Smoke on the water: Surfing while on fire

24 Jul, 2015 12:40 AM

While recently in Tahiti filming for "Who Is JOB 5.0," Jamie carried out one of his surfing dreams: to get barreled on one of the world’s heaviest waves ... while lit on fire. Source: Red Bull/Youtube

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety

Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation

PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation

Christopher Luxon is unaware of MP Hamish Campbell’s ties to a religious sect that the FBI is investigating over child sex abuse allegations.

Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd

Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd

Emergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.

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NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil

Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.

Flying ferry

Flying ferry

Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim

Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update

Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update

Trump adviser's feud as world responds to US tariffs and Reserve Bank expected to cut Official Cash Rate. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Red Beach rescue

Red Beach rescue

Harlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics

Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Willis gives tariffs briefing

Willis gives tariffs briefing

As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th. Video / MetService

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery

Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.

PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments

PM Christopher Luxon on world economic developments

PM Christopher Luxon delivers statement on world economic developments. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments

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NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments

Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments

Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather

Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather

Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather. Video supplied

Government's $12b military plan and parasite spreads in Wellington | NZ Herald News Update

Government's $12b military plan and parasite spreads in Wellington | NZ Herald News Update

The Government's $12b plan to upgrade the military and cryptosporidium spreading in the Wellington region. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world

Hawke's Bay couple give up house to sail the world

Hawke’s Bay couple Adam and Vicki Forbes traded their conventional lifestyle for a life at sea. Living aboard a 40-foot sailing boat. Rafaella Melo / Hawke's Bay Today

Six-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportation

Six-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportation

His parents believe new policy discriminates against all children with disabilities. Video / Cameron Pitney

Self-belief and the Economy

Self-belief and the Economy

Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.

Groms tear up the slopes at Snow Planet

Groms tear up the slopes at Snow Planet

Reporter Malia is at Snow Planet’s first rail jam for 2025, where young snowboarders are gliding into winter with their most epic moves, and racking up medals on the way.

Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving

Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.

What do the Trump tariffs mean for New Zealand?

What do the Trump tariffs mean for New Zealand?

Liam Dann explains what the new US tariffs could mean for New Zealand.

Government’s $12b spend on defence revealed

Government’s $12b spend on defence revealed

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Defence Minister Judith Collins announce $12 billion in funding over the next four years.

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th

Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.

Christchurch, Bromley industrial fire

Christchurch, Bromley industrial fire

A large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

PM condemns attack on Shane Jones' wife

PM condemns attack on Shane Jones' wife

The Prime Minister has condemned the attack on Shane Jones' wife at Auckland Airport. Video / Newstalk ZB

Live: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Live: Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB

Markets with Madison: Solar solution?

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Solar solution?

Large-scale solar farms are popping up around the country with developers like Lodestone Energy behind major investments. Do the market economics of grid-scale solar stack up?

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet

Watch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleet

Seafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.

Proud dad's rousing haka for Northland teen

Proud dad's rousing haka for Northland teen

Wayne Poutai surprised his son Awatea, 17, with a haka to acknowledge the teen as he was awarded a scholarship. Video \ Supplied

Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate

Vetpost moves to Tauriko Business Estate

The business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan Wilson

NZME On The Up editorial campaign

NZME On The Up editorial campaign

Uplifting stories showcasing success, inspiration and possibilities. Video / NZME

On The Up: From bone cancer to running with a blade

On The Up: From bone cancer to running with a blade

Kerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey Fleming

Kea Kids News: Move over David Seymour, these mini-MasterChefs have lunch sorted

Kea Kids News: Move over David Seymour, these mini-MasterChefs have lunch sorted

Reporter Maliyah is at a special World of Cultures event where kids are in the kitchen serving up a feast from all over the globe. Video / Kea Kids News

Lunch money: Who’s gobbling up all the school lunch contracts?

Lunch money: Who’s gobbling up all the school lunch contracts?

Lunch Money: BusinessDesk investigates Compass Group, the global giant gobbling up school lunch contracts in New Zealand.

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