This week in the beautiful region we had Riiki Reid scout out the local acts and find out more about them! From finding out which band they’d love to open for, to backstage ping pong (with guitars!) and a 10 second sheet folding challenge, this year’s Nelson heats were buzzing. This series has been made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Fans shocked by Canadian football team's actions
Canadian fans at the Paris Olympics are shocked their team would spy on New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
Kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun on her Olympic hopes, that Wimbledon run and avoiding food nightmare in the Olympic Village.
Every cat has its day: Saving the Sumatran tiger
Auckland Zoo is at the centre of conservation efforts for the critically endangered animals. Video / Jason Oxenham
The Opening Ceremony from NZ-themed bar in Paris
NZ Herald takes you along to experience the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 from a Kiwi-themed bar in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Warriors keep season alive with home win
The Warriors out-played the Tigers at home last nigh to keep their season alive. Video / Sky Sport
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments where a firearm was discharged Video / Hayden Woodward / NZME
Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
Director of hotel operations at Sky City Hotels group Michael Anderson shows off the new Horizon Hotel. Video / Michael Craig
Viral durian hot pot dish hits Auckland
NZME lifestyle deputy editor Emma Gleason and senior reporter Lincoln Tan try the Durian hot pot at Sum Made Restaurant in Albany. Video / Jason Oxenham
Casino-Rockk with her Ataria whānau two days before uplift
Trish Puna filmed Casino-Rockk Ataria-Wharehinga in Clive Square, Napier, two days before she was uplifted to whānau in Gisborne. It was the last time she saw her. Video / Trish Pu
Port Waikato residents losing their homes to the sea
Excessive tides and swells are rapidly eroding sandbanks on Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach, destroying the carpark and threatening homes. Video / Mike Scott
Ivan Pivac on why being blind is an advantage in acupuncture
Ivan Pivac lost his sight after an accident when he was 12, and went on to train in acupuncture in Hong Kong. He has worked from his practice below his Auckland home for 50 years.
France’s high-speed trains disrupted by sabotage ahead of Olympic opener
Arsonists have carried out attacks on high-speed train network in France causing major disruptions ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight Video / Al Jazeera English
Stuff's new TV3 News cut short after "experiencing technical difficulties"
Viewers were deprived of the promised full weather forecast as the broadcast was replaced by a test pattern. Video / TV3
Official Trailer | Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up | Lifetime
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned in 2016 for conspiring to kill her abusive mother DeeDee Blanchard. In December 2023, she was released on parole. Video / Lifetime
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService
Second complaint against New Zealand Law Society president
The Herald can reveal another complaint has been laid against the New Zealand Law Society president. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
'Austin' hitmaker Dasha talks TikTok and taking country into a new era
Viral country star Dasha drops by the Herald office to discuss overnight fame, Coyote Ugly and how to make a hit.
'We need to leave right now': PM cuts press conference short
Christopher Luxon ended a press conference early and was whisked away by security in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Church told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.
Charity combating social violence launched in friend's memory
City Kickboxing Gym has launched The Walk Without Fear Trust honouring mixed martial artist Liufau Vake (Fau), who died in 2021 after a coward punch attack. Video / Whakaata Māori
Minerals moment
Santana Minerals just listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Could the gold miner mark our a minerals moment for our economy?
New Zealand flag bearers named
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Video / NZ Herald
Paris prepares for ambitious Olympics opening ceremony
The River Seine has been blocked off and security is high as Paris prepares to officially open the Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Presbyterian Support Otago documents destroyed - Sam Benton interview
Michael Morrah interviews Sam Benton. Video / Ben Dickens
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
Government legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decision
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government's plans to legislate to overturn the Court of Appeal decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act.
Pie of the Year Awards
Chef Sid Sahrawat, Biker Steve Crow and chief judge Tim Aspinall share their thoughts on this years pies.
Rare NZ property “slice of paradise”
100 years of family history as lakefront idyll goes to market.
Paris 2024: Who will be our Olympic flag bearers?
Will Toogood explains the top candidates to carry the New Zealand Olympic Flag in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: $802 million for lower North Island public transport
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the investment intended to fund 18 new trains to run from 2028. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Billions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.
Drone Gate: Looking for the Canadian Olympic Committee
Michael Burgess tries to find the Canadian Olympic Committee to get answers about the Drone Gate situation. Video / Michael Burgess
Whenua: Pākinga Pā
The return of Pākinga Pā to local hapu has been a momentous achievement for all involved
Whenua: Urban Māori
Urban Māori are recognised and have organisations advocating for their needs.