Our First Summer: Chris Hunter and Marc Hobson

5 Jan, 2018 04:00 PM

Chris Hunter and Marc Hobson are the parents of 9mo Lucas Hunter-Hobson, who was born via a surrogate. Chris Hunter talks about how special it is to be parents during the festive season. / Supplied by Chris Hunter

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Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House

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 Quarter.

Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House

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

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

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

Kiwi soldier Dominic Abelen farewelled by Ukrainian armed forces

Kiwi soldier Dominic Abelen farewelled by Ukrainian armed forces

Members of Ukraine's armed forces have farewelled Kiwi soldier Dominic Abelen's body, who died in July 2022. Video / @diuukraine

Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’

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

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

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

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.

Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update

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

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"

"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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand|crime

Emotional haka for Ōrere Point Victim Sam Matue

Grace Foundation whānau farewell their mate. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time from Parliament

Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations

Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations in the public service. Video / Mark Mitchell

More EV owners come forward as vandal victims

More EV owners come forward as vandal victims

Two more Aucklanders say their cars were targeted in the same way. Video / Supplied

John Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contract

John Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contract

John Tamihere speaks about the cancellation of his multi million dollar government contract

Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update

Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update

Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Cargo ship collides with tanker in North Sea

Cargo ship collides with tanker in North Sea

Rescue operation under way after North Sea tanker and cargo ship collide, injuring 32. Video / Bartek Smialek via PAAFP

Labrador Hogan at work

Labrador Hogan at work

Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD

Kea Kids News: Americarna roars through Waitara

Kea Kids News: Americarna roars through Waitara

Gather ‘round folks, for a celebration of American cars and American cool! In this special report, Taranaki kids show reporter Freddie how they ring in Americarna. Video / KKN

Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred

Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred

Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home

The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred

Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred

Before and after footage of Pal beach on thte Gold Coast beach reveals the damage caused by ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / Supplied

Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing

Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing

Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP

The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway

The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway

The Government is looking for investors to help build the first section of the Northland Expressway. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India

PM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with India

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is sticking by his commitment to secure a free trade deal with India. Video

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th. Video / MetService

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Mullet Matters

The Mullet Matters

RNZAF personnel have been told they can't grow mullets for charity. Video / Mental Health Foundation

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

New Zealand|education

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

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Electric vehicle targeted by vandal in central Auckland

Electric vehicle targeted by vandal in central Auckland

The owner of an electric vehicle targeted by a vandal believes his car was mistaken for a Tesla. Video / Sebastian Jonsson

Ian Tollemache cancer patient

Ian Tollemache cancer patient

A cancer patient who lost a lung in a botched surgery believes he should get a life-changing transplant. Video / RNZ / Nick Monro

Russia's Ukraine Incursion, Wellington Water Scandal and Cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Russia's Ukraine Incursion, Wellington Water Scandal and Cyclone Alfred | NZ Herald News Update

Russia increases its Ukraine offensive, Wellington Water faces scrutiny, and Cyclone Alfred triggers insurance chaos in Australia.

Markets with Madison: State of KiwiSaver

Business|markets with madison

Markets with Madison: State of KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver funds have returned between 4-10% on average over 10 years. What investment opportunities are funds eyeing next, and should we expect fees to fall or rise as a result?

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