How to find joy in de-cluttering your home

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Decluttering can boost your fortunes in the housing market but it can also have therapeutic effect on other parts of your life. Professional house organiser Elena Zharkaia gives her top tips for getting a house in order.

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.

Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder

New Zealand|crime

Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Muzza’s Pies, a Mt Albert pie shop, is shaking up the menu with a playful new addition that’s got tails wagging – “Cat Flavoured Dog Pies”. Video / Muzza's Pies

Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance

Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance

Privileges Committee members Judith Collins and Winston Peters react to three Te Pāti Māori MPs missing another appearance before the committee. Video / Adam Pearse

Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement

Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement

Northland Expressway announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update

Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update

Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road.

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury. Video / Supplied

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire

West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire

A West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / Supplied

Wilhelmina Shrimpton investigates her own car's damage, helped by Good Samaritan

Wilhelmina Shrimpton investigates her own car's damage, helped by Good Samaritan

The Kiwi journalist was out for dinner with her fiancé and friends on Saturday when her car was sideswiped. Video / @wilshrimpton

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

New Zealand|crime

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update

Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm

A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService

Paeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnight

Paeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnight

In a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa Towing

Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic

Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic

Hair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWA

Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel

Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel

SH25 near Coromandel is closed due to severe flooding. Video / Supplied

Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck

Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck

The crane truck - and driver - were stranded over a 10-metre gully when Mike Mitchell and his dog Odin came to the rescue. Video / Supplied

Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire

Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire

The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied

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