Sky Sport News: March 5

5 Mar, 2020 09:22 AM

The Sky team bring you the news and colour from the launch of the 2020 national netball season, speak with rising Hurricanes star Alex Fidow, and cover the unexpected retirement of Football Ferns star Sarah Gregorius.

Mother listens to late daughter's heart beating inside transplant recipient

Mother listens to late daughter's heart beating inside transplant recipient

This is the tear-jerking moment a mother listens to her late daughter's heart, which is now keeping another young girl alive.

Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty

Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty

Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd

Stephen Stone cleared of double murder as Crown drops retrial bid

Stephen Stone cleared of double murder as Crown drops retrial bid

The Crown will not pursue a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, whose convictions were quashed in October.

Juliana Herrera’s murder inquest continues and more tariff developments | NZ Herald News Update

Juliana Herrera’s murder inquest continues and more tariff developments | NZ Herald News Update

Inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues, more tariff developments and Mark Carney is elected in Canada.

Kea Kids News: The wettest, wildest, and goldest dog birthday party you’ve ever seen!

Kea Kids News: The wettest, wildest, and goldest dog birthday party you’ve ever seen!

It’s dogs only at this pool! Reporter Freddie is at Point Erin Pools, where golden retriever Ollie is celebrating his birthday with Bark NZ and 50 of his best golden friends!

Public consultation on the cards for Western Springs stadium plans

Public consultation on the cards for Western Springs stadium plans

Aucklanders will have a say on plans for a 12,500-seat stadium or a Ponsonby Rugby Club/music venue at Western Springs. Video / Dean Purcell

Inside the Rovers: Capital Punishment

Inside the Rovers: Capital Punishment

Napier City Rovers fire up in crucial 6-1 win on the road in Wellington. Video / Neil reid

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to a cheering crowd following the Liberal Party's election win. Video / AFP

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland

Kiwi musician Marlon Williams is the star of a new documentary, following his four-year journey writing and recording an album entirely in te reo Māori. Video / Cameron Pitney

Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins

Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins

In 1350, the first waka landed at Te Awanui. After conflict and loss, apology and partnership are restoring Te Papa’s heartbeat, building a new future on old foundations.

Cyclist crashes after being cut off by turning car

Cyclist crashes after being cut off by turning car

A cyclist has walked away with just a few bruises after a frightening crash in Wellington when a car turned across his lane.

Power cut across Spain and Portugal leaves millions without electricity

Power cut across Spain and Portugal leaves millions without electricity

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights and hospitals.

Rescue operation under way after man overboard

Rescue operation under way after man overboard

A rescue operation is under way after a man fell overboard on a ferry heading from Waiheke Island to Auckland this morning.

Tory Whanau bows out and inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues | NZ Herald News Update

Tory Whanau bows out and inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues | NZ Herald News Update

Tory Whanau bows out of mayoral race, figures reveal key factors contributing to homelessness and the inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues.

The boom of women in weightlifting

The boom of women in weightlifting

The traditionally male-dominated sport has seen female lifters recently outnumber their male counterparts since 2023. Video / Ben Dickens / Sylvie Whinray

Neuroscientist condemns controversial collision sport

Neuroscientist condemns controversial collision sport

A leading neuroscientist has condemned the actions of a new sport set to come to New Zealand next month. Video / @Charizma68

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget Stand up

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget Stand up

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget speech

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Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race

New Zealand|politics

Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau reflects on her time as Mayor after deciding not to seek a second term. Video / Marty Melville

Kea Kids News: Auckland kid Hone won’t let a brain tumour keep him from family

Kea Kids News: Auckland kid Hone won’t let a brain tumour keep him from family

Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

New Zealand|crime

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC have made history and the celebrations were fitting to the occasion. Video / Ben Dickens

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

A Lower Hutt dairy owner was the victim of an armed robbery over the weekend. Video / Supplied

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after his Vatican and Gallipoli trip on April 28, 2025. Video / Newstalk ZB

Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver

Death toll rises after car ploughs into festival crowd in Vancouver

A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP

Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update

Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update

Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.

Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love

Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed

Hundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealed

Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

Police Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral Directors

Police Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral Directors

Fire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Flooding in Parua Bay, Whangārei

Flooding in Parua Bay, Whangārei

Flooding on Ross Rd in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Video / Kathy Wallace

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather. Video / Ian Johnston

Trump considering 'harder' Russia approach, Pope Francis laid to rest | NZ Herald News Update

Trump considering 'harder' Russia approach, Pope Francis laid to rest | NZ Herald News Update

The US is considering a 'harder' approach to Russia. Pope Francis' funeral sees thousands gather at Vatican City. Massive explosion at major Iranian port. Video / NZ Herald

‘I owe her my life’: Mum with stage 4 cancer urges earlier bowel screening

‘I owe her my life’: Mum with stage 4 cancer urges earlier bowel screening

Diagnosed at 45 with stage 4 cancer, Jackie Robertson wants earlier bowel screening — and a better chance for others. Video \ Jason Dorday

Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP

Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.

Watch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant

Watch: Footage reveals the destruction caused by fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant

North Shore residents have had their first glimpse of the devastation caused by the recent fire at the Abilities Group recycling plant on Hill Rd. Video / NZ Herald

Mourners turn out for Pope Francis, fatal crash in Rotorua | NZ Herald News Update

Mourners turn out for Pope Francis, fatal crash in Rotorua | NZ Herald News Update

Mourners turn out in huge numbers for Pope Francis. Fatal crash in Rotorua. Kremlin, US peace talks 'constructive'. Video / NZ Herald

Tape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalist

Tape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalist

Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.

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