PM Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including a bailout package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.
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Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today
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Reporter Malia is at Snow Planet’s first rail jam for 2025, where young snowboarders are gliding into winter with their most epic moves, and racking up medals on the way.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Defence Minister Judith Collins announce $12 billion in funding over the next four years.
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th
Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.
Christchurch, Bromley industrial fire
A large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
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Large-scale solar farms are popping up around the country with developers like Lodestone Energy behind major investments. Do the market economics of grid-scale solar stack up?
Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
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Proud dad's rousing haka for Northland teen
Wayne Poutai surprised his son Awatea, 17, with a haka to acknowledge the teen as he was awarded a scholarship. Video \ Supplied
Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate
The business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan Wilson
NZME On The Up editorial campaign
Uplifting stories showcasing success, inspiration and possibilities. Video / NZME
On The Up: From bone cancer to running with a blade
Kerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey Fleming
Kea Kids News: Move over David Seymour, these mini-MasterChefs have lunch sorted
Reporter Maliyah is at a special World of Cultures event where kids are in the kitchen serving up a feast from all over the globe. Video / Kea Kids News
BusinessDesk investigates Compass Group
Lunch Money: BusinessDesk investigates Compass Group, the global giant gobbling up school lunch contracts in New Zealand.
Fans' confrontation at Auckland FC match
Can thrown and one person arrested at Auckland FC match. Video / @miss_summergunn
Crackdown on gambling influencers, Trump tariffs hit US markets | NZ Herald News Update
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Red Crescent releases video showing final moments for slain Gaza aid workers
Red Crescent releases video showing final moments for slain Gaza aid workers, appearing to refute claims from Israel regarding the circumstances of the killing. Video / AFP
Scott Architects - Episode 6
John Scott’s architectural legacy thrives in Te-Matau-a-Māui as his son Jacob and granddaughter Hana weave themes of whānau, landscape, and innovation. Video / Faultline Films
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
NZ Herald Live: Final Court of Inquiry report into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Minister of Defence Judith Collins, KC, Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, and President of the Court of Inquiry, Commodore Melissa Ross, will speak to the report.
NZ Herald Live: Act leader David Seymour speaks to media on the Treaty Principles Bill
David Seymour speaks to media about the Justice select committee's report to the House on the Treaty Principles Bill
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
The trade war has begun with US President Donald Trump rolling out reciprocal tariffs – but the calculations are being questioned.
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