Focus Live: 5 new cases - 3 in the community

4 Sep, 2020 01:09 AM

PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield announce five new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand with three in the community - NZ will retain current alert levels until review on September 14. Video / Pool

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

New Zealand|crime

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC have made history and the celebrations were fitting to the occasion. Video / Ben Dickens

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

A Lower Hutt dairy owner was the victim of an armed robbery over the weekend. Video / Supplied

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after his Vatican and Gallipoli trip on April 28, 2025. Video / Newstalk ZB

Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver

Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver

A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP

Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update

Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update

Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.

Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love

Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Flooding in Parua Bay, Whangārei

Flooding in Parua Bay, Whangārei

Flooding on Ross Rd in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Video / Kathy Wallace

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather. Video / Ian Johnston

Trump considering 'harder' Russia approach, Pope Francis laid to rest | NZ Herald News Update

Trump considering 'harder' Russia approach, Pope Francis laid to rest | NZ Herald News Update

The US is considering a 'harder' approach to Russia. Pope Francis' funeral sees thousands gather at Vatican City. Massive explosion at major Iranian port. Video / NZ Herald

Massive explosion at Iranian port

Massive explosion at Iranian port

A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port has killed at least 8, and injured many more. Video / AFP

‘I owe her my life’: Mum with stage 4 cancer urges earlier bowel screening

‘I owe her my life’: Mum with stage 4 cancer urges earlier bowel screening

Diagnosed at 45 with stage 4 cancer, Jackie Robertson wants earlier bowel screening — and a better chance for others. Video \ Jason Dorday

Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP

Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.

Watch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant

Watch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant

North Shore residents have had their first glimpse of the devastation caused by the recent fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on Hill Rd. Video / NZ Herald

Mourners turn out for Pope Francis, fatal crash in Rotorua | NZ Herald News Update

Mourners turn out for Pope Francis, fatal crash in Rotorua | NZ Herald News Update

Mourners turn out in huge numbers for Pope Francis. Fatal crash in Rotorua. Kremlin, US peace talks 'constructive'. Video / NZ Herald

Tape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalist

Tape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalist

Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.

Firefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloud

Firefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloud

Two firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.

Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing

Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing

A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn talks about the NZ business and Aussie expansion

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Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn talks about the NZ business and Aussie expansion

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn, chief executive and founder of Flynn Group, talks to Tom Raynel about the NZ business and his plans for growth in Australia. Video / Alyse Wright

Thousands gather to attend Anzac Day services

Thousands gather to attend Anzac Day services

Thousands have gathered for Anzac Day services around the country as Kiwis remember our fallen servicemen and women. Video / Cherie Howie / NZ Herald

Watch Live: Anzac Day Dawn Service

Watch Live: Anzac Day Dawn Service

Coverage of the dawn service for Anzac Day live from. Wellington. Video / TVNZ

Kea Kids News: Are these pet toys the secret to saving the environment?

Kea Kids News: Are these pet toys the secret to saving the environment?

Don’t bin those fabric scraps, Rover’s birthday is coming up! Reporter Milla is at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, where upcycling workshops teach kids to make cool stuff.

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future

The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify

The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.

Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder

New Zealand|crime

Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell

Olivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquest

Olivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquest

Nienke and Chris Middleton speak outside Christchurch District Court after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore. Video / George Heard

Luxon tours army base with UK counterpart

Luxon tours army base with UK counterpart

Christopher Luxon has toured an army base in the west of England with UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer ahead of talks in Downing Street. Video / Video Elephant

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Muzza’s Pies, a Mt Albert pie shop, is shaking up the menu with a playful new addition that’s got tails wagging – “Cat Flavoured Dog Pies”. Video / Muzza's Pies

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