The ad, which aired about 7.15pm last night, showed the Kiwi music star sitting in the back of a car eating and sipping on a cup of fizzy drink.
NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier undergoes, and fails, rugby's head knock assessment test. Video / NZHerald
Helen Clark speaks to media after Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech. Video / Dean Purcell
Helen Clark front's media on New Zealand's position globally on the war in Ukraine. Video / Dean Purcell
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit early Saturday morning with 4 million people affected between southeast Queensland and upper New South Wales. Video / NZ Herald / AFP
Chris Hipkins speaks to the Auckland Business Chamber
Winston Peters answers questions about whether he informed the Prime Minister of Phil Goff's sacking and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns. Video / NZ Herald
Cybersecurity is a booming industry with attacks from private and state-sponsored hackers utilising AI. What are companies and governments doing to protect our information?
An aggressive ute almost rammed Auckland driver off the road during a heated incident in Manukau city centre.
Tina Veaila faces deportation with her New Zealand-born sons after her husband was deported to Tonga. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
These are his comments at a Chatham House event which led to his sacking. Video / Chatham House
The Black Caps booked a spot in the final where they will face India.
The U.S. steps back on Ukraine intelligence aid, Auckland fire continues, and nursing training sees a boost.
Greenbox's Wayne Angus tells us how the company will confront a huge computer dumping problem. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Hard work has begun on the training pitch ahead of big football season ahead for Napier City Rovers.
New Zealand is the best at rugby, is ice hockey domination next? Reporter Jack is hitting the rink to find out why Kiwi kids are flocking to Canada’s national sport.
The Pure Food Co's Sam Bridgewater talks about the company's new deal with Regis Aged Care in Australia, and how the business has found success. Video / Dean Purcell
Hugh Tennent and Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown Architects take the top NZIA honour for 2024, announced in March 2025. Video / Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
Black smoke was seen belching across the Auckland sky from a fire in an industrial area. Video / Dean Purcell
The United States economy is set to see some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump says, but he touts levies as a tool that would help domestic industries boom.
Dance, acrobatics, lighting and sound collide in a breathtaking performance for the senses. Video / Alex Burton
Reserve Bank Board Chair Neil Quigley will front a brief media stand up at the Reserve Bank Museum
One person has been seriously injured after a concrete truck crashed on Christchurch's SH76.
Education Minister Erica Stanford explains why she hasn't yet met with David Seymour. Video / Mark Mitchell
Finance Minister Nicola Willis fronting the media at Parliament following the resignation of RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr. Video / Mark Mitchell
US stocks have suffered significant losses after President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada came into effect.
Gold Coast beaches have been closed to swimmers, but some surfers are still going into the swell. Video / Surfing Australia
A truck driver captured the moment a car crashed into a median barrier on a main highway in Christchurch, March 4, 2025.
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces measures to boost our nursing workforce that will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care. Video / Mark Mitchell
Zelensky wants US talks, prison gangs take over, and Auckland traffic costs $2.6B.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the justifications for US President Donald Trump's tariffs – including assertions around fentanyl – are bogus. Video / Video Elephant
NZTR's new chief executive Matt Ballesty hopes we're on the home stretch to economic recovery, and outlines the challenges horse racing faces. Video / Michael Craig
Reporter Sophia interviews comedian Robin Wealleans, whose dearly departed kitty Lentil lives on in the form of an AI-powered robot.
Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.
Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will be funded to train 25 more doctors a year between them. Video / Mark Mitchell
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark Mitchell
Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.
Trump expressed his frustration with Zelenskyy indicating that the US may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the school lunch backlash. Video / Mark Mitchell