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Homeless at 102, thriving at 103
After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.
Inside Huntly Power Station
The Herald takes a walk through Huntly Power Station. Video / Michael Craig
Mum of missing teen's plea for information
Amy Walsh talks to the Herald about search efforts after her 19 year old daughter Maia Johnston disappeared in Totara Park Upper Hutt. Video / NZ Herald
Search for missing teen continues and NZDF cost-cutting measures | NZ Herald News Update
The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnstone continues today, and cost-cutting measures for New Zealand Defence Force. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in
Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.
The Du Val story: What happened to the property developers who seemed to have it all?
BusinessDesk explains how the Du Val property group run by Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke was put under statutory management. Video / NZME
New open-air saltwater pool makes a splash in Auckland
A new open-air saltwater pool has opened on Auckland’s waterfront. Video / Alex Burton
Phantom alarm causes havoc in Auckland CBD
A piercing alarm that goes off at all hours of the day and night has been causing havoc for hundreds of residents around a CBD block for over a month. Video / NZ Herald
German Christmas market attack, Kiwis home after Vanuatu quakes | NZ Herald News Update
Death toll rises after German Christmas market attack. Kiwis return home after Vanuatu quakes. A warning for online shoppers at Christmastime. Video / NZ Herald
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
2024 Constellation Cup final
Silver Ferns goal shoot Grace Nweke speaks about the Constellation Cup series and the rivalry against the Diamonds in the final match. Video / Alyse Wright
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day 2024
Keeper of the Lexus Melbourne Cup, Joe McGrath speaks about the history of the event and what draws the crowd to the Melbourne Cup Carnival every year. Video / Alyse Wright
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speech
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV
Rocket, pear, walnut and blue cheese salad
This salad is a sophisticated balancing act between sweet and savoury. Video / Fresh Media
Michael and Annette Dearth on closing The Grove
After twenty years, fine dining restaurant The Grove is shutting its doors. Video / Cameron Pitney
Brawl erupts at popular Auckland Viaduct bar
A man was arrested following a large brawl at Headquarters after a Christmas party-goer allegedly struck a young woman in the face.
Liam Lawson undaunted by Max Verstappen’s shadow as Red Bull
Now confirmed as a fully fledged driver in a championship-contending car, Liam Lawson acknowledges that it’s his job to work with Max Verstappen, not against him
Superman | Official Teaser Trailer
On July 11, It Begins. Superman - Only in Theaters 2025. Video / DC
Mayor Wayne Brown takes dip in Auckland's new salt-water pool
The viaduct's latest attraction is 33m long and cost $500,000 to build. Video / Auckland Council
Verdict in landmark French rape case and Kiwis evacuated from Vanuatu | NZ Herald News Update
Dozens of men found guilty in Gisele Pelicot mass rape case and Kiwis evacuated from quake-hit Vanuatu. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP, Michael Thompson, Dan McGarry
Markets with Madison: Cooking with Fonterra CEO
Fonterra’s chief executive Miles Hurrell has turned the co-operative around. In this episode he discusses the dairy giant’s transformation, in the kitchen.
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.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau on the Cinemas deal and airport sale
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale. Video / Mark MItchell
A stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments has sold for US$5 million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for US$5 million at auction. Video / AFP
New $20m Hawaiki opens: homes for hapū in Ōrākei
Ngāti Whātua has opened the Ōrākei papa kāinga with 24 new terraced residences. Video / Michael Craig
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.
Kea Kids News: 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. Video / KKN
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