Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole after almost nine years, North Korea has supplied Russia with missiles and El Nino is expected to lash NZ this summer.
MetService National: Weather 6-7 January. Video/ MetService
Police continue to search for those responsible for a double shooting in Manurewa, Japan earthquake rescuers race against time to find survivors and Te Pāti Māori claims the new Government isn't acting in the interest of Māori. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald / AP
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Wednesday evening. Video / Supplied
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves gives an update on a homicide investigation in Christchurch, asking for sightings of a white Toyota after a man was found dead on Carisbrooke St, Aranui. Video / Sam Sherwood
Investigations are under way for the cause of a community hall fire in Takanini last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
A man is in Middlemore Hospital after entering a Manurewa supermarket with serious injuries, the Coast Guard plane that collided with a Japan Airlines plane at a Tokyo airport was not cleared for take-off and six fire crews attended a Takanini Hall fire last night. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald / Getty
Praise for rescuers after Abby Brown suffers life-changing accident in rural North Auckland. Video / Sylvie Whinray / NZ Herald / Supplied
The first operation to load a drilling platform onto a semi-submersible vessel in Tasman Bay was completed yesterday, in preparation for the rig's relocation to Australia. The delicate operation took 10 hours and required a one-mile exclusion zone. Video / Tim Cuff
Members of the public brutalised a beached shark to return its pups to the water. Video / Cherie Smillie
Rescue efforts continue in Japan following an earthquake that killed 55 people, a new consumer action group targets New Zealand's supermarket duopoly and new documents reveal the dire state of the NZDF. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald
Bay of Islands artist Erika Pearce speaks about her current projects. Video / Michael Cunningham
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has hit Japan, State Highway 25 is closed following a serious crash and New Zealand dairy exporters now have duty-free access to the Chinese market. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / Getty / NZ Herald
Labour MP Kelvin Davis gave his valedictory speech on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Parliament TV
Lachlan Galbraith apologises for taking drink bottle from Queenstown store
Two people are fighting for their lives in hospital after a serious incident in South Auckland overnight. Police said they were called to Addington Ave, in Manurewa, about 3.20am. Video / NZ Herald
The police are at a scene of incident in Manurewa. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald's Best Beach competition is back for 2024 and we need you to tell us your favourite. Here's everything you need to know about how to nominate and then vote for NZ's best beach. Video / Molly Floyd
Co-founder of Sky Motion Soraya Sarwary describes how VR travel works. Video / Mike Fleming / NZHerald
2023 has not been short of memorable events. NZ Herald video covered them all. Video / NZ Herald
A hailstorm rains down on Timaru as Heavy Rain Watches are in place across the North Island. Video / Chris Hyde
The 2024 New Year Honours list has been announced, the average daily Covid case numbers have increased by 3.5% and warnings are issued over the use of fireworks for New Year celebrations. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
Kahira Rata Patricia Olley is being honoured for services to women, youth and the prevention of family violence.
Who will make it on to the New Year Honours List this year? Video / NZ Herald
Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor speaks of his prison escape. Video / George Heard
Phil Gifford discusses his honours award with Chris Rattue. Video / Michael Craig
Fire crews battle early-morning blaze at Avondale Jockey Club, more resourcing and support needed for National's family and sexual violence strategy, and the US provides up to $250m of arms and equipment in its final aid package to Ukraine for 2023. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald
The seagliders are being developed by US company Regent and brought to New Zealand by Ocean Flyer. Regent has successfully tested a quarter-scale prototype and launched a full-size prototype. Video / Supplied
Members of the community and multiple organisations came together today to hold a BBQ and parcel event for all the ELE labourers who lost their jobs over Christmas. Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather: December 28th - 29th. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: December 29th - 31st. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: December 29th - 31st. Videos / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: December 29th - 31st. Video / Metservice