ain’t your mum’s minivan!
Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.
Luxon on Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament steps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Act leader David Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament teps.
Market Watch: Will Trump tariffs and Chinese kill the Wall St bull market
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect in global markets with Trump's tariff's looming and Chinese AI disrupting tech.
Colombian President Petro Compares Cocaine to Whisky, Calls for global legalisation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” and suggested the drug trade could be dismantled if cocaine were legalised worldwide.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Manta magic
About 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of Islands
Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps. Video / Adam Pearse
Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer
Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.
United States Coastguard ship moored in Wellington
A United States Coastguard ship has moored in Wellington as part of a mission to enhance security relationships with nations in the south Pacific. Video / Mark Mitchell
Falling masonry injures woman on Queen St
Concrete has fallen from a building on Auckland's Queen St and injured an elderly woman. Video / Raphael Franks , Dean Purcell
Government making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News Update
Government making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ Herald
Markets with Madison: Wartime economy
The world is covered in conflict and investors may be too optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what a wartime economy may look like in 2025.
Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad
An expat Kiwi advertising creative has played a leading role in one of this year’s big Super Bowl ads. Video / Instacart
Kea Kids News: Old blokes raise major bucks for charity by shearing a ton of sheep
Ewes in the news! Reporter Juliet is in Hinds, where the Shear for Life sheep-shearing drive is raising over $150,000 for charities with fresh fades for 3,000 sheep.
"I hate to see old pubs closed down" - Inkster on history and hospo
Prolific Christchurch publican Nick Inkster takes The Herald on a tour of his latest project. Video / George Heard
AWS hyperscale data centre under construction at Westgate
Amazon says the huge facility will open later this year. Video / Chris Keall
PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes
The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Driver caught doing burnouts in the Hutt
A man has been charged after video captured a driver doing burnouts and almost running over spectators in Lower Hutt. Video / Supplied