Swells over 6 metres on Cook Strait have caused the cancellation of all passenger ferries, but some freight service are still running, and the big waves created opportunities for others as seen in this video.
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy Morris
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
NZ First leader Winston Peters delivers his state of the nation address from Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Tracey Castle has been found guilty of intentionally driving her vehicle into Sarahphine Hoyle, leaving her with extensive injuries requiring multiple surgeries. Video / Supplied
Homicide investigation underway in Featherston. Israel and Lebanon resume rocket strikes. Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital. Video / NZ Herald
An Auckland Transport staffer asks a man to stop playing the piano at Auckland's Britomart train station. Video / @jonchristie via TikTok
Te Taumata o Kupe at Mahurehure Marae blends storytelling with innovative design, honoring Kupe’s legacy showcasing Mātauranga Māori and celestial navigation. Video / Faultline
Lawson performs risky overtake in F1 race. Video / Sky Sport
Marty Wood's family speak prior to sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Video / Al Williams
A time capsule, buried 25 years ago during a bathroom renovation, has been unearthed. Video / Corey Fleming
A car on fire was spotted on Waipuna Rd, Mt Wellington. It has since been put out by emergency crews. Video / Kal-El Bernard
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council catchment worker and weed boat driver Rodger Shaw clearing the Tutaekuri-Waimate Stream.
All Whites have won against Fiji taking them one step closer the the world cup.
Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse Wright
Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse Wright
A young boy has posted several videos of himself online driving more than 200km/h, weaving through traffic on Auckland’s motorways. Video / Supplied
Gunn was going for a colonoscopy at the hospital and spoke of his nerves and his preparation. Video / Supplied
Pacific Equity Partners went on an A$5 billion business buying spree before Christmas. Its managing director explains the big opportunity ahead for private equity firms.
New Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
Carlos Ulberg will meet No 3-ranked light heavyweight Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event at UFC London on Sunday.
Direct flights connecting New Zealand to India could be in place as early as 2028 and a fresh search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 wreckage has been approved. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand’s middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to break the four-minute-mile barrier. Video / Athletics NZ, Tyron Lagerwall
A computer-generated artist impression shows the proposed redevelopment of Western Springs Stadium.
Video supplied to the Herald shows gang members bare fist fighting at a boxing gym. Video / Supplied
Reporter Theo is training with The Blues, where he learns the spidey super powers they’re taking to Marvel-themed Super Rugby Pacific.
US scholarship and going pro fuel desire of young footballing hopeful Ethan Spence. Video / Neil Reid
Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / Hayden Woodward
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign will continue in Gaza with increasing intensity.
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.
Winston Peters speaks to the media after he meets Marco Rubio in Washington DC.
The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand in 2027.
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
A video captured a Lime Scooter rider colliding with a member of the public in Auckland Central. Video / Supplied
Reporter Macy-Jane is at the Nelson Weet-Bix TRYathlon, one of a series of events all over the country that have tamariki swimming, biking, and sprinting their way to a medal!