Interislander ferries investigation, public media funding boost, post-lockdown economic changes, Kiwis opt for Easter weekend staycations or international destinations & warning for back country hikers in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington. Video \ Jason Dorday
Tourist killed by elephant, prominent Kiwis oppose regulatory standards bill | NZ Herald News Update
A Kiwi tourist was killed by charging elephant in Zambia, and a group of prominent New Zealanders have written an open letter opposing David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill.
Whatatutu Mangatū community petition to address impacts of logging-truck traffic
Noise disturbance from 1.30am is just one of the key concerns expressed in the Whatatutu Mangatū petition.
Nelson Tasman floods, blackout: Civil Defence Minister provides an update
Civil Defence Minister, Mark Mitchell provides an update on the Nelson Tasman floods.
Herald NOW's panel address the colonial monument debate and public transport safety
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All Blacks: A pre-game chat with the assistant coach
As things heat up in Dunedin for the All Blacks game, assistant coach Tamati Ellison talks all things pre-game.
Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale
One of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings – the Cardrona Hotel – is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Ryan Bridge speaks to co-owner Kade Thornton.
Watch: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson debate the week's biggest political issues
National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel talking supermarket reform and the Government's week of law and order announcements.
Former All Black John Afoa previews the first test
Former All Blacks prop John Afoa on the first test between the All Blacks and France in Dunedin. He tells Ryan Bridge what he makes of the changes to the squad.
Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather
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What should you do if network goes down in an emergency?
Telecommunications Forum CEO Paul Brislen explains what you should do if the network goes down in an emergency after outage in flood-hit Tasman District.
New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia
A New Zealander is one of two women killed by a charging elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia
Gisborne Mayor after heavy rain hits the region
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW following a bout of heavy rain across the region
$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic
Aldrin Mariano's 1995 Honda Civic EG8 was destroyed while parked in Newmarket in Auckland. Video / Wheel Hub NZ
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Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture
Riccarton High: the centre of a changing Christchurch. Video / Frank Film
Drivers battle surface flooding in Ōkato, Taranaki
Heavy rain has produced surface flooding in the Taranaki town of Ōkato.
Rotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beat
Police Minister Mark Mitchell was in Rotorua to announce the initiative. Video / Annabel Reid
Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link
The art and architecture of the new Karanga-a-Hape Station station. Video \ Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council.
All Blacks spring selection surprises
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks surprise selections for the first test against France in Dunedin. Video \ NZME
Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update
More heavy downpours are coming for the Upper South Island, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs is convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, avoiding other charges.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington
Bluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky
They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. Tiny and elusive, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat is the country’s only native land mammal, and it’s critically endangered.
Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora
In one of her last appearances at Parliament, Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp tells minister Tama Potaka his changes to Whānau Ora "don't make sense." Video / Parliament TV