Sarah Gandy from The Hits talks to Laura McGoldrick about the week's music news. Lady Gaga has released a new song, is this the comeback she needs? Major Lazer releases a new video, Kings of Leon go Men in Black on us and Katchafire has released some fresh reggae beats.
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Lasting legacy
Sir John Hegarty, co-founder of Saatchi & Saatchi was behind some of the most recognisable advertising campaigns.
NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body
Denise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Pukeruru - Episode 3
Artist Carin Wilson’s loss of ancestral lands inspired him and Jenni to create a whānau marae in Wairahi—an enduring legacy of culture and belonging. Video / Faultline Films
Christchurch Mosque tragedy remembered as new Canadian PM is sworn in | NZ Herald News Update
NZ PM Christopher Luxon is off to India as Mark Carney is sworn in as the new Canadian PM. Arrest in Christchurch on the sixth anniversary of the mosque tragedy. Video / NZ Herald
Rachael King's punk rock post script
The Christchurch author's new novel stars a mystery-solving primary school girls’ punk rock band. Video / Rachel King
Huhu grubs are grub and feral is flash at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Reporter Neveah is at Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival, where the Feral Fashion wearable arts competition has local tamariki foraging and flaunting their local flora.
The makeover of Britomart
Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Liam Lawson grazes wall in first Formula 1 practice session
Liam Lawson had a close call with the wall at the beginning of the first practice session in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Video / Sky Sport
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Live from Auckland at the Hyatt hotel. Video / NZ Herald
Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update
Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald
Markets with Madison: Australian economy
Australia’s bounce back in underway thanks to rate & tax cuts, but companies are still under pressure with profits normalising and investors proving tough to please.
Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside
This shows what Precinct Properties' new mass timber building on Halsey St will look like, once Hawkins has finished the construction work. Video / Generator New Zealand
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit
The Prime Minister is holding a standup amid attempts to attract investment to New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
Ten injured when escalator goes haywire at train station in the Philippines
Ten commuters were injured when an escalator went haywire at a train station in the Philippines. Video / Video Elephant
Sound off Against Privatisation
Sound off Against Privatisation demonstration outside the National Party’s ‘Investment Summit’. Video / Michael Craig
Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal
Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied
Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book
The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update
Scott Watson fights for parole, Winston Peters heads to the US, and White House officials push for a Ukraine ceasefire.
Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House
Beca CEO Amelia Linzey tells of the benefits of moving into new headquarters and Precinct Properties' CEO Scott Pritchard on the company building the new Wynyard Quayside.
Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House
The Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia Gabel
Young person dies after being hit by train in Matamata
A young person has died after being hit by a train in the Waikato town of Matamata. Video / Maryana Garcia
Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution
NZ First leader Winston Peters deflected questions over whether the party's constitution reflected DEI values. Video / Jamie Ensor
Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’
Winston Peters is asked if he is comfortable with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs having a tikanga lead. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kaiapoi house fire
A house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / Supplied
Auckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryos
Dr Olivia Stuart and Hayley Carville in an appointment room at Fertility Associates in Auckland. Video / Carson Bluck
Miracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescued
This is the miraculous moment a one-year-old baby named Jesus was saved after being trapped in a 50ft (15m) well for 19 hours.
Ground staff unblock Air India plane toilet that caused emergency landing
Ground staff unblocked an Air India plane toilet that caused an emergency landing. Flight AI126 bound for Delhi was forced to turn back to Chicago.
Air India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landing
An Air India flight suffered clogged toilets, forcing an emergency landing after more than 10 hours of flying. The airline confirmed that flight AI126, bound for Delhi.
Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update
Ukraine peace talks advance, Duterte faces trial at The Hague, and UK police arrest a man over a deadly ship collision. Get the latest global news updates.
Epic sandcastle showdown takes over Orewa Beach
Who is the king of the sandcastle? Reporter Sebastian is in Orewa, where 30 teams of sculptors are shaping tonnes of sand into victory.
"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"
Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks
CCTV footage captures violent attack on recent immigrant
A man who recently moved to New Zealand was attacked by six people after a late-night supermarket trip. Video / Supplied
Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall
The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.
AdventureNEXT Fiji 2024
There's more to Viti Levu than meets the eye. Video: ATTA / Ulrika Larsson / Cédric Jean-Baptiste / Kristen Kellogg
David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group going into liquidation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Emotional haka for Ōrere Point Victim Sam Matue
Grace Foundation whānau farewell their mate. Video / Michael Craig