Public Service Minister Judith Collins has said she wants to improve chief executive and agency performance management as part of her reforms of the Public Service Act.
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Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.
Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied
Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell
Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap
Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.
Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement
Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest
Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.
On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?
Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!
Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament
Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell
Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item
Muzza’s Pies, a Mt Albert pie shop, is shaking up the menu with a playful new addition that’s got tails wagging – “Cat Flavoured Dog Pies”. Video / Muzza's Pies
Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance
Privileges Committee members Judith Collins and Winston Peters react to three Te Pāti Māori MPs missing another appearance before the committee. Video / Adam Pearse
Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement
Northland Expressway announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update
Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.
Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made
Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService
Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass
A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.
Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road.
Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death
The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update
Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.
Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.
Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square
Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.
West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire
A West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / Supplied
Wilhelmina Shrimpton investigates her own car's damage, helped by Good Samaritan
The Kiwi journalist was out for dinner with her fiancé and friends on Saturday when her car was sideswiped. Video / @wilshrimpton
Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids
Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.
Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald
Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop
Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Car on its side on Southern Motorway
Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied
Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson
Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly
Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam
Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.
Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService
Paeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnight
In a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa Towing
Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic
Hair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWA
Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel
SH25 near Coromandel is closed due to severe flooding. Video / Supplied
Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck
The crane truck - and driver - were stranded over a 10-metre gully when Mike Mitchell and his dog Odin came to the rescue. Video / Supplied
Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire
The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied