John Key unveils new Cabinet line-up

6 Oct, 2014 01:55 AM

Paula Bennett, Jonathan Coleman, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have consolidated their status as the National Government's rising stars taking meaty portfolios and gaining several places in Prime Minister John Key's new Cabinet.

Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues

Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues

Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting

David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps

David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps

Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell

FTN Motion founders talk about their new Streetdog80 electric motorbike

FTN Motion founders talk about their new Streetdog80 electric motorbike

FTN Motion founders Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow talk about their new electric motorbike the Streetdog80. Video Carson Bluck

Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms

Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms

Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Fisheries reform announcement

NZ Herald Live: Fisheries reform announcement

Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones speaks to the media live from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight

Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight

Kea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.

The economy is expected to turn a corner | NZ Herald News Update

The economy is expected to turn a corner | NZ Herald News Update

The economy is expected to turn a corner but food and security is still rife in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald

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New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years

New Zealand|education

New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years

The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks

Kea Kids News: No short supply of kai in Pipiwai

Kea Kids News: No short supply of kai in Pipiwai

Reporter Moses and his mates take us on a tour of their life in rural Pipiwai, where bush to table is a way of life. Video / Kea Kids News

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

Australian women's car park stoush over dog left in car

Australian women's car park stoush over dog left in car

Passer-by confronts owners, claims dog was left in 36C temperatures for 20 minutes. Video / @shareejackson3

Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour

New Zealand|politics

Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he had a very constructive conversation with Act leader David Seymour last night. Video / Mark Mitchell

Young solo kayaker prays for safety as great white shark relentlessly trails his boat

Young solo kayaker prays for safety as great white shark relentlessly trails his boat

Matt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his shark encounter off the coast of Cape Reinga from his kayak. Video / Matt Wells and Nomadic Kayak Fishing

Trump says US will own Gaza Strip

Trump says US will own Gaza Strip

US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after poll and David Seymour tensions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after poll and David Seymour tensions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the Mike Hosking Breakfast after poll, David Seymour tensions.

Red carpet rolled out for foreign business | NZ Herald News Update

Red carpet rolled out for foreign business | NZ Herald News Update

Red carpet rolled out for foreign business, banking expert claims NZ First misunderstands bank fine and new poll isn't a concern for the government just yet. Video / NZ Herald

Jet Car Vaporiser – this ain’t your mum’s minivan!

Jet Car Vaporiser – this ain’t your mum’s minivan!

Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.

Luxon on Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament steps

Luxon on Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament steps

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Act leader David Seymour's attempt to drive a vehicle up Parliament teps.

Market Watch: Will Trump tariffs and Chinese kill the Wall St bull market

Business|markets

Market Watch: Will Trump tariffs and Chinese kill the Wall St bull market

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect in global markets with Trump's tariff's looming and Chinese AI disrupting tech.

Colombian President Petro Compares Cocaine to Whisky, Calls for global legalisation

Colombian President Petro Compares Cocaine to Whisky, Calls for global legalisation

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” and suggested the drug trade could be dismantled if cocaine were legalised worldwide.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Manta magic

Manta magic

About 50 Manta rays delighted tour visitors in the Bay of Islands this weekend. Video / Fullers Bay of Islands

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps

Security stops Act leader David Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps. Video / Adam Pearse

Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer

Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer

Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.

United States Coastguard ship moored in Wellington

United States Coastguard ship moored in Wellington

A United States Coastguard ship has moored in Wellington as part of a mission to enhance security relationships with nations in the south Pacific. Video / Mark Mitchell

Falling masonry injures woman on Queen St

Falling masonry injures woman on Queen St

Concrete has fallen from a building on Auckland's Queen St and injured an elderly woman. Video / Raphael Franks , Dean Purcell

Government making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News Update

Government making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News Update

Government making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Wartime economy

Markets with Madison: Wartime economy

The world is covered in conflict and investors may be too optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what a wartime economy may look like in 2025.

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Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad

Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad

An expat Kiwi advertising creative has played a leading role in one of this year’s big Super Bowl ads. Video / Instacart

Kea Kids News: Old blokes raise major bucks for charity by shearing a ton of sheep

Kea Kids News: Old blokes raise major bucks for charity by shearing a ton of sheep

Ewes in the news! Reporter Juliet is in Hinds, where the Shear for Life sheep-shearing drive is raising over $150,000 for charities with fresh fades for 3,000 sheep.

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"I hate to see old pubs closed down" - Inkster on history and hospo

"I hate to see old pubs closed down" - Inkster on history and hospo

Prolific Christchurch publican Nick Inkster takes The Herald on a tour of his latest project. Video / George Heard

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AWS hyperscale data centre under construction at Westgate

AWS hyperscale data centre under construction at Westgate

Amazon says the huge facility will open later this year. Video / Chris Keall

PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes

PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes

The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes announcement

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Driver caught doing burnouts in the Hutt

Driver caught doing burnouts in the Hutt

A man has been charged after video captured a driver doing burnouts and almost running over spectators in Lower Hutt. Video / Supplied

Boot camp concerns, manhunt in West Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Boot camp concerns, manhunt in West Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Concerns boot camps may lead to further abuse. Manhunt in West Auckland after stabbing. Safety warnings around river mouths. Video | NZ Herald

No justice after bar assault

No justice after bar assault

Bashed with a beer jug: Watch how a night out descended into violence ending in a brutal assault with a heavy glass jug over which police are yet to lay charges 18 months later.

Blueberry and nut tiramisu

Blueberry and nut tiramisu

Layers of silky mascarpone contrast with crunchy nuts and little bursts of blueberries. Video / Fresh Media

No survivors in Alaska plane crash

No survivors in Alaska plane crash

The wreckage of the missing plane was located near Nome, Alaska, with all 10 people aboard believed to be dead. Video / Getty, US Coast Guard

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