Global market slumps, wild weather for parts of NZ, ACC privacy breaches, flu season puts pressure on healthcare providers, Ukraine visa policy and Christchurch's smell in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Skydiver hits powerlines in Parakai
A parachute has been left hanging in powerlines near Skydive Auckland after an incident this morning. Video/ Alex Burton
Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs
Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, DJO and more deliver a perfect pop culture spectacle at Western Springs. Video / Carson Bluck
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution
Aussie mum storms classroom to abuse and threaten daughter's alleged bully
A mother from Adelaide is being investigated after threatening a child at her daughter's school. Video / 7News
Seymour v Williams: The stand-up clash
Act leader David Seymour and comedian Guy Williams exchanged barbs at a press conference at Waitangi this week.
Swedish police name Rickard Andersson as the man behind deadly school shooting
35-year-old Rickard Andersson, gunned down 10 people at a school in Sweden before taking his own life. Video / AFP
Thousands queue for Auckland’s Laneway Festival after ticket malfunction
Concert-goers have encountered a fault with the Ticketek app that has delayed them entering the 2025 Laneway Festival at Western Springs. Video / Rachel Maher
David Seymour speaks to the media at St Stephen's school
Act party leader David Seymour took questions during his visit to St Stephen's school. Video / Michael Craig
70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attack
Paul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie Howie
Pita Tipene reflects on his last Waitangi as chairman of the Waitangi National Trust
Waitangi National Trust chairman Pita Tipene reflects on this year's Waitangi events. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi Day 2025
Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean Purcell
Kea Kids News: Truck racing is your new favourite underground sport
Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rods Festival where NZ Super Truck Racing is showing off their souped up semis. Video / Kea Kids News
Prime Minister Luxon speaks to the media
Prime Minister Luxon speaks to the media in Akaroa. Video / George Heard
Day three at Waitangi
The Government is welcomed to the Waitangi grounds as protesters disrupt David Seymour's speech. Video / Alyse Wright
Government welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri
The government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse Wright
NZ Herald Live: Waitangi Dawn Service
Live coverage of Waitangi Day Dawn Service provided by Whakaata Māori
Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'
President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Chris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to Waitangi
Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi 2025: Protesters turn their backs on Seymour
Protesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.
Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop speak to the media.
Firefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facility
Dozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News Update
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Meet the warriors outside the waka setting the Sprint Nationals off without a hitch
Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.
Day two at Waitangi
The Kīngitanga is officially welcomed to the Waitangi grounds and Labour MPs keep up with waka-paddling traditions. Video / Alyse Wright
Marama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housing
Green party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse Wright
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Police respond to stabbing in Birkenhead
Police say the man was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Birkenhead. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media ahead of Waitangi Day
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Mexican ambassador speaks ahead of meeting with Winston Peters
Ahead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse Wright
Moana Pasifika CEO on more All Blacks following Ardie Savea in Super Rugby switch
Debbie Sorensen says there is "significant interest" from players wanting to switch. Video / Dean Purcell
Chris Hipkins' annual waka paddle
Chris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse Wright
Kea Kids News: Thousands of kites take to the skies to celebrate the sun
Reporter Jeorgyna is at Makar Sankranti, a Hindu harvest festival in honor of the deity Surya featuring fierce kite battles, amazing food, and fun for the whole family!
NZ Herald Live: Chris Bishop speaks to media regarding Kāinga Ora
Chris Bishop speaks to media regarding Kāinga Ora
Hawke's Bay fisherman 'unofficially' catches biggest land-based Tuna in NZ
Regan Ellison caught a 172cm Yellowfin Tuna on the East Cape last month while attempting to catch the first rod-caught land-based marlin in NZ. Video / Regan Ellison @reganzd
Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs | NZ Herald News Update
Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ Herald
Mike Hosking talks to PM Christopher Luxon
Mike Hosking spoke to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Near-miss with truck crossing centre line on SH1
Dashcam shows moment a truck crosses the centre line on State Highway 1 at Topuni, causing a truck to tip over and block the road for hours yesterday.