Star Trek actor William Shatner joked about sending Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby into space, as he opened Rocket Lab's new factory in the Auckland suburb of Mount Wellington.
Latest Video
Driver plunges 40ft off unfinished bridge while following Google Maps
This is the heart-stopping moment a driver plunged 40ft off an unfinished bridge while trying to follow Google Maps.
Grandparents' grief after 4-year-old's dog attack death in Katikati
The grandmother and grandfather of Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan share their grief after the 4-year-old was killed in a dog attack in Katikati. Video / Ben Dickens
Empowering young people living with disabilities
Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life
Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid
Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at 7am at the Flaxmere Village Centre. Video / Rafaella Melo
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat
West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.
Treaty Principles Bill voted down and Trump keen for trade deals | NZ Herald News Update
Treaty Principles Bill voted down at its second reading and Trump claims he wants new trade deals with all countries, including China. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil
Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright
'We are not divided, but united.' | Treaty Principles Bill Second Reading highlights
Every party except Act is expected to vote down the controversial Treaty Principles Bill this afternoon on a occasion one senior minister has described as “cremation day.”
Young boy with tumour hosts garage sales for dream trip
Nine-year-old Hone Hillman is fundraising to fly - for the first time - to visit his favourite cousin in Christchurch. Video / Michael Craig
On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright
Rory McIlroy's daughter steals the show with long putt ahead of Masters
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy stole the show at the Par 3 contest. Video / Masters/X.com
Pallbearers fall into grave
Pallbearers fall into grave after platform collapses. Video / 6 Action News
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs
Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs
Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'
Madrid police say the birds were taken off the street and killed in the kitchen. Video / Madrid Police
Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney
NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs
US hikes China tariffs and MP explains old posts after death threats | NZ Herald News Update
US hikes tariffs to China while pausing others and MP explains old social media posts following death threats. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times
Four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot and injured a man outside a home in Pocatello after police said he was 'armed with a knife'.
Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club
At least 124 people have been reported killed after a roof in a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed.
Kea Kids News: Behind the scenes of Young Riders
Reporter Ale is in the arena with Matisse, a decorated show-jumper and one of the stars of TVNZ’s Young Riders, as she saddles up for a brand new season.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation
Christopher Luxon is unaware of MP Hamish Campbell’s ties to a religious sect that the FBI is investigating over child sex abuse allegations.
Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd
Emergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.
OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil
Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.
Flying ferry
Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB
Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.
Qantas 1960s TV ad
Qantas is marking 60 years of flying jets to New Zealand and had released a collection of content from its official archives. Video / Qantas
Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.
Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update
Trump adviser's feud as world responds to US tariffs and Reserve Bank expected to cut Official Cash Rate. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Kea Kids News: Te Kūiti sheep take over the streets
Reporter Joni is in the sheep-shearing capital of the world, where the annual Great NZ Muster brings thousands of sheep together for the zaniest parade you’ve ever seen.
Paying it forward: Outset Ventures
Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.
Red Beach rescue
Harlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.
Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics
Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.
Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.
Willis gives tariffs briefing
As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell