Sue Bradford, one of Mana's founding members talks to New Zealand Herald's Adam Bennett about Hone Harawira's Mana Party signing an election year deal with Kim Dotcom's Internet Party - prompting the senior Mana member to quit.
Laila Harré brought political polish and signs of a coherent policy platform to the official announcement of her leadership of the fledgling Internet Party.
Large waves are apparently to blame for breaking up sea ice on a larger scale than thought, explaining a rapid decrease in Arctic ice. The finding by Niwa scientists comes from researching how the Southern Ocean's biggest waves were affecting Antarctic sea ice. Their data showed that large waves in the Southern Ocean - those bigger than 3m - were able to break sea ice over greater distances than previously believed.
The message behind the 'Don't be an Egg' video is that sports' people wear their heart on their sleeves, they become passionate. Its ok to be passionate,its ok to support your team; its ok to yell encouragement. BUT It's not OK to lose your temper on the sideline. Courtesy Rugby League Northland/YouTube
Lisa Archer explains how your donation to Cure Kids can save kids like her daughter Katie. Donate here: http://www.rednoseday.co.nz/donate This clip first screened on Comedy for Cure Kids: Good Sports, 23 August 2013. Executive Producer: Brooke Howard-Smith Production Company: Film Construction Director: Michael Humphrey Producers: Andy Patrick & Greg Buckley Production Designer: Grant Major DOP: Rob Marsh Colourist: Andrew Brown, Toybox VFX: Huhu Studios Sound Design: Hum Studios Audio Mix: Factory Studios
The biannual muster of Kaimanawa Wild horses is underway near Waiouru. Over the next few days about 160 of the horses will be taken from the wild and resettled with new owners around the country.
Police believe the body, found in a bush area last night, is that of the missing 56-year-old Blessie Gotingco. A 27-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow morning charged with murdering the mother of three.
Part of the train line north of Wellington has been closed down while an investigation takes place into why a passenger train derailed at Lower Hutt's Melling Station this morning. One person suffered minor injuries and another was treated for shock after the incident just after 8am.
Hone Harawira's Mana Party has confirmed an election year deal with Kim Dotcom's Internet Party - prompting senior Mana member Sue Bradford to quit.
An arrest has been made in the investigation into the disappearance of Auckland mother Blessie Gotingco. The Herald can confirm that the arrest has followed the discovery of a body at a local cemetery. It has been expected that Operation Lynsey will be upgraded to a homicide investigation later today after a body was found in the Birkenhead Cemetery, not far from where Mrs Gotingco's home.
England coach Stuart Lancaster has named his squad for the three test series against the All Blacks. New Zealand will be selecting from a full strength Super Rugby season while his touring squad is inexperienced in terms of caps and availability.
An overnight snowfall forced the closure of several schools, roads and services in Dunedin today. Snow fell to sea level, making driving conditions tough for those trying to get to work. And despite most motorists reaching their destination, police say some were not so lucky. Courtesy Ch39 Dunedin
Police say possibilities of what happened to Blessie Gotingco are "limitless". Detective Senior Sergeant Stan Brown said the 56-year-old's disappearance was a complete mystery. There was nothing at the scene where her belongings were found yesterday to indicate a struggle. He said police were looking for two items Mrs Gotingco would have had with her - a distinctive Omega watch and her reading glasses.
Banksy won a Webby award last week, but instead of showing up to collect his prize, he sent in this thoughtful video.
Schools have shut their doors and several major roads are closed as a wintry blast brings snow falls to sea level from Invercargill to Dunedin. Timelapse video courtesy WickedNetworks/YouTube taken from the public traffic camera on Highgate in Dunedin.
Vote Chat is a series of public interviews with politicians and public figures. Every Friday our guests are interviewed in front of a live studio audience, today it's Clare Curran.
The inaugural Pride of New Zealand Awards were launched in May this year by The New Zealand Herald, The Hits and TSB Bank. The Pride of New Zealand Awards will celebrate Kiwi greatness, and recognise those who selflessly work to make New Zealand a better place to live.
Updated opinion and analysis from Dylan Cleaver and Andrew Alderson from the New Zealand Herald on the match-fixing saga gripping the cricket world.
A suspicious fire has seriously damaged an Auckland primary school overnight. The fire service was called to the Fryberg Memorial Community School on Roberts Road in Te Atatu just after midnight, northern fire communications shift manager Megan Ruru said. The building was “well ablaze” by the time fire crews arrived. Seven appliances were sent to the scene, Ms Ruru said. The fire was considered suspicious and a fire investigator had already been to the site, she said. Nobody was injured in the blaze.
An alert neighbour makes a dramatic rescue after a one-year-old baby falls from a second floor window in Guangdong Province, China. Courtsey Sky News/CCTV China
Prime Minister John Key feels that the actions of individuals if proven won't jeopardise the running of the Cricket World Cup in NZ in 2015, nor people traveling to NZ to watch and enjoy it.
The Chiefs are showing their support for Rotorua born, NBA player Steven Adams. A video by Adams favourite rugby team wishing him luck for his Oklahoma City Thunder team. The 20-year-old is an avid fan of the Super Rugby team Courtesy Chiefs Rugby/YouTube.
All it took was one word to ensure the future of cricket's credibility would come down to a battle between Brendon McCullum and Player X. When asked whether he stood by his testimony to the ICC's anti-corruption unit (ACSU), McCullum was unequivocal. "Yes."
A couple of Blues players took some time out during the bye to go bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
Evan Crawford has been building houses out of straw for the last 20 years in New Zealand and overseas. People have travelled from all over the North Island to take a look at his latest build near Rotorua as interest in the alternative building method grows.
Piri Weepu was on hand to help celebrate fellow All Blacks Ma'a Nonu birthday, he helped with a surprise ending to the birthday song. Courtesy maanonu/Instagram
A possible gang link is being investigated in relation to a double shooting in west Auckland this morning, police say. A 23-year-old man was killed, and a 20-year-old man was critically injured in the shooting, which took place on Luanda Drive, Ranui, around 11am.
New Zealand Herald cricket expert Andrew Alderson discusses Cairns named as 'player x' as a cricket scandal, trial by media, and what should happen next with this investigation.
Mona Dotcom arrives at the Auckland High Court to testify at the John Banks trial about donations to John Banks' failed 2010 Auckland mayoralty bid. She made no comment to questions about her split from Kim Dotcom and the ownership of her and his companies.
The Youth Week awards' 2014 is awarded to a young person who has demonstrated their leadership in a project or organisation. Abbey Luff: Working for Youth; Cameron Russell: Giving Back, Chrislynn Soong: Giving Back; Eve Siania: Giving Back, Taylor Finderup: Change Maker; Tess Vandenburg: Leadership. Courtesy msdonline/YouTube
A rally has been held in Auckland city in support of the 276 Nigerian school girls abducted last month. Organiser Lydia Hollister-Jones was supported by Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand executive director Grant Bayldon along with many others who rallied alongside them. #BringBackOurGirls
Herald Rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis as the Super Rugby season nears playoffs, who will win the NZ conference and who will be in the playoffs.
The former New Zealand allrounder, identified by the New Zealand Herald today as the player being named as player X in the International Cricket Council inquiry, completely rejected the allegations against him - "and I will prove this".
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand's spy agencies have provided information to international forces in Afghanistan that may have been used for American drone strikes.