Metservice meteorologist Heather Keats updates as the country braces for severe weather, including high winds and snow. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney, MetService

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3. Video / MetService

This is the tear-jerking moment a mother listens to her late daughter's heart, which is now keeping another young girl alive.

Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd

The Crown will not pursue a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, whose convictions were quashed in October.

Inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues, more tariff developments and Mark Carney is elected in Canada.

It’s dogs only at this pool! Reporter Freddie is at Point Erin Pools, where golden retriever Ollie is celebrating his birthday with Bark NZ and 50 of his best golden friends!

Napier City Rovers fire up in crucial 6-1 win on the road in Wellington. Video / Neil reid

Aucklanders will have a say on plans for a 12,500-seat stadium or a Ponsonby Rugby Club/music venue at Western Springs. Video / Dean Purcell

MetService severe weather forecasts are for thunderstorms in Northland and Auckland while a winter blast hits Canterbury. Video / Metservice

Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

In 1350, the first waka landed at Te Awanui. After conflict and loss, apology and partnership are restoring Te Papa’s heartbeat, building a new future on old foundations.

A cyclist has walked away with just a few bruises after a frightening crash in Wellington when a car turned across his lane.

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights and hospitals.

A rescue operation is under way after a man fell overboard on a ferry heading from Waiheke Island to Auckland this morning.

Tory Whanau bows out of mayoral race, figures reveal key factors contributing to homelessness and the inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues.

The traditionally male-dominated sport has seen female lifters recently outnumber their male counterparts since 2023. Video / Ben Dickens / Sylvie Whinray

A leading neuroscientist has condemned the actions of a new sport set to come to New Zealand next month. Video / @Charizma68

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget speech

Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService

Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney

Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.

Auckland FC have made history and the celebrations were fitting to the occasion. Video / Ben Dickens

A Lower Hutt dairy owner was the victim of an armed robbery over the weekend. Video / Supplied

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after his Vatican and Gallipoli trip on April 28, 2025. Video / Newstalk ZB

A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP

Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

Fire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Flooding on Ross Rd in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Video / Kathy Wallace

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather. Video / Ian Johnston

The US is considering a 'harder' approach to Russia. Pope Francis' funeral sees thousands gather at Vatican City. Massive explosion at major Iranian port. Video / NZ Herald

Diagnosed at 45 with stage 4 cancer, Jackie Robertson wants earlier bowel screening — and a better chance for others. Video \ Jason Dorday

Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP

Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.

North Shore residents have had their first glimpse of the devastation caused by the recent fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on Hill Rd. Video / NZ Herald