City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman speaks about the growth of combat sports in NZ and where to from here. Video / Michael Craig

Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to the media.

NZ First MP Andy Foster speaks during Urgency over the weekend while National MP Cameron Brewer sits behind him. Video / Parliament TV

Watch the trailer for Phil Spencer's new series shot in New Zealand.

Focus Live: MP Shane Reti gives health announcement

Te Pāti Māori calls allegations 'baseless', Auckland is leading the decline in housing and dangerous building notice extended by one month after man rips it up.

Staffies, pitbulls, rotties, mastiffs – Abbey van der Plas, from Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue, gives hope and new homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.

Te Pāti Māori has organised activations in response to how they feel this government is treating Māori, and reporter Latiyah is checking in with tamariki all across the country!

Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke about allegations against Te Pāti Māori during his appearance on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. Video / Mark Mitchell

Surge in serious young offenders, new Government tax hits EV owners and expert offers advice ahead of tonight's $43 million Lotto Powerball jackpot. Video / NZHerald / Gettyimages

Reporter Orchid talks to kids who have just flown in from Kanaky/New Caledonia, where protests have made it too dangerous to stay, and we find out why.

The Peka Peka to Otaki expressway was closed after a vehicle caught fire. Video / Supplied

The Te Awamutu community held a candlelight vigil to remember eight victims of car crashes. Video / Mike Scott

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the new budget to the media at the Sustainability Trust in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.

Police Minister wants greater powers following boy racer incident, recession driving business sales boom and man loses life savings in today's NZ Herald headlines.

It's a bird! It's a duck! It's... dinner! Duck-hunter Beau gives reporter Max a tutorial on hunting birds, and why it's important to keep the sport alive.

Who will make it onto the King's Birthday Honours List this year?

Two police officers suffered injuries after they were pelted with rocks and bottles while attending the scene of a large car meet in Levin overnight. Video / Supplied

Lady June Hillary, widow of Sir Edmund Hillary, dies at 92. Firefighters battle blazes in South Island. Landmark South Africa vote ends ruling party domination. Video | NZ Herald

16 years after the death of her husband, Sir Edmund Hillary’s wife Lady June has died at the age of 92. Video / Gettyimages

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu.

A closer look at today's top headlines.

Sean Kessels died in November 2023. His death has been referred to the Coroner as a suspected suicide. His mother speaks about her long fight to get him help and his death.

Bede Crestani and Elspeth McMillan, parents of Sophia Crestani, address media outside the Dunedin District Court at the end of the five day coroners inquest into her death.

Tayla Brown's mum called 111 for her daughter who was having an asthma attack. The ambulance took too long to arrive and Tayla died.

A plane travelling from Auckland to Christchurch has slid off the runway and into the grass upon landing. Video / Supplied / George Heard

PM Christopher Luxon and multiple ministers speak to media at Post-Budget Breakfast.

Glenn Williams has received a King's Service Medal for services to fire and emergency NZ and the community