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A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
North Macedonia investigates more than 20 suspects for nightclub blaze
The authorities in northern Macedonia have issued arrest warrants for four people wanted in the investigation. Video \ AFP
Watch: Checkout worker stands up to racist customer
A video of a worker at an Aldi supermarket in Adelaide standing up to an allegedly ‘racist’ shopper has gone viral. Video / @pariya_rose
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon touches down in India
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes in a dance performance alongside Delhi's Fisheries Minister, Singh Baghel, as he arrives in India. Video \ Sky News
Luxon in India and numbers on Jobseeker benefit still rising | NZ Herald News Update
Luxon in negotiations in India and doubts about the Government's ability to get unemployment under control. Video / NZ Herald, Sky News
Markets with Madison: CDC Data Centres
This episode takes you behind one of the largest privately owned data centres in Australia & how one entrepreneur built the A$17b business from nothing.
Trash talk: The future of Auckland's rubbish
The lifespan of Auckland's biggest landfill will need to be expanded another seven years, according to a new public consultation document. Video / Cameron Pitney
$80m+ The Avenue apartments opened at Remuera Gardens
Chris Murphy of Real Living talks about the development of 62 new luxury apartments in two blocks at the existing retirement village. Video / Cameron Pitney
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
Nigel Latta reveals he is no longer terminally ill
Nigel Latta said he is no longer terminally ill in social media update on his fight with cancer. Video/ Nigel Latta
Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists
The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz
Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother
Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother. Video / via Instagram
Over 300 children escaped early childhood centres, report finds | NZ Herald News Update
Over 300 children escaped early childhood centres, report finds. UK PM Starmer urges unity in push for Russia Ukraine ceasefire. Video / NZ Herald
NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body
Denise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Pukeruru - Episode 3
Artist Carin Wilson’s loss of ancestral lands inspired him and Jenni to create a whānau marae in Wairahi—an enduring legacy of culture and belonging. Video / Faultline Films
Christchurch Mosque tragedy remembered as new Canadian PM is sworn in | NZ Herald News Update
NZ PM Christopher Luxon is off to India as Mark Carney is sworn in as the new Canadian PM. Arrest in Christchurch on the sixth anniversary of the mosque tragedy. Video / NZ Herald
Rachael King's punk rock post script
The Christchurch author's new novel stars a mystery-solving primary school girls’ punk rock band. Video / Rachel King
Huhu grubs are grub and feral is flash at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Reporter Neveah is at Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival, where the Feral Fashion wearable arts competition has local tamariki foraging and flaunting their local flora.
The makeover of Britomart
Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Live from Auckland at the Hyatt hotel. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon calls Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'
The Prime Minister criticised the region’s councils for not submitting a proposal for a regional deal with the Government. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellington castle for sale
The property is being pitched as a potential ambassador's residence. Video / Sotheby's
Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update
Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald
Markets with Madison: Australian economy
Australia’s bounce back in underway thanks to rate & tax cuts, but companies are still under pressure with profits normalising and investors proving tough to please.
Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside
This shows what Precinct Properties' new mass timber building on Halsey St will look like, once Hawkins has finished the construction work. Video / Generator New Zealand
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit
The Prime Minister is holding a standup amid attempts to attract investment to New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
Ten injured when escalator goes haywire at train station in the Philippines
Ten commuters were injured when an escalator went haywire at a train station in the Philippines. Video / Video Elephant
Sound off Against Privatisation
Sound off Against Privatisation demonstration outside the National Party’s ‘Investment Summit’. Video / Michael Craig
Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal
Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied
Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book
The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Kea Kids News: Wheelchair basketball is a slam dunk for everyone
Reporter Liana hits the court with Disability Sport Auckland, where these kids are taking basketball to the next level!
Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update
Scott Watson fights for parole, Winston Peters heads to the US, and White House officials push for a Ukraine ceasefire.
Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House
Beca CEO Amelia Linzey tells of the benefits of moving into new headquarters and Precinct Properties' CEO Scott Pritchard on the company building the new Wynyard Quayside.
Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House
The Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia Gabel
Young person dies after being hit by train in Matamata
A young person has died after being hit by a train in the Waikato town of Matamata. Video / Maryana Garcia
Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution
NZ First leader Winston Peters deflected questions over whether the party's constitution reflected DEI values. Video / Jamie Ensor