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Wayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of Auckland
Wayne Brown said "I'm asking Aucklanders to back me to finish the job that I started three years ago." Video / Alex Burton
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decision
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explained what the decision to cut the OCR by 50 base points means for New Zealanders. Video / RBNZ
Dramatic police chase in Hunters Plaza, Papatoetoe
Multiple police cars chase a stolen sports car through the Hunters Plaza shopping centre in Papatoetoe. Video / Bob Snibbuts
Luxon and Willis on the OCR decision
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis talk to media. Video / Mark Mitchell
Driver suffering seizure on motorway gets quick thinking help
Quick-thinking Good Samaritan Jeff Benjamin runs to help driver suffering seizure on motorway. Video / Jeff Benjamin
What does today's OCR announcement mean?
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann explains the decision the Reserve Bank has made in today's change to the Official Cash Rate. Video / Cameron Pitney
Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health
Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.
Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied
Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.
Economists confident in 50-point OCR put and 10-step energy plan proposal | NZ Herald News Update
Economists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.
One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / Hayden Woodward
Christopher Luxon on the inquiry into public services handling of personal information
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on their findings of the inquiry into public services handling of personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.
Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.
Delta Air Lines plane crash-lands at Toronto Pearson Airport
A Delta Air Lines plane was filmed upside down after reportedly crash landing. Video / John Nelson, Facebook
Watch: Pitch invader brings halt to Blues vs Chiefs
Play had to be stopped during the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and Blues due to a pitch invader. Video / @harry_anderssonn
New Zealand's connectivity Issues under spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up
New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.
"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
The vessel has failed to meet biosecurity standards to stay in NZ long-term. Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell
Kea Kids News: Nathan Rarere passes his Cheap-a-ccino secrets to the next generation
Reporter Jack is hitting the RNZ studio for some tips from radio announcing legend Nathan Rarere on interviewing sports stars and looking flash without breaking the piggybank.
Government to invest in conservation tourism
The government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+
Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights.
Markets with Madison: NZ-made aircraft
On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming
Cirque du Soleil returns to NZ with Corteo
After wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du Soleil
Herald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments
All hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.
Kea Kids News: Pipiwai manu prodigies compete to see who is heading to Auckland
Reporter/Manu Champ Brooklyn is at the Toka in Pipiwai, where the Manu Competition 2025 is in full swing. Brooklyn took her division in 2024, but who will dominate this year?
MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene returns to work
Labour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene talks about her recovery from cancer. Video / Mark Mitchell
Building fire in Wellington City
Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement
PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes Tourism announcement
PM Luxon and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston make announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Protests disrupt Pride events, brush fire at Lewis Pass Road | NZ Herald News Update
“Disgusting” protests disrupt Pride events. Brush fire on Lewis Pass Road. Hamas/Israel exchange prisoners. Video / NZ Herald
Storm-damaged house dispute
Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell
Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade
A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
Rose Matafeo is the host of Junior Taskmaster
Trailer for the second episode of TVNZ's new Junior Taskmaster series. Video / TVNZ
ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers
A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald