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Large blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.
Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / Hayden Woodward
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military attacks in Gaza will intensify
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign will continue in Gaza with increasing intensity.
Dramatic video captures splashdown after 9 months in space
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.
NZ Herald Live: Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to the media
Winston Peters speaks to the media after he meets Marco Rubio in Washington DC.
The Ocean Race confirms return to New Zealand
The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand in 2027.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Lime Scooter collides with member of public
A video captured a Lime Scooter rider colliding with a member of the public in Auckland Central. Video / Supplied
Kea Kids News: These kids gave the Weet-Bix TRYathlon a go and you can too!
Reporter Macy-Jane is at the Nelson Weet-Bix TRYathlon, one of a series of events all over the country that have tamariki swimming, biking, and sprinting their way to a medal!
Auckland Airport runway getting a major overhaul
Auckland Airport needs to repair parts of the runway and nearby taxiways, and will build a new domestic jet terminal. Video / Auckland Airport
220 reported dead in most intense strikes since ceasefire
Israel launched new strikes against Hamas early on Tuesday and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on further hostage releases stalled.
Seven people accused of violent Destiny Church-linked Auckland Pride protest appear in court
Seven people linked to Destiny Church's Auckland Pride protest appeared in Waitākere District Court today. Video / Michael Craig
A GNS Science simulation showcasing a tsunami evacuation in Napier
The models present a scenario of what might happen in a tsunami evacuation in Napier.
Married At First Sight Australia bride Jamie Marinos spills show secrets on ZM
The outspoken MAFS bride reveals if the show is scripted, and her thoughts on controversial Kiwi bride Jacqui Burfoot.
Alleged meth driver's wild ride ends at police station
A Sydney man was arrested after driving a stolen car through a McDonald's and into the fortified gate of a police station.
Napier’s Tim Clayton secures silver at Winter Special Olympics in Italy, just 0.1s from gold
Tim Clayton claimed a silver medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Video / Rafaella Melo
The Narrow Road to the Deep North - Official Trailer
Ciarán Hinds and Jacob Elordi star in a harrowing adaptation of Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel about love and war.
Act Party has announced it is looking to stand candidates
The Act Party has announced it is looking to stand candidates in the upcoming local council elections, saying it’s “time for a clean-out”.
David Seymour not ruling out supporting Mayoral candidates and the potential second coming of Christ
Act leader David Seymour is not ruling out supporting Mayoral candidates, in the event of a potential second coming of Christ. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes significant party announcement
ACT Leader David Seymour makes a significant party announcement
Indian Prime Minister speaks after bilateral meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the media about what he and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussed. Video / RNZ
Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update
Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.
Razor on how he selects a side after defeat
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson on how losing to Pumas in influenced his decisions
Kea Kids News: Samoan fireknife dancers set the Diversity stage ablaze
Reporter Amelia is at the Diversity Festival in South Auckland, where kid Samoan Siva Afi dancers are showing off their passion for fireknife, and devotion to culture. Video / KKN
Richie Mo'unga: NZ Rugby bosses on eligibilty
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson and All Blacks coach Scott Robertson answer questions on about selection policy. Video / NZ Herald
Cancer survivor calls for funding of Daratumumab
Tove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan Wilson
Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.
MetService National Weather: March 17th - March 19th
MetService National Weather: March 17th - March 19th Video / MetService
Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
North Macedonia investigates more than 20 suspects for nightclub blaze
The authorities in northern Macedonia have issued arrest warrants for four people wanted in the investigation. Video \ AFP
Watch: Checkout worker stands up to racist customer
A video of a worker at an Aldi supermarket in Adelaide standing up to an allegedly ‘racist’ shopper has gone viral. Video / @pariya_rose
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon touches down in India
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes in a dance performance alongside Delhi's Fisheries Minister, Singh Baghel, as he arrives in India. Video \ Sky News
Luxon in India and numbers on Jobseeker benefit still rising | NZ Herald News Update
Luxon in negotiations in India and doubts about the Government's ability to get unemployment under control. Video / NZ Herald, Sky News
Markets with Madison: CDC Data Centres
This episode takes you behind one of the largest privately owned data centres in Australia & how one entrepreneur built the A$17b business from nothing.
Trash talk: The future of Auckland's rubbish
The lifespan of Auckland's biggest landfill will need to be expanded another seven years, according to a new public consultation document. Video / Cameron Pitney
$80m+ The Avenue apartments opened at Remuera Gardens
Chris Murphy of Real Living talks about the development of 62 new luxury apartments in two blocks at the existing retirement village. Video / Cameron Pitney
Kea Kids News: Huhu grubs are grub and feral is flash at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Reporter Nevaeh is at Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival, where the Feral Fashion wearable arts competition has local tamariki foraging and flaunting their local flora.
Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house
A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
Nigel Latta reveals he is no longer terminally ill
Nigel Latta said he is no longer terminally ill in social media update on his fight with cancer. Video/ Nigel Latta