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Doyle admits political naivety
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation
Christopher Luxon is unaware of MP Hamish Campbell’s ties to a religious sect that the FBI is investigating over child sex abuse allegations.
Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd
Emergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.
OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil
Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.
Flying ferry
Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB
Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.
Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.
Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update
Trump adviser's feud as world responds to US tariffs and Reserve Bank expected to cut Official Cash Rate. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Red Beach rescue
Harlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.
Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics
Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.
Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.
Willis gives tariffs briefing
As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th. Video / MetService
Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery
Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.
PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments
PM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments
Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments
Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather
Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather. Video supplied
Government's $12b military plan and parasite spreads in Wellington | NZ Herald News Update
The Government's $12b plan to upgrade the military and cryptosporidium spreading in the Wellington region. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world
Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today
Six-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportation
His parents believe new policy discriminates against all children with disabilities. Video / Cameron Pitney
Self-belief and the Economy
Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.
Groms tear up the slopes at Snow Planet
Reporter Malia is at Snow Planet’s first rail jam for 2025, where young snowboarders are gliding into winter with their most epic moves, and racking up medals on the way.
Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.
What do the Trump tariffs mean for New Zealand?
Liam Dann explains what the new US tariffs could mean for New Zealand.
Government’s $12b spend on defence revealed
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Defence Minister Judith Collins announce $12 billion in funding over the next four years.
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th
Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.
Christchurch, Bromley industrial fire
A large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
PM condemns attack on Shane Jones' wife
The Prime Minister has condemned the attack on Shane Jones' wife at Auckland Airport. Video / Newstalk ZB
Live: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
Markets with Madison: Solar solution?
Large-scale solar farms are popping up around the country with developers like Lodestone Energy behind major investments. Do the market economics of grid-scale solar stack up?
Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet
Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.
Proud dad's rousing haka for Northland teen
Wayne Poutai surprised his son Awatea, 17, with a haka to acknowledge the teen as he was awarded a scholarship. Video \ Supplied
Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate
The business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan Wilson
NZME On The Up editorial campaign
Uplifting stories showcasing success, inspiration and possibilities. Video / NZME
On The Up: From bone cancer to running with a blade
Kerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey Fleming
Kea Kids News: Move over David Seymour, these mini-MasterChefs have lunch sorted
Reporter Maliyah is at a special World of Cultures event where kids are in the kitchen serving up a feast from all over the globe. Video / Kea Kids News
Lunch money: Who’s gobbling up all the school lunch contracts?
Lunch Money: BusinessDesk investigates Compass Group, the global giant gobbling up school lunch contracts in New Zealand.