Our Heroes celebrates fellow Kiwis who inspired us in 2023, whether through acts of bravery or kindness, a standout achievement or a lifetime's contribution, often previously unrecognised. Video / Ben Dickens

Watching out for kiwi, Justin Andersen owner of JPA Logging has been harvesting pine trees inside Cape Sanctuary wildlife restoration project. Video / Warren Buckland

A person was found unresponsive on O’Brien Rd in Lucas Heights around 12.30am. Video / Hayden Woodward

After Cyclone Gabrielle HB surf life saving clubs needed to replace their radios. Stortford Rotary have donated funds to purchase radio communications modules. Video / Warren Buckland Reporter / Michaela Gower

Fiery day in the House as Parliament gets back to business, Cook Strait cost blowout lands with the Finance Minister and how Auckland Council is addressing crime in the city in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Interislander / AP / Parliament TV / NZHerald

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was asked why the Government is not calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Video / Mark Mitchell

With the release of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, NZ Herald visual journalist Ben Dickens breaks down the legacy the franchise has already made and what is to come. Video / Ben Dickens

Jonty Coulson from Restore Passenger Rail spoke to Auckland Council calling for climate action. Auckland councillor Chris Darby spoke in support of the protest. Video / Restore Passenger Rail / Auckland Council

Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster named CEO of the Year. Video / Carson Bluck

ANZ Treasurer Penny Dell named Young Executive of the Year. Video / Carson Bluck

Act leader David Seymour defended the government's policies affecting Māori following a call by the Māori King for a hui. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was asked about the government's intention to stop bonuses to civil servants and teachers who learn to speak te reo Māori. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon makes first speech to Parliament as new PM. Video / NZ Herald

A powerful farewell haka for a principal of 21 years sent chills up the spine of funeral-goers. Video / Warren Buckland

State Opening of Parliament: Governor-General delivers the Speech from the Throne. Video / Parliament TV

Heart-stopping footage from inside Dylan Brun's demolition derby car during a crash at Meeanee Speedway. Brun was lucky to walk away after his car rolled and was hit head-on. Video / Dylan Brun

Pisa testing shows where Kiwi kids are failing academically, Wellington’s Mayor opens up about drunken night out and safety concerns in the country’s biggest city in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

MPs Takuta Ferris and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke as 54th Parliament opened today. Video / Parliament TV

A robot, or 'co-bot' used for collaboratively working with humans, has been designed for testing wool at NZ Wool Testing Authority in Napier. Video Warren Buckland

Protesters join the hikoi in Whangārei. Video / Northern Advocate

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka talk to the media about today's protests. Video / Mark Mitchell

Auckland’s Northern Motorway remains at a near standstill coming into the city this morning with Te Pāti Māori protests disrupting peak-hour traffic. Video / NZ Herald

Protesters have started their convoy along the Northern Motorway in Auckland. Video / Supplied

Protests get under way across the country, controversy as the 54th Parliament gets set to convene and fire crews fight blaze at Auckland High School in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori protesters gather in Albany in response to government policies related to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video / Corey Fleming

Dozens of firefighters have been fighting a fire at the Massey High School science block overnight.The school is closed today following the fire, which was first reported by multiple members of the public around 11.15pm. Video / Hayden Woodward

NZDF bomb squad arrive on Brandon St. Video / Supplied

MetService National Weather: December 4th - December 8th. Video / Metservice

MetService Severe Weather: December 4th. Video / Metservice