Mr Williamson today resigned his ministerial portfolios after the Herald revealed he phoned a senior police officer about the criminal charges that Liu was facing. Prime Minister John Key said today Mr Williamson "crossed the line", despite assuring him that he did not intend to influence the prosecution.
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day four action
The Black Ferns Sevens have claimed New Zealand's first medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Hamas assassination and nursing jobs retracted | Morning Bulletin 1 August, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Hamas says its top political leader has been killed in an Israeli airstrike and nursing graduates were sent job offers in error.
Inside the Rovers: A Heartbreaker
Napier City Rovers’ Chatham Cup run came to a painful end on Sunday afternoon. Video / Neil Reid
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day five action
Hayden Wilde claimed New Zealand's second medal with a silver in the men's triathlon. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Prowler caught on camera sentenced
A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.
"I don’t think society is prepared": Gangs, drugs, corruption threats revealed
Customs intelligence report, obtained exclusively by the Herald, reveals ‘insider threats’ grow as organised crime gangs expand in New Zealand. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day three action
The wait continues for NZ's first Olympic medal after Sam Gaze finished 6th and another medal-less campaign for the eventing team. Video / Chereè Kinnear
What will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
Workers will get their first tax cuts in 14 years after the Government changes the thresholds for income tax today. Video / NZ Herald
Paris Olympics: Silver-medalist Hayden Wilde celebrates with family
It was an emotional celebration for Hayden Wilde at NZ House after winning silver in the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Cheree Kinnear
Police chase car through Hastings
A man rammed two police vehicles while fleeing before he was arrested. Video / Dez Nepe
Cinema staff racially abused after confronting mums who brought their own snacks
Patrons of Cinema 3 in Pukekohe have filmed a confrontation with staff who called police after they refused to leave the cinema following a row over movie snacks.
Black Ferns Sevens reflect on their win
The Black Ferns Sevens speak about their Olympic experience and being able to give Tyler King and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe their final win. Video / Cheree Kinnear
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Black Ferns win gold and tax cuts take effect| Morning Bulletin 31 July, 2024
The Black Ferns women's sevens side has struck gold in Paris, and an autopsy is underway on the remains of who police believe is Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Fans react to Black Ferns sevens win
Fans at the Paris Olympics react to the Black Ferns winning gold. Video / Cheree Kinnear
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day two action
Lewis Clareburt misses out on a medal, Luuka Jones finishes eighth and men’s 49er duo leads. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Mistaken identity? Sky TV interviews wrong athlete
Sky Sport appeared to interview the wrong athlete during the swimming heats on day four. Video / Sky Sport
Ricardo Menéndez March says Trade Minister Todd McClay made offensive remark
Ricardo Menéndez March has said Trade Minister Todd McClay made a offensive remark. Video /. Parliament TV
Welcome to the Horror Show
Richard O'Brien returns with a darkly satirical fairytale musical. Video / Jason Oxenham
Philip Polkinghorne's demeanour after wife Pauline Hanna’s death described by witnesses
A summary of day two of the Philip Polkinghorne trial. Video / NZ Herald
Yanfei Bao body found | Watch police update
Police are confident they have found the remains of missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald
Police find remains in search for missing Christchurch real estate agent
Police have found remains in the search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald
A new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
Police have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt Bayer
Will McKenzie on his Olympic performance so far
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie secured their first victory in a race off the coast of Marseille, southern France, on Sunday, and then went on to win two additional races.
Staged suicide alleged and medal wait continues | Morning Bulletin 30 July, 2024
A staged suicide alleged in Polkinghorne trial, tragedy as four people killed on our roads and pollution stops Olympics training. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Michael Craig
Ngāti Whātua head to court over Dome Valley tip
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is at the High court to contest an Environment Court decision to grant resource consent for a mega-dump north of Auckland. Video / Te Ao Māori News
Kiwis lose first round doubles match
Lulu Sun and Erin Routliffe post first round defeat at Olympics, playing on centre court at Roland Garros. Video / Michael Burgess
Olympics 2024: Would you swim in the Seine?
Chereè Kinnear takes to the streets of Paris as worry mounts over the River Seine’s water quality. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Tourism NZ’s 100% Pure campaign turns 25
Tourism NZ’s 100% Pure campaign turns 25. Video / 100% Pure NZ
Christopher Luxon highly critical of Heath NZ's management
The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis addressed the media at the weekly post-Cabinet press conference ahead of the delivery of the Government’s tax cut
WATCH: Crown alleges murder-accused Philip Polkinghorne was leading a "double life"
A summary of day one of the Philip Polkinghorne trial. Video / NZ Herald
'She's dead': Philip Polkinghorne's 111 call after wife's death
The eye surgeon is heard speaking to St John ambulance call taker.
Wairoa rugby game gang brawl
A fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / Supplied
NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
Boot camps launch and eye surgeon on trial | Morning Bulletin 29 July, 2024
In today's headlines, Government boot camps underway, Philip Polkinghorne’s murder trial, and Clareburt misses the cut. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NIWA
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / Hayden Woodward
Gas shortage
The energy industry is in deep distress, searching for a solution to a nationwide gas shortage.
The Rings of Power Season Two | Offical trailer
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Unleashes Epic New Trailer for the Upcoming Second Season. Video / Amazon
Meet Goldie: The NZ Olympic team's fan-turn-mascot
Kāpiti College PE teacher Kate Thompson was lucky enough to be selected as the team's mascot at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear