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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
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 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
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.
Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed
Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright
Police Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral Directors
Fire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ Herald
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. Video / Ian Johnston
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
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, 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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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?
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance
Privileges Committee members Judith Collins and Winston Peters react to three Te Pāti Māori MPs missing another appearance before the committee. Video / Adam Pearse
Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement
Northland Expressway announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update
Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.
Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made
Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService