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Jakob Pyatt was a Gisborne teenager who lost his battle with cancer. the 15-year-old decided to write about his journey through a series called Jakob's Dictionary, featured on Gisborne Herald's youth page, I Am Youth”. You can find his other letters here: http://gisborneherald.co.nz/iamyouth/2037525-135/jakobs-dictionary-entry-two-relief http://gisborneherald.co.nz/iamyouth/2028050-135/ded-i-ca-

Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house

Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house

A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.

Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour

Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour

A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan

Nigel Latta reveals he is no longer terminally ill

Nigel Latta reveals he is no longer terminally ill

Nigel Latta said he is no longer terminally ill in social media update on his fight with cancer. Video/ Nigel Latta

Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists

Car fire on State Highway 20, Auckland, caused chaos for motorists

The northbound lanes on the Southwestern Motorway between Massey Rd and the SH20A interchange had to be closed after a car fire on Saturday night. Video / Fade_oclock_nz

Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother

Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother

Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother. Video / via Instagram

Over 300 children escaped early childhood centres, report finds | NZ Herald News Update

Over 300 children escaped early childhood centres, report finds | NZ Herald News Update

Over 300 children escaped early childhood centres, report finds. UK PM Starmer urges unity in push for Russia Ukraine ceasefire. Video / NZ Herald

NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body

NZ's best female pool player suspended amid rift with sport's governing body

Denise Wilkinson feels unfairly targeted and will fight moves to push her out. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

Pukeruru - Episode 3

Pukeruru - Episode 3

Artist Carin Wilson’s loss of ancestral lands inspired him and Jenni to create a whānau marae in Wairahi—an enduring legacy of culture and belonging. Video / Faultline Films

Christchurch Mosque tragedy remembered as new Canadian PM is sworn in | NZ Herald News Update

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Christchurch Mosque tragedy remembered as new Canadian PM is sworn in | NZ Herald News Update

NZ PM Christopher Luxon is off to India as Mark Carney is sworn in as the new Canadian PM. Arrest in Christchurch on the sixth anniversary of the mosque tragedy. Video / NZ Herald

The makeover of Britomart

The makeover of Britomart

Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Live from Auckland at the Hyatt hotel. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon calls Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'

Christopher Luxon calls Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'

The Prime Minister criticised the region’s councils for not submitting a proposal for a regional deal with the Government. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wellington castle for sale

Wellington castle for sale

The property is being pitched as a potential ambassador's residence. Video / Sotheby's

Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update

Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update

Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Australian economy

Markets with Madison: Australian economy

Australia’s bounce back in underway thanks to rate & tax cuts, but companies are still under pressure with profits normalising and investors proving tough to please.

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Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside

Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside

This shows what Precinct Properties' new mass timber building on Halsey St will look like, once Hawkins has finished the construction work. Video / Generator New Zealand

Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit

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 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

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 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

Sound off Against Privatisation demonstration outside the National Party’s ‘Investment Summit’. Video / Michael Craig

Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal

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

Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book

The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update

Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update

Scott Watson fights for parole, Winston Peters heads to the US, and White House officials push for a Ukraine ceasefire.

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Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House

Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House

Beca CEO Amelia Linzey tells of the benefits of moving into new headquarters and Precinct Properties' CEO Scott Pritchard on the company building the new Wynyard Quayside.

Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House

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

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

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

Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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"

"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

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

Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall

The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.

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