Editor-at-large Shayne Currie spent the last two weeks on the NZ Herald-MTF Great New Zealand Road Trip, travelling the length of the country meeting extraordinary New Zealanders.
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Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit
The Prime Minister is holding a standup amid attempts to attract investment to New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations
Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
Ten injured when escalator goes haywire at train station in the Philippines
Ten commuters were injured when an escalator went haywire at a train station in the Philippines. Video / Video Elephant
Sound off Against Privatisation
Sound off Against Privatisation demonstration outside the National Party’s ‘Investment Summit’. Video / Michael Craig
Kiwi teen's tragic video before murdering sister
Luke and Mali Bennett-Smith were seen laughing and joking in a video posted just months before Mali stabbed Luka to death.
Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal
Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied
Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book
The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Kea Kids News: Wheelchair basketball is a slam dunk for everyone
Reporter Liana hits the court with Disability Sport Auckland, where these kids are taking basketball to the next level!
Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House
The Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia Gabel
Young person dies after being hit by train in Matamata
A young person has died after being hit by a train in the Waikato town of Matamata. Video / Maryana Garcia
Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution
NZ First leader Winston Peters deflected questions over whether the party's constitution reflected DEI values. Video / Jamie Ensor
Kiwi soldier Dominic Abelen farewelled by Ukrainian armed forces
Members of Ukraine's armed forces have farewelled Kiwi soldier Dominic Abelen's body, who died in July 2022. Video / @diuukraine
Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’
Winston Peters is asked if he is comfortable with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs having a tikanga lead. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kaiapoi house fire
A house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / Supplied
Auckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryos
Dr Olivia Stuart and Hayley Carville in an appointment room at Fertility Associates in Auckland. Video / Carson Bluck
Miracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescued
This is the miraculous moment a one-year-old baby named Jesus was saved after being trapped in a 50ft (15m) well for 19 hours.
Ground staff unblock Air India plane toilet that caused emergency landing
Ground staff unblocked an Air India plane toilet that caused an emergency landing. Flight AI126 bound for Delhi was forced to turn back to Chicago.
Air India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landing
An Air India flight suffered clogged toilets, forcing an emergency landing after more than 10 hours of flying. The airline confirmed that flight AI126, bound for Delhi.
Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update
Ukraine peace talks advance, Duterte faces trial at The Hague, and UK police arrest a man over a deadly ship collision. Get the latest global news updates.
Epic sandcastle showdown takes over Orewa Beach
Who is the king of the sandcastle? Reporter Sebastian is in Orewa, where 30 teams of sculptors are shaping tonnes of sand into victory.
"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"
Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks
CCTV footage captures violent attack on recent immigrant
A man who recently moved to New Zealand was attacked by six people after a late-night supermarket trip. Video / Supplied
Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall
The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.
AdventureNEXT Fiji 2024
There's more to Viti Levu than meets the eye. Video: ATTA / Ulrika Larsson / Cédric Jean-Baptiste / Kristen Kellogg
David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group going into liquidation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Emotional haka for Ōrere Point Victim Sam Matue
Grace Foundation whānau farewell their mate. Video / Michael Craig
Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations in the public service. Video / Mark Mitchell
SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver
A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied
More EV owners come forward as vandal victims
Two more Aucklanders say their cars were targeted in the same way. Video / Supplied
John Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contract
John Tamihere speaks about the cancellation of his multi million dollar government contract
Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update
Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Cargo ship collides with tanker in North Sea
Rescue operation under way after North Sea tanker and cargo ship collide, injuring 32. Video / Bartek Smialek via PAAFP
Labrador Hogan at work
Hogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MD
Kea Kids News: Americarna roars through Waitara
Gather ‘round folks, for a celebration of American cars and American cool! In this special report, Taranaki kids show reporter Freddie how they ring in Americarna. Video / KKN
Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department
Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ
Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred
Before and after footage of Pal beach on thte Gold Coast beach reveals the damage caused by ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / Supplied