Motorist shares chilling dashcam footage of near-miss on Matamata highway. Video / Derek Bown

The Māori king is urging tangata whenua to have hope in unifying Aotearoa, call for vehicles to be banned on Muriwai Beach, Infrastructure New Zealand says councils need long-term independence and mayor urging for common sense after weekend fires. Video / George Heard / NZHerald

More than 300 people gathered at the site of the Tangiwai Railway disaster today to mark the 70th anniversary of what is still New Zealand’s most fatal train accident.

A pod of whales have been beached in Mahia, Taylor’s Bay, Hawkes Bay. Video / Tiria Tomoana

Jack Black came on near the end of the Foo Fighters concert in Auckland last night to perform 'Big Balls' by ACDC to the roars of adoration from the crowd. Video / kiwistu

Fire and Emergency crews are battling a scrub fire on the Waimakariri River near Swannanoa. Video / Mike Nuy

Amanda Palmer enlists the help of iconic New Zealand musician Julia Deans on her latest track "Little Island" from the new EP "New Zealand Survival Songs," ahead of her upcoming tour. Video / NZHerald

Iwi arrived for the King’s hui. More than 7000 g have arrived at Turangawarwae Marae for todays talk fest. Video / Supplied

Fishermen Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington were shocked when they caught a kingfish in Northland and it spat out a kahawai. Video / Murray Wootton / J.E. Wilds

Fire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham

MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd. Video / Metservice

Torrential downpours on the West Coast overnight Thursday, January 18, 2024, have seen the Waiho River swell. Video / Matthew Davison

MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / Metservice

Sacked ELE construction workers protest outside Deloitte offices on Queen St in Auckland. Video / Carson Bluck

Naming a dog is as important as naming a child. Napier dog owner Laura describes how she named her pet. Video / Warren Buckland

The Central Hawke’s Bay settlement of Waipukurau was hit by surface flooding after a heavy localised downpour on Thursday night. Video / Rural Accountants Hawke’s Bay Ltd

A group of pro-Palestine protesters outside the National Party's caucus retreat dinner. Video / Supplied

Rush-hour police chase as car mounts footpath in Auckland. Video / Supplied

Urban Gusto co-owner Perry Singh believes noise constraints in the dining precinct are unreasonable.

Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside the Curators House Restaurant in Christchurch where National MPs are reportedly having dinner after their caucus retreat. Video / Supplied

A grass fire has broken out near Auckland International Airport. Video / Supplied

MetService Severe Weather: January 18th-19th

MetService National Weather: January 18th-23rd

Golriz Ghahraman faces two charges and will appear in court, National starts political year on a high and why King Charles will be booked into hospital next week in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Bad weather and low supply have seen watermelon prices go up while apples have disappeared from shelves this summer.  Video / Alyse Wright

MetService Severe Weather: January 17th - 19th. Video / Metservice

MetService National Weather: January 17th - 22nd. Video / Metservice

Former Otago Peninsula Trust marketing manager and councillor Sophie Barker defends the birds after claims from businesses gull aggression in the city is on the rise. Video / Otago Daily Times

Police visit Golriz Ghahraman’s home as investigations continue, the terrifying moment a prowler is caught on camera and Kiwis flock to book their next getaway in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald