Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark Mitchell

Gagon Dhamijaas middle and ring fingers of his right hand were severed by a man in a shocking highway attack near Otahuhu. Video | Michael Craig

This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall

Multi-vehicle crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1 in South Auckland near Bombay. Video / Richie Maori Dread Taka

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August. Video | Metservice

Government post-Cabinet press conference

Jacqui Knight says the scientist killed in Blockhouse Bay attack was well respected and knowledgeable. Video | Michael Craig

The Government backs down from giving final sign-off on fast-track approvals bill projects and Blockhouse Bay homicide scene examination continues in today's NZ Herald headlines.

Streets are flooded across the region, including in Naenae in Lower Hutt. Video / Supplied

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ Herald

Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess backgrounds the Ineos Britannia challenge from Barcelona. Video / NZ Herald

From Barcelona, NZ Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess backgrounds the Luna Rossa challenge in the 37th America’s’ Cup. Video / NZ Herald

Terrorism not ruled out in Germany stabbing attack. Manslaughter investigation in superyacht sinking in Italy. Homicide in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald

The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.

Waste water from 300 homes in Auckland the Red Hills development gets trucked off-site to a pumping station. Video / Jason Oxenham

The most valuable items of Anissa Trinder’s thrifting career were waiting for her at the very bottom of a jewellery box in a North Canterbury op-shop. Video | George Heard

Authorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing Services

A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood

Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention.

A dispute broke out at a park in Nelson during a kids’ sports tournament after a woman refused to move from a parking spot she was standing in. Video / Supplied

Wellington bar owner Jose Ubiaga claims opposition to liquor licensing on Courtenay Place is killing the city's party strip, after two of his bars went into liquidation this month.

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Health NZ in the firing line, bowel cancer screening concern, and new Mpox variant spreads to Asia.

Private equity funds are behind the biggest business buyouts, often worth billions. What’s their game? Video. / Ben Dickens

Concerned University of Auckland students hold an open forum on the proposed review and potential cuts of courses across the university. Video / Sylvie Whinray

City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham

Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine

Four weeks into the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the focus has turned to his finances and the hundreds of thousands of dollars he gave to sex workers. Video | Carson Bluck

Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao