New Zealand's most famous ship the Rainbow Warrior is here in Auckland. The boat will be in port for public open days over the weekend.
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Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience
Nick Beerthound, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disaster
Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter
Civil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disaster
John Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ Herald
Widespread damage in Mangawhai following tornado
Power lines are down and there are widespread outages following a chaotic tornado that ripped through Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald. Images / Supplied
Tornado hits Mangawhai, property market turnaround | NZ Herald News Update
Tornado wreaks havoc in Mangawhai. Property market turnaround predicted. Northland tourism booms with road reopening. Video / NZ Herald
Grilled beef skewers with Asian cucumber salad
Vibrant in both colour and taste, these skewers and salad might just be your new favourite meal. Video / Fresh Media
Orcas stun surfers at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato
Surfers at a popular beach in the Waikato had an unforgettable encounter on Saturday when they were joined in the waves by a pod of playful orca whales. Video / Supplied
Napier’s Bella Hey wins top NZ jazz dance award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Rafaella Melo
Yakitori crowd-pleaser
Switch up your barbecue game with these Japanese-inspired skewers. Video / Fresh Media
Cedel Downs Sunflower Patch
Cedel Farms northwest Auckland offers opportunities to shoot splendid summer snaps in 5 glorious acres of sunflowers. Video / Michael Craig
Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill at Rātana. Video / Mark Mitchell
Car removed from Mairangi Bay crash site
Car removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex Burton
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Rātana Pā
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Rātana Pā
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour State of the Nation speech
David Seymour State of the Nation speech
New agency to attract investors and Southport dance class killer sentenced | NZ Herald News Update
New government agency to attract foreign investment and Taylor Swift dance class murderer sentenced. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFP
L.A.B. and Corrella release Te Matatini 2025 waiata
The theme song for Te Matatini next month is released. Video / Loop
Crusaders and Blues head for Kirwee
The tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee is counting down to kick-off between the Crusaders and Blues next Friday. Video / George Heard
Police chase man on ride-on lawn mower
After a burglary was reported in Karaka, officers were soon hot on the alleged offender's wheels.
Hipkins on PM's State of the Nation Speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation Speech.
Chris Hipkins speaks to media
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation Speech.
PM Luxon speaks to media post State of the Nation address
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media post his State of the Nation address. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Labour's party's annual caucus retreat address
Labour leader Chris Hipkins addresses his MPs at the party's annual caucus retreat, held this year in Palmerston North. Video/Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Take this through Auckland traffic and never be late for school again!
Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Show where one of the youngest truck drivers in NZ and his monster baby, Kiwi Thunder, are crushing it. Video / Kea Kids News
Prince Harry agrees to settlement and youth pulls dangerous crane stunt | NZ Herald New
Prince Harry settles his case against The Sun and youth climbs crane in dangerous stunt. Video / NZ Herald / AFP
Dan Hooker on his co-main UFC 313 bout
Dan Hooker speaks to the Herald ahead of his bout against Justin Gaethje on March 9. Video / Michael Craig
Lunchbox magic: How to keep costs down and kids happy
Kathrine Lynch, founder of The Daily Menu blog, shares tips for kids' packed lunches. Video / Mike Scott
Kumeu River wine: A family legacy
Kumeu River chardonnays are attracting the attention of international wine critics, 80 years after the Brajkovich family planted the first vines. Video / Michael Craig
Daredevil scales crane, dangles from one arm 220 metres above ground
TikTok user 'Casey', who describes themselves as a 16-year-old, posted a video of themselves atop a crane in Auckland's central city.
Fullers hydrofoiling e-boat ready for passengers
Eric Laakmann, CEO of boatmaker Vessev, says a 100-passenger version is on the way. Video / Michael Craig
Openings for Luca Fairgray trial
Crown prosecutor Rosemary Hayden and Luca Fairgray’s lawyer, Susan Gray, give their opening remarks to the court.
Donald Trump's executive order blitz and National Party caucus retreat | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump signs 26 executive orders in his first day in office and National Party MPs gather for their annual caucus retreats. Video / NZ Herald / AFP
Christopher Luxon speaks from National caucus retreat
Christopher Luxon speaks from the National caucus retreat in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
Summer Photo Competition winners
Three winners plus the best of the rest chosen from 6,000 entries
Kea Kids News: NZ’s waste needs to go somewhere, but why Waimate?
A planned South Island rubbish burner would truck all of NZ’s trash to the township of Waimate. Reporter Delilah finds out why the kids of Glenavy think this plan stinks.
Volcanologist explains lava flow in La Palma, Canary Islands
Researchers on a recent GNS Science-led trip assessed homes destroyed in an 85-day eruption in 2021 on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands. Video / Natural Hazards Commission
Hamilton scrap yard fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.
Israel Adesanya on headlining UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya speaks to the Herald ahead of his bout against Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh on February 2. Video / Michael Craig