Laura McGoldrick and Sarah Gandy wrap up the week's big music news straight from The Hits studio. This week Parris Goebel drops her first single, as well as new music from Tove Lo, Katy Perry, and, if the rumours are true, a new Gaga track is imminent.
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Eastern Australia battens down for rare tropical cyclone
Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.
Simeon Brown announces lift in medical school places for 2026
Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will be funded to train 25 more doctors a year between them. Video / Mark Mitchell
David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga
Associate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark Mitchell
Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'
Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.
Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy
Trump expressed his frustration with Zelenskyy indicating that the US may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader.
School lunch backlash
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the school lunch backlash. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News Update
Wellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.
What happens to Auckland Airport’s unclaimed lost property?
Lost property gets a second lease of life at Auckland Airport. Video / Auckland Airport
Luxon comments on President Trump and Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked to comment on President Trump and Ukraine. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon comments on Wellington Water
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon commenting on Wellington Water, referring to them as a 'basket case". Video / Mark Mitchell
Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GP
Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for all kiwis to see a GP. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown discuss access to GPs and access to healthcare.
Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat
A group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean Harrison
Auckland FC's Ferris Wheel
Bonnie Jansen watches Auckland FC match from a Ferris Wheel. Video / NZ Herald
Vanquished in Vegas: Warriors fall flat in season opener
NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess dissects the Warriors' round one defeat, along with looking back on the occasion at Allegiant Stadium. Video / Michael Burgess
Zelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News Update
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Markets with Madison: Microsoft’s bet on NZ
US tech behemoth Microsoft is the first hyperscaler to open a data centre in New Zealand and has acquired more land to expand.
How to train your Bearded Dragon
Reporter Winnie has an exclusive chat with the unlikeliest hot rod show attendee, a Bearded Dragon! Do they bite? What’s their poop like? Winnie asks the tough questions.
Arvida spending $50m on Albany retirement village
Repairs to the main block and apartments at Arvida Mayfair, Oteha Valley Rd on the North Shore. Video / Alex Burton
1400 butterflies released in bid to arrest decline
Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Franklin Farms are trying to turn that around. Video / Alex Robertson
UK PM reaffirms commitment to Ukraine, methamphetamine use on the rise | NZ Herald News Update
UK PM Keir Starmer reaffirms Ukraine commitment. Methamphetamine use on the rise in NZ. Criticisms from survivors of Dilworth historic abuse apology. Video / NZ Herald
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / Hayden Woodward
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / Hayden Woodward
Motorcyclist's journey after devastating crash
In December 2024, Jeremy Capper survived a head-on collision near Taihape but suffered the loss of three friends and his own arm and leg. Video / Mike Scott
Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1
Redevelopment of Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reflects Whanganui's rich cultural heritage ensuring it inspires generations to come. Video / Faultline Films
“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck
Manu World Champs Finals
The best of the best dive for the overall Z Manu title at Karanga Plaza, on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.
Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner
A yacht which carried its crew to victory in a fatal New Zealand yacht race 74 years ago is being salvaged by the son of one of its earlier owners. Video / Michael Craig
Christchurch beachgoers attempt shark rescue
A stranded shark on a Christchurch beach prompted a daring rescue attempt by two beachgoers, despite their efforts, the animal did not survive.
Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby
An action against seabed mining at Straterra's Wellington office led to several arrests in October last year. Video / Greenpeace
First look inside stadium for Warriors' NRL match in Las Vegas
The Warriors had their first look inside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Built in 2020, the venue holds 65,000 fans and is the third most expensive stadium in history.
Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?
Breaking down the heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance at the White House.
Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed
Jeffrey Epstein's contact list reveals Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, more.
A Mixtape for Maladies
Seventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre company
Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland
Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
Splash Back
Manu finalists set to make waves at Auckland's Viaduct. Video / supplied by These Guys I Know
Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre
Bonnie Jansen gets an inside look at the state-of-the-art eight-story facility. Video / Cameron Pitney
Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail
The shark was spotted in Kāwhia Harbour in the Waikato and has prompted a DoC rescue effort.