New Zealand will remain at alert level 1 after the source of the latest community Covid-19 case was found. The case - an AUT student aged in her 20s - has been genomically linked to the Defence worker who was infected at a quarantine hotel.
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Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 4th - April 6th
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ASB Polyfest continues on despite Auckland weather
The ASB Polyfest has been in full swing this week, concluding today. Despite heavy rain the performances kept on. Video / NZ Herald
The Vimahi family's incredible story, thanks to Polyfest
The Vimahi family has been running a stall at the Polyfest for just over 30 years. They have done this to help themselves raise 9 kids. Video / NZ Herald
Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.
Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied
"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use
A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck
Person dead after train hits car in Auckland
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph
Wellington police confirm man's death being treated as a homicide
Simon Bird, 65, was found dead on Albemarle Rd in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday. Video / Mark Mitchell
New tariffs and severe weather warnings are in place | NZ Herald News Update
Trump announces sweeping tariffs and severe weather warnings are in place across the country | NZ Herald News Update
Markets with Madison: Tariffs
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2025 Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are coming to Orewa this weekend
The national Rowing NZ Beach Sprint Champs are where selections begin for the International Beach Sprint Champs in Rio later this year. Video / Rowing NZ
What are beach sprints?
With Beach Sprints being included at the 2028 Olympic Games, interest in this form of coastal rowing is expected to grow significantly. Video / Rowing NZ
Rare kiwi fight in daylight captured in Northland garden
Two kiwi birds engaged in a fight during daylight hours, offering a rare glimpse into the territorial behaviour of the elusive, nocturnal birds. Video / Karin Matthews
Detective Beard addresses media after Micah Fala sentencing
Detective Inspector Scott Beard speaks after the sentencing of Auckland man Micah Fala, who secretly filmed nearly two dozen women. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Live: Police give update on unexplained death in Wellington
Police give update on unexplained death in Wellington
iCatcher accident TAIC’s final report
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Trade Minister Todd McClay reacts to Trump's tariff announcement
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to media following President Trump's tariff announcement. Video / RNZ
Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake
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Watch Live : Chris Hipkins in studio with Kerre Woodham
Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham, taking listeners' questions and calls.
Inside the Rovers: For keeps
New glovesman opens up on pressure and a special footballing friendship. Video / Neil Reid
Kea Kids News: Underwater robot takes kid engineers to the USA
Reporter Aroha is in Christchurch, where the tamariki of Team Dot Bot are firing up their custom aquabot to train for a massive competition in Washington D.C.
Mayors make a splash for Local Water Done Well
Tauranga mayor and Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale and Western Bay mayor James Denyer teamed up to get people talking about Local Water Done well. Video / Tauranga City Council
Privileges Committee chairwoman Judith Collins responds to Te Pāti Māori no-show
Parliament’s privileges committee, chaired by National minister Judith Collins, is giving Te Pāti Māori MPs another chance to appear before the committee.
Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
Hamilton schools locked down as police responded to firearms sighting
Three Hamilton schools in the Silverdale area were locked down until about 5.20pm.
Terrifying near misses on New Zealand roads
Transporting New Zealand has released dash-cam footage of terrifying near misses on our roads. Video / Transporting NZ
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 2
Heavy rain moves into the west of New Zealand during Thursday and Friday.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū-Tararua Highway
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PM Luxon on detainment of the 11-year-old girl in Hamilton
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the Health NZ inquiry findings on the detainment of the 11-year-old girl in Hamilton.
Te Pāti Māori respond to privileges committee decision
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer & Rawiri Waititi respond to privileges committee decision
Auckland CEO Angelene Judge speaks about exposing her former friend's 'horrific' crimes
Angelene Judge speaks about discovering her former friend had been secretly filming women and children. Video / Alyse Wright
Judith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executives
Public Service Minister Judith Collins has said she wants to improve chief executive and agency performance management as part of her reforms of the Public Service Act.
NZ Herald Live: Health New Zealand release inquiry findings
Health New Zealand is releasing its high-level review into an incident at Waikato Hospital.
Hunters praise safety reforms and "healthcare crisis" at Nelson Hospital | NZ Herald News Update
Health and safety law reforms viewed as a win for hunters and experts assess "healthcare crisis" at Nelson Hospital. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Kea Kids News: Kids are fixing the environment with… bombs?
Reporter Moss is at Lone Kauri School, where kids are making seed bombs that will explode with restorative native trees in a devastating Cyclone Gabrielle slip. Video / Kea Kids