Explosions rock central Kyiv, co-governance referendum on the cards? And good news in time for your summer getaway in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Protesters caused the closure of Wellington's urban motorway this morning to highlight the need for an affordable nationwide train network. Video / Mark Mitchell

A black SUV could be seen under a tarp as police investigated the incident that happened in Wattle Downs on Sunday night. Video / Supplied

Sensitive files posted to the dark web, Auckland’s new mayor gets to work and police on the scene in Wattle Downs in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

It's been a campaign season to forget for some local body election contenders.

Tania Tapsell has claimed mayoral victory in Rotorua. Video / NZ Herald

Weather report: Action should be the only thing RWC fans are soaking up tonight

Tory Whanau has been elected mayor of Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Efeso Collins speaks to his supporters on losing mayoralty to Wayne Brown. Video / NZ Herald

Here's how to prepare for seven hours of rugby, music and good times.

Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Many Kiwis wake up to a whiteout, economy proves resilient post-Covid and why more are taking 'extreme measures' to avoid socialising in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Finance Minister Grant Robertson during his Crown accounts briefing at the Treasury in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald

Police are investigating a ram-raid on a Takapuna jewellery store. Video / Supplied

Coroner probe into Instagram concerns, manhunt underway after attempted kidnapping and property prices fall at their fastest in 14 years in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele spoke during the media stand-up with his NZ counterpart Nanaia Mahuta. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald reporter Thomas Coughlan asks the PM about National's tax policy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announcing the Government's Healthy Homes Initiative. Video / Mark Mitchell

Indonesia football match death toll revised, what the opposition's calling “tax on tax” and clear signs Ukraine’s making progress in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A slow-moving front has made for a soggy start to school holidays in the north.

One Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.

From buying top-of-the-range to older models, Kiwis' shopping habits have made a U-turn.

Why Kiwis are 'downgrading' as new shopping habits revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Dann, Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan come together after the NZ Herald Auckland mayoral race live debate to discuss Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown's performance. Video / NZ Herald

Concerns over the rise of youth gangs, Hurricane Ian rips through Florida and speed changes on the way for more than 1600 Auckland roads in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Act MP Keren Chhour and Cabinet Minister Kelvin Davis spoke to the media after Davis apologised for comments he made in the House yesterday. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon on tax cuts, ram raids, and crime in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald

Fires overnight at two buildings one block apart are being treated as suspicious. Video / Hayden Woodward