Muriwai fire chief speaks for the first time

7 Mar, 2023 12:04 AM

Phelan Pirrie is the sole survivor of the trio who manned the Muriwai fire truck on the night of February 13, when Cyclone Gabrielle struck the tiny settlement on Auckland’s west coast. Video / Te Ao 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.

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.

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

Large fire at East Auckland property

Large fire at East Auckland property

Around 1:45 pm Saturday fire started from inside a cabin situated on the property of a Cockle Bay property East Auckland. Video / Dougal Laing

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Three Days in February

Three Days in February

Serena Stevenson's new multimedia project is a poetic homage to Splore. Video / Serena Stevenson

SkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News Update

SkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News Update

SkyCity admits the 'huge toll' the NZICC has taken on them, the hospitals continue to be full or delayed as Trump holds up thousands of global aid projects. Video / NZ Herald

Mini summer fruit pavlovas

Mini summer fruit pavlovas

Make a special occasion memorable with these beautiful little meringues. Video / Fresh Media

Woman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scam

New Zealand|crime

Woman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scam

An American woman was devastated after finding out that her 2-year relationship with a person claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson was fake. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Thunderstorms hit Taupō

Thunderstorms hit Taupō

Video shows surface flooding affecting roads after Taupō hit by thunderstorms. Video / Sara Staniland

Skydiver hits powerlines in Parakai

Skydiver hits powerlines in Parakai

A parachute has been left hanging in powerlines near Skydive Auckland after an incident this morning. Video/ Alex Burton

Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs

Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs

Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, DJO and more deliver a perfect pop culture spectacle at Western Springs. Video / Carson Bluck

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara

A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution

Seymour v Williams: The stand-up clash

New Zealand|politics

Seymour v Williams: The stand-up clash

Act leader David Seymour and comedian Guy Williams exchanged barbs at a press conference at Waitangi this week.

Swedish police name Rickard Andersson as the man behind deadly school shooting

Swedish police name Rickard Andersson as the man behind deadly school shooting

35-year-old Rickard Andersson, gunned down 10 people at a school in Sweden before taking his own life. Video / AFP

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