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Homeless at 102, thriving at 103
After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.
Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopters Trust
Consumer spending outlook rising, police presence after gang tangi | NZ Herald News Update
Consumer spending outlook on the rise for 2025. Police monitoring after gang tangi. South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President. Video / NZ Herald
Jordie Barrett scores again on Leinster sabbatical
Playing out of position, the All Black made his mark against Clermont. Video / Sky Sport
Paddington in Peru trailer
Paddington Bear and the Brown family head to the Amazon to find Aunt Lucy. Paddington in Peru is in New Zealand cinemas on January 1. Video / STUDIOCANAL
Former lawyer prosecuted over dying man’s will, court overturns $500K bequest to former lover
An “incompetent” ex-lawyer videoed drafting a dying man’s will in hospital is facing a criminal charge.
Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
Rainbow-identifying students Josh and Zia speak about their experiences coming out while studying in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
BBQ Butterflied Chicken with Avocado Salad
Dine alfresco for a memorable and relaxed summer Christmas. Video / Fresh Media
Napier gang leader's funeral procession
Up to 400 mourners attend Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter leader Angus Benson's funeral in Napier today.
Tim Bray: The Sense of an Ending
A legend of children's theatre on cancer, chemo and keeping the magic alive. Video / Michael Craig
New video shows police officer embracing naked woman
Video shows an on-duty Auckland police officer embracing the woman after footage captured officers on a stripper pole.
Kindness or cult? Questions over Falun Dafa's inclusion in Santa parades
A former Falun Dafa practitioner tells Michael Morrah why he thinks the group's a dangerous cult. Video / Carson Bluck / George Heard
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
Rare dolphin spotted in Auckland's Waitematā Harbour
A Hector's or critically endangered Māui dolphin has been spotted in the Waitematā Harbour, just over a month before the Auckland SailGP event. Video / Jason Britten
Wynyard Crossing Bridge has reopened
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour is working for the first time since March. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live in studio with Kerre Woodham
Christopher Luxon live in the studio with Kerre Woodham
Norway builds world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnel
The record-breaking project will connect the districts of Randaberg and Bokn. Video / Statens vegvesen
Kiwi charged for terrorism and investigation into Deputy Police Commissioner | NZ Herald News Update
Kiwi jihadi Mark John Taylor has been charged under the Terrorism Suppression Act and the Deputy Police Commissioner is under investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Markets with Madison: AI models
The competition for the best AI application is increasing as Amazon dropped more models to compete with Microsoft, Google and Meta’s AI labs.
Mitre 10 staff threaten vehicle with forklift
Video shows a forklift operator threatening to use his machine on a vehicle outside an Auckland Mitre 10, December 11.
Police filmed pole dancing in viral video
Two uniformed officers can be seen jumping onto and twirling on the pole.
Basketball New Zealand struggling to keep up with booming demand
Basketball is quickly becoming New Zealand’s trendiest sport. Video / Ben Dickens
Christopher Luxon left in the dark about assault
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he only learned that about an alleged indecent assault of two women by members of a visiting Vietnamese delegation this morning.
Fire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub fires
A media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Levin
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Levin
Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update
Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald
Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive
Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith
The Santa Claus Show has come to town, for the last time ever
The legendary Tim Bray Theatre Company is closing up shop, with one last explosion of Christmas cheer! Reporter Ryan goes behind the curtain with the cast of the show.
Inside Air NZ’s newest plane
The Beta Technologies battery-powered plane will operate trial flights in NZ in 2025. It will then operate cargo flights. Video / Dean Purcell / BETA Technologies
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / Metservice
PM Luxon fields question over ferries announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fields question from media over today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.
Chris Hipkins responds to ferries announcement
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is asked why it took so long for today's announcement
The Government has established a new company to procure replacement ships for KiwiRail’s ageing Interislander ferries today. Video / Mark Mitchell
Red carpet premiere for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Sir Peter Jackson, Brian Cox and Andy Serkis chat about the film and the future of the Lord of the Rings franchise. Video / Mitchell Hageman, Sonna Studios
NZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcement
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.
Man allegedly murdered in Massey driveway death
A man has been charged with murder after another man was run over and killed in a driveway in Massey, West Auckland.
Vonz Kaukau and his rēwana bread
A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rēwana bread business. Video / RNZ