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Council and AT say the roadworks are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop outside SkyCity. Video / Michael Craig
See inside NZ’s biggest new supermarket: $100m Pak’nSave Highland Park
Pak’nSave Highland Park is set to open on Tuesday morning. Video / Cameron Pitney
First look inside Auckland Temple
The new Latter-day Saints (Mormon) temple is opening to public tours for the first time. Video / John Weekes, Supplied
NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement
Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media
NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning
PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.
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The man became aggressive with staff at El Humero before throwing a glass at the restaurant owner when he intervened. Video / Supplied
US mum forced to give up baby after IVF mix-up
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Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind the scenes of an All Blacks and Black Ferns commercial shoot
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Policeman makes a splash in Manu World Champs
Constable Vincent Kahui makes a splash in the Z Manu World Champs qualifiers in Auckland.
Ngāti Ranginui head to Te Matatini
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui will represent Tauranga Moana at Te Matatini in New Plymouth this week. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford
Joseph Parker stops Martin Bakole with second round knockout
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Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement
David Seymour makes announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Monitoring of Chinese fleet continues, Cook Islands in spotlight | NZ Herald News Update
NZ and Australia troops continue to monitor Chinese fleet. Cook Islands/New Zealand relationship in spotlight. 'Dramatic' police operation in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Rowan Simpson's top 3 tips for entrepreneurs - and 3 ways to be wrong
The author of "How To Be Wrong: A crash course in startup success" offers insider tips. Video / Alyse Wright
Hot property: The last New Zealand Firefighters Calendar
An iconic fundraiser is ending. Tony "Scottie" Scott reflects on 35 years of selling beefcake, brawn and bravery. Video / Michael Craig
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Auckland FC's Louis Vestraete and Callan Elliott in studio with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine
Two of Auckland FC star players joined Jason Pine in studio to chat the A-League season so far and whether they can win the whole competition. Video / Cameron Pitney
Chinese warships in Tasman, suspicious church fires in Masterton | NZ Herald News Update
Warships in Tasman raise concerns over Chinese relationship. Church fires in Masterton labelled suspicious. Luigi Mangione appears in court. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealander claims mistreatment by global dance company
Shen Yun says the allegations are "grossly distorted" and linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Video / Ben Dickens
CEO Jolie Hodson on Spark's profit plunge - and what's next
$1 billion was wiped off Spark's value today after a worse-than-expected result. Its chief executive fronts up. Video / Alex Burton
Man attacked outside his own restaurant while on the phone
Chang Woo Lee received burn injuries after a man threatened him before splashing coffee across his face and chest. Video / Chang Woo Lee
Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix derby 3.0
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Kiwi to swim Cook Strait for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand
Kiwi deputy principal Nick Edwards was moved to fundraise for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand after seeing his friend and colleague bravely endure the common cancer. Video / Supplied
Multiple people recovered from tank at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port
Fire and Emergency crews have recovered multiple people trapped inside a tank, understood to be on a ship at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port. Video / George Heard
KFC opens pop-up fish and chippery in Mairangi Bay
The two-day event will raise vital funds for Surf Life Saving NZ. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Chris Luxon with Kerre Woodham | Newstalk ZB
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham. Video \ Newstalk ZB
Markets with Madison: AI arms race
Companies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war.
Martin Henderson warns fans after woman scammed of $375k
Actor Martin Henderson takes a break from filming to warn Kiwis about romance scams using his name. Video / Martin Henderson
Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland
Six youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / Hayden Woodward
Judith Collins responds to Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments
Labour's Jan Tinetti questions National's Judith Collins on Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments.
Police armed with guns out blocking Karangahape Road
A bystander has described a sudden mass arrest by police on Karangahape Rd in Auckland this afternoon. Video \ NZ Herald
Aftermath of Milldale house fire
A large pile of black charred wood and mangled steel is all that is left of the home that went up in flames on Lees St, Milldale, Auckland.
Father of slain young man responds to verdict in coward punch case
Brian Smith, father of Luke Smith, who died after a coward punch in Wellington, speaks outside the Wellington High Court after the sentencing of his son's killer, Siale Siale.
Treaty Principles Bill oral submission
Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.
Suspicious fire at an illegal cannabis cultivation site in Te Atatu South
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that has evidence suggesting the cultivation of cannabis is taking place. Video / NZ Herald
Aftermath of Massey houses car crash
A young couple awoke screaming and clutching each other after a car ploughed into their bedroom, stopping just centimetres from them. Video / Michael Craig