Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio gets emotional talking about his personal experiences of the 1970s dawn raids. Video / Mark Mitchell
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After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.
ASB Classic: Osaka books her ticket to the final
Naomi Osaka has defeated Alycia Parks at the ASB Classic semifinal. Video | Sky Sport
Oriental fruit fly found in trap in Papatoetoe
Biosecurity NZ are determining whether there are more fruit flies in order to protect the horticulture industry and home gardens. Video / NZ Herald
Vigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News Update
Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.
Massive 500 Kg Rocket Debris Crashes Into Kenyan Village
Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has confirmed that fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, weighing nearly 500 kg, crashed into a village in the country's north on Tuesday
What's a loctician? Hokianga's Haley Gielen shares her trade
Rawene-based Haley Gielen runs a business that creates, maintains, and styles dreadlocks from the comfort of her own home. Video / NZ Herald
Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve
The Department of Conservation is investigating after members of an ocean swimming club say they came across people fishing from a boat at Goat Island Marine Reserve.
The rapid rise of low and slow BBQ
Professional Pitmaster Chris McLaren on his love of barbecue. Video / George Heard
Dame Tariana Turia April 8, 1944-January 3, 2025
Dame Tariana Turia, former MP and government minister, has passed away at the age of 80. Video / Corey Fleming
Metservice Severe weather 3rd January
Severe thunderstorms are expected today in the northern South Island, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Nelson, Marlborough, and inland Hurunui District until 9 pm.
Crews battle fire near Pataua South
The hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina Cooper
Ceremonies begin for Dame Tariana Turia
Several hundred people are gathered at Pakaitore, Whanganui to farewell Dame Tariana Turia.
Man to appear in court today over Nelson policewoman death | NZ Herald News Update
A man charged with allegedly murdering a policewoman in Nelson will appear in court today and New Orleans attacker believed to have acted alone.
Massive crash at Speedway
5 lead cars were taken out in a massive crash at Speedway. Video / Hannah Robinson
Man charged with allegedly murdering policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
A man has been charged with murder and faces seven more charges after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Terrorism suspected in New Orleans attack
A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag “hellbent” on carnage steered a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans. Video / AFP
Man charged with murder after fatal family harm incident
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a baby at a Hamilton address yesterday.
15 dead, dozens injured in New Orleans attack
At least 15 people were killed and more than 35 injured when a vehicle ploughed into a New Year's crowd in the heart of New Orleans tourist district. Video / AFP
Kea Kids News: Gore kid’s best mates are the stars of his comic book world
Reporter Javanee is in Gore where 9-year-old Jack Butterfield is already publishing his own comic books, inspired by his school friends. Video / Kea Kids News
Naomi Osaka leads schedule on day three
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has advanced to the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic. Video / Michael Burgess
NZ Police announce officer killed in Nelson car ramming
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and the Minister of Police Mark Mitchell spoke at the Tasman District Police headquarters. Video / Tim Cuff
Homicide investigation underway after child killed, others injured
Forensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / Supplied
Kea Kids News: New waterslide reinvents adventure for Whangārei
Reporter Nadav and his mates are in Whangārei, where Adrenalin Adventure Park has upcycled the vintage Waiwera Hot Pools slides just in time for your holiday. Video / Kea Kids News
Best Beach 2025: Nominate your favourite NZ beach
NZ Herald's Best Beach is back for 2025 and we need you to tell us where it is. Here's all you need to know about how to nominate and vote for your fave. Video / Carson Bluck
Armed person on the loose in Beach Haven
One person is seriously injured in an alleged armed assault in Auckland's Beach Haven. Video / Dean Purcell
Festivals under threat from rain
Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha Dickie
Young people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facility
A group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason Dorday / Hayden Woodward
New Year Honours list released and five charged over Liam Payne’s death | NZ Herald News Update
The New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kid paints the town with her award-winning Christmas art
12-year-old Yi-Ling Cao is one of the winners of the Spark Christmas Art Competition! Reporter Alexis and Yi-Ling see her vibrant Auckland billboard for the very first time.
New Year 2025 Honours List
Celebrating those who are to be made knights or dames companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Pro-Palestine protest causes pause in play at ASB Classic
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa protested against the presence of Israeli tennis player and military reserve member Lina Glushko. Video / Michael Burgess / Dean Purcell
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100
Jimmy Carter's son said the former president died in his home where he had been receiving hospice care. Video / AFP
Officials investigate cause of Air crash and road toll lowest in a decade | NZ Herald News Update
Experts question bird strike theory as cause of deadly Jeju Air flight and the annual road toll could be the lowest recorded in 10 years.
Drone footage of large shark at Ōhope beach
Chris Service videoed a large shark cruising in the shallows near surfers and swimmers at Ōhope beach on December 28. Video / Chris Service
Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new Badjelly the Witch tv series!
That’s right, Kiwi kid favourite Badjelly the Witch is coming to TVNZ! Reporter Rosie finds out what it takes to draw and voice the hilarious characters at Mukpuddy Animation.
Plane downed in Azerbaijan, crowds flock to New Years festivals | NZ Herald News Update
Russia avoids responsibility for downed plane in Azerbaijan. Crowds flock to Northern Bass, Rhythm and Vines. Road toll rises. Video | NZ Herald
Shark sightings close popular Kiwi beach
Lifeguards at Ohope near the Top 10 Holiday Park have evacuated the beach after a shark was spotted. Video | Supplied