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Homeless at 102, thriving at 103
After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.
Emergency services respond to crash near Queenstown
Multiple helicopters and emergency services vehicles are at the scene of a serious bus v car crash.
Serious crash in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services have scrambled to a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Video / Jefferson Lamb
Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Michael Hill Jewellers
The alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.
MPs react to PM not attending Waitangi
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.
Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Tory Whanau discusses her support for Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale.
Chris Hipkins talks about the year
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks about the year, 2024.
Taupō school won $50k worth of school supplies with this video
Mangakino School in Taupō went viral with this video, and won over $50k worth of school supplies earlier this week in Noel Leeming's Class of the Future competition.
Redress for Lake Alice torture victims and low expectations for incoming GDP | NZ Herald News Update
Redress payments for torture victims and low expectations for New Zealand's incoming GDP figures. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP, Dan McGarry
Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts
Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging.
Helena Cribb sentenced for hit-and-run death
Ex-All Black's daughter Helena Cribb was sentenced today for the hit-and-run death of Jason Collins
Winston the bulldog
Judith Webby was looking after Winston the bulldog when his breathing became increasingly laboured after coming back from a walk and he died not long after. Video / Supplied
Kidz First Christmas campaign and party
Margi Mellsop talks about the Kidz First Christmas campaign and party for families held at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Video / Alex Burton
Winston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents
NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon on New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister Erica Stanford reveals redress package for people tortured at Lake Alice Hospital
Minister Erica Stanford, following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care, revealed a redress package for those who were tortured at the Lake Alice facility.
Hot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka
10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy Davie
NZ Herald Live: Historical abuse in state care Lead Coordination Minister announcement
Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.
Kea Kids News: Persian kids are the stars of the winter solstice on Yalda Night
Reporter Jua is at Fruitvale School on Yalda Night, where tamariki from the Peyvand Academy are recognizing the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice with food, family, and fun.
A look at the new Hobbiton Movie Set behind the scenes tour
Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman
Vanuatu earthquake: What we know
The death toll following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake which hit Vanuatu on Tuesday is expected to rise. Video / NZ Herald
AKL Airport shares 'Love Actually' video ahead of Christmas
Auckland Airport shares touching video of loved ones reuniting at the aviation hub.
Grim Treasury forecast and deadly earthquake in Vanuatu | NZ Herald News Update
Opposition critical of Finance Minister after grim fiscal update, and the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.4 magnitude quake rises to 14. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, Michael Thompson
Rescue efforts after Vanuatu earthquake
People are trapped in collapsed buildings in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed at least 14 people
Auckland Zoo welcomes 3-day-old male white rhinoceros calf
Auckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland Zoo
Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller
The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe
Arrest warrant issued for former X Factor contestant Nofoala Lameko
Musician Nofoala Lameko, who competed on X Factor in 2015, was scheduled to be sentenced in Auckland District Court today for two counts of domestic violence.
Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister Willis discussing deterioration of the Government books
Finance Minister Nicola Willis discussing a large deterioration of the Government books.
Government's books in worse shape than expected, Finance minister tempers expectations
Jenee Tibshraeny and Thomas Coughlan take a look at the treasury's updated economic forecast. Video / Mark Mitchell
Orana Wildlife Trust reveals findings of review
Orana Wildlife Trust Board spokesman and co-chair Professor Ken Hughey spoke to the media about the review. Video / George Heard
Rise in salaries beating inflation, and sex crime cold case reopened | NZ Herald News Update
Advertised salaries are growing at a faster rate than inflation, and police have reopened a 2004 sex crime cold case. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
High Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
The High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.
Kea Kids News: Former All Black Sam Whitelock talks lucky and not-so-lucky undies
Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.
Makere Edmonds-Piripi: Kidnapped and sexually assaulted as schoolgirl
Makere Edmonds-Piripi was kidnapped and sexually assaulted as schoolgirl by a group of men and held for 3 days.
Market Watch: Year end special
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds founder and CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect from the year to come. Video / NZ Herald