Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi has been made officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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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
Australian women's car park stoush over dog left in car
Passer-by confronts owners, claims dog was left in 36C temperatures for 20 minutes. Video / @shareejackson3
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
Young solo kayaker prays for safety as great white shark relentlessly trails his boat
Matt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his shark encounter off the coast of Cape Reinga from his kayak. Video / Matt Wells and Nomadic Kayak Fishing
Trump says US will own Gaza Strip
US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House
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
Boot camp concerns, manhunt in West Auckland | NZ Herald News Update
Concerns boot camps may lead to further abuse. Manhunt in West Auckland after stabbing. Safety warnings around river mouths. Video | NZ Herald
No justice after bar assault
Bashed with a beer jug: Watch how a night out descended into violence ending in a brutal assault with a heavy glass jug over which police are yet to lay charges 18 months later.
Blueberry and nut tiramisu
Layers of silky mascarpone contrast with crunchy nuts and little bursts of blueberries. Video / Fresh Media
No survivors in Alaska plane crash
The wreckage of the missing plane was located near Nome, Alaska, with all 10 people aboard believed to be dead. Video / Getty, US Coast Guard
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