Watch NZH Focus: Remembering Gene Wilder

29 Aug, 2016 10:59 PM

Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic, yet loveable Willy Wonka and the deranged animator of Young Frankenstein, has died. He was 83.

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to the media after the Auckland Business Chamber breakfast event. Video / NZ Herald

Serious crash closes Southern Motorway during rush hour

Serious crash closes Southern Motorway during rush hour

All lanes have been forced to close after the crash 8am. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Auckland

Exploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims | NZ Herald News Update

Exploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims | NZ Herald News Update

Exploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims, effectiveness of flu medicine in doubt and calls for vegetable growing to be under the Resource Management Act

Markets with Madison: Inside private equity

Markets with Madison: Inside private equity

Ross George started Direct Capital 30 years ago – it's since raised hundreds of millions of dollars to buy businesses such as AS Colour, Wet & Forget & Bayleys Real Estate.

Eskdale man refuses buyout, stays on ancestral land after Cyclone Gabrielle

Eskdale man refuses buyout, stays on ancestral land after Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters destroyed Waikato Gray’s Eskdale home in February 2023. He refused a council buyout, staying on his ancestral land in a caravan. Video / Rafaella Melo

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer

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

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 | 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

City Rail Link first test train

The first test train goes through the full length of Auckland's City Rail Link tunnels.

Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues

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

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 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

Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms

Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms

Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Fisheries reform announcement

NZ Herald Live: Fisheries reform announcement

Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones speaks to the media live from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight

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 | 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

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New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years

New Zealand|education

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

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"

New Zealand|politics

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

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

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour

New Zealand|politics

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

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 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 | 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!

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

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|markets

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 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

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Manta magic

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

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps. Video / Adam Pearse

Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer

Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer

Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.

United States Coastguard ship moored in Wellington

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

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 | 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

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.

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Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad

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

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.

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