Supporters of Jeff McClintock gather outside the Auckland High Court as the case begins against the education authority over school Bible lessons. Jeff McClintock, the father of a student from Red Beach School in Auckland, is taking on his daughter's school and the attorney-general.
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Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
Director of hotel operations at Sky City Hotels group Michael Anderson shows off the new Horizon Hotel. Video / Michael Craig
NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
Nienke Middleton will be waking up early to watch the Paris Olympics despite the painful reminder it brings of her daughter’s absence. Video / Joe Allison
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
Viral durian hot pot dish hits Auckland
NZME lifestyle deputy editor Emma Gleason and senior reporter Lincoln Tan try the Durian hot pot at Sum Made Restaurant in Albany. Video / Jason Oxenham
Port Waikato residents losing their homes to the sea
Excessive tides and swells are rapidly eroding sandbanks on Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach, destroying the carpark and threatening homes. Video / Mike Scott
Casino-Rockk with her Ataria whānau two days before uplift
Trish Puna filmed Casino-Rockk Ataria-Wharehinga in Clive Square, Napier, two days before she was uplifted to whānau in Gisborne. It was the last time she saw her. Video / Trish Pu
Ivan Pivac on why being blind is an advantage in acupuncture
Ivan Pivac lost his sight after an accident when he was 12, and went on to train in acupuncture in Hong Kong. He has worked from his practice below his Auckland home for 50 years.
Official Trailer | Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up | Lifetime
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned in 2016 for conspiring to kill her abusive mother DeeDee Blanchard. In December 2023, she was released on parole. Video / Lifetime
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService
Second complaint against New Zealand Law Society president
The Herald can reveal another complaint has been laid against the New Zealand Law Society president. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
'Austin' hitmaker Dasha talks TikTok and taking country into a new era
Viral country star Dasha drops by the Herald office to discuss overnight fame, Coyote Ugly and how to make a hit.
'We need to leave right now': PM cuts press conference short
Christopher Luxon ended a press conference early and was whisked away by security in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon
Church told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.
Charity combating social violence launched in friend's memory
City Kickboxing Gym has launched The Walk Without Fear Trust honouring mixed martial artist Liufau Vake (Fau), who died in 2021 after a coward punch attack. Video / Whakaata Māori
Minerals moment
Santana Minerals just listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Could the gold miner mark our a minerals moment for our economy?
New Zealand flag bearers named
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Video / NZ Herald
Paris prepares for ambitious Olympics opening ceremony
The River Seine has been blocked off and security is high as Paris prepares to officially open the Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Presbyterian Support Otago documents destroyed - Sam Benton interview
Michael Morrah interviews Sam Benton. Video / Ben Dickens
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
Government legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decision
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government's plans to legislate to overturn the Court of Appeal decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act.
Pie of the Year Awards
Chef Sid Sahrawat, Biker Steve Crow and chief judge Tim Aspinall share their thoughts on this years pies.
Rare NZ property “slice of paradise”
100 years of family history as lakefront idyll goes to market.
Paris 2024: Who will be our Olympic flag bearers?
Will Toogood explains the top candidates to carry the New Zealand Olympic Flag in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from Olympics amid horse whipping controversy
Three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after footage emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse. Video / @matchdarts180
Focus: $802 million for lower North Island public transport
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the investment intended to fund 18 new trains to run from 2028. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Billions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.
Drone Gate: Looking for the Canadian Olympic Committee
Michael Burgess tries to find the Canadian Olympic Committee to get answers about the Drone Gate situation. Video / Michael Burgess
Whenua: Pākinga Pā
The return of Pākinga Pā to local hapu has been a momentous achievement for all involved
Whenua: Urban Māori
Urban Māori are recognised and have organisations advocating for their needs.
Whenua: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Ngarimu Blair explains how Auckland’s biggest iwi lost its land and how it is growing back.
Whenua: Ngāi Tahu
Tā Tipene O’Regan explains how the South Island iwi lost its land through spurious deeds.
Inside the Rovers: On The Road
Napier City Rovers face almost 6000km of mini-van travel in their hunt for a spot in the National League. Last weekend, The Herald went on the road with them. Video / Neil Reid
Whenua: Waikato-Tainui
Rahui Papa explains the how the loss of land through invasion impacted the iwi.
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.