Don McCarrison was diagnosed with melanoma last year and was recently given the all-clear after having surgery and radiation. He also lost his parents and two siblings to cancer. He owns Bay Decorators and has rallied local painters and suppliers, including Dulux, to paint the Rotorua Cancer Society office free of charge.
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Canadian fans at the Paris Olympics are shocked their team would spy on New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
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Every cat has its day: Saving the Sumatran tiger
Auckland Zoo is at the centre of conservation efforts for the critically endangered animals. Video / Jason Oxenham
The Opening Ceremony from NZ-themed bar in Paris
NZ Herald takes you along to experience the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 from a Kiwi-themed bar in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Warriors keep season alive with home win
The Warriors out-played the Tigers at home last nigh to keep their season alive. Video / Sky Sport
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
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Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
Director of hotel operations at Sky City Hotels group Michael Anderson shows off the new Horizon Hotel. Video / Michael Craig
Viral durian hot pot dish hits Auckland
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Port Waikato residents losing their homes to the sea
Excessive tides and swells are rapidly eroding sandbanks on Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach, destroying the carpark and threatening homes. Video / Mike Scott
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Trish Puna filmed Casino-Rockk Ataria-Wharehinga in Clive Square, Napier, two days before she was uplifted to whānau in Gisborne. It was the last time she saw her. Video / Trish Pu
Ivan Pivac on why being blind is an advantage in acupuncture
Ivan Pivac lost his sight after an accident when he was 12, and went on to train in acupuncture in Hong Kong. He has worked from his practice below his Auckland home for 50 years.
France’s high-speed trains disrupted by sabotage ahead of Olympic opener
Arsonists have carried out attacks on high-speed train network in France causing major disruptions ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight Video / Al Jazeera English
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
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Second complaint against New Zealand Law Society president
The Herald can reveal another complaint has been laid against the New Zealand Law Society president. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
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'We need to leave right now': PM cuts press conference short
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Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Church told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.
Charity combating social violence launched in friend's memory
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New Zealand flag bearers named
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Video / NZ Herald
Paris prepares for ambitious Olympics opening ceremony
The River Seine has been blocked off and security is high as Paris prepares to officially open the Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
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Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
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Government legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decision
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Pie of the Year Awards
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Rare NZ property “slice of paradise”
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Paris 2024: Who will be our Olympic flag bearers?
Will Toogood explains the top candidates to carry the New Zealand Olympic Flag in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: $802 million for lower North Island public transport
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the investment intended to fund 18 new trains to run from 2028. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Billions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.
Drone Gate: Looking for the Canadian Olympic Committee
Michael Burgess tries to find the Canadian Olympic Committee to get answers about the Drone Gate situation. Video / Michael Burgess
Whenua: Pākinga Pā
The return of Pākinga Pā to local hapu has been a momentous achievement for all involved
Whenua: Urban Māori
Urban Māori are recognised and have organisations advocating for their needs.