A massive bushfire has cut off the South Island town of Hanmer Springs today. There were 17 fire crews fighting the blaze including rural tankers.
A Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of Conservation
A police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise Piper
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean Purcell
Minister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean Purcell
A measles outbreak in west Texas has escalated to 124 cases, with 18 in hospital, according to state health officials.
The long queue in Ōtāhuhu was no problem for this cheeky motorist.
A hapless thief's awkward efforts to gain entry to a supermarket were captured on CCTV.
Winston Peters called China's lack of notice before a naval live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea a “failure” in the NZ-China relationship.
Detectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.
Reporter Anaya is behind the scenes of the smash Kiwi tv hit Shortland Street, where 7-year-old Finlay Grey is getting his hair done and lines down before he heads to set.
The CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben Dickens
Sustainable, regenerative and good for the economy – fashion designer Liz Mitchell talks about why we should be buying and using more wool. Video / Dean Purcell
The 31-year-old will return to the wing after spending 2024 at centre. Video / Michael Burgess
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.
Grant Bradley and Jason Oxenham get inside Emirates First Class spa on an A380 Superjumbo. Video / Jason Oxenham
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement
Green Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōrero
Police arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
American woman, 18, arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing newborn from hotel window, faces life in prison for homicide charges.
TV screens at the US Department of Housing recently shocked onlookers by playing an AI-generated video of Donald Trump licking Elon Musk’s feet.
A bridge collapsed in Korea this morning killing four construction workers and injuring seven others.
This is the shocking moment balloons exploded on a birthday girl's face leaving her with severe burns in Vietnam.
Reduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News Update
Reporter Luka is at the Police Dog Training Centre in Upper Hutt, where a brand new batch of police pups is hard at work, training to help keep you safe. Video / Kea Kids News
Council and AT say the roadworks are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop outside SkyCity. Video / Michael Craig
The Duchess of Sussex wore a remarkably similar sweatshirt in a video from Montecito. Video / @meghan
In support of the charity Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, NZ actor Bruce Hopkins is taking to the water for another epic backflipping challenge. Video / Michael Craig
The UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
Hamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing hostages.
A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.
Roberta Flack, the legendary singer known for her heartfelt ballads, has died at 88.
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studio
Arrests have been made as work on a controversial pipeline resumed at a tapu Rotorua lake overnight. Video / Protect Rotokakahi
C: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.
Auckland’s epic Trolley Grand Prix is back after 10 years! Reporter St. John gets the inside scoop from the wackiest pit crews as they prepare to blaze the track.
Pak’nSave Highland Park is set to open on Tuesday morning. Video / Cameron Pitney
The new Latter-day Saints (Mormon) temple is opening to public tours for the first time. Video / John Weekes, Supplied
Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media