17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October

Assistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: PM Chris Luxon speaks to the media

Market Watch: 'Melt up' why investors are suddenly so optimistic. Video / NZ Herald

How senior business leaders are feeling, moves to restore confidence in Auckland’s rail network and why Air New Zealand is cutting back on domestic services.

In Aotearoa, the haka is where the heart is! Reporter Pania is at Eden Park, where thousands of Kiwis have come together to bring the haka world record home where it belongs.

More than 100 business leaders share their views on the state of the nation in the New Zealand Herald’s annual Mood of the Boardroom survey.

Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine

Jack Tame talks to ACC injury prevention spokesperson James Whittaker about the increase in injuries related to Croc footwear. Video / Newstalk ZB

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / Metservice

Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith

Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley

Kele is punching above his weight with boxing videos on TikTok, and now he’s getting ready for his first fight! Reporter Willow gets some training tips. Video / Kea Kids News

Liam Lawson speaks to Alex Powell about what he needs to do in the last 6 races of the 2024 F1 season and looking ahead toward 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan, Tuesday October 1st. Video / Newstalk ZB

The alleged robbers pushed two workers and a member of the public during their getaway. Video / Tommer Hu

Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.

A vehicle that fled from police units in Mount Wellington was found shortly after it crashed on Penrose Road, with all occupants being injured. Video / Hayden Woodward

The head of insurance giant Suncorp explains why it’s hiked premiums on all of its policies. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming | AFP | Gettyimages

What will Sienna Boyce be when she grows up? Hopefully less embarrassing than her dad Ben! Reporter Kate talks to Sienna about her new podcast When I Grow Up, on IHeartRadio.

Famous US TV Show host Conan O’Brien made a surprise visit to Eden Park as the new Haka world record was set. Video / Eden Park

A new Haka world record was set tonight, at Auckland's Eden Park Stadium. Bringing the crown back home where it belongs.

The Haka world record attempt at Eden Par has begun. Video / NZ Herald

Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah leader. Protests in Dunedin against cuts to hospital building. Concerns over new speed laws. Video / NZ Herald

If you love a classic Hawaiian pizza, try making your own with this easy-as recipe. Video / Fresh Media

Broken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ Herald

Israel continues its attack through the Middle East, as governments around the world continue to talk about a ceasefire and tropical storm Helene tears through Florida.