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Act Party leader David Seymour booed by protesters
The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour, was booed back inside the Beehive by the tens of thousands of people gathered to protest his controversial bill.
Playing New Zealand's premiere abandoned golf course
Gulf Harbour Country Club was closed overnight in July 2023, NZ Herald golf reporter Will Toogood joined locals to see their efforts in restoring it to its former glory.
Death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore subject of Coronial Inquest
Olivia Podmore's friends including Olympian Eric Murray give details about her treatment at 2016 Rio Games at coroner's inquest into her death.
Rawiri Waititi addresses crowd outside Parliament
“Kia ora, my sovereign peoples. Aotearoa is our kingdom. We must protect it." Video / Whakaata Māori
Chris Quin announcing Foodstuffs will appeal ComCom merger decision
Foodstuffs says it will appeal the Commerce Commission's decision to decline its application to merge Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island.
Watch - Wellington shut down: Thousands descend on Parliament
At least 20,000 people from across the country have converged on the capital. Video / NZ Herald
Thousands descend on Wellington in historic day of mass protest
Up to 30,000 people expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti as thousands descend on Wellington in historic day of mass protest.
Hip hip poo-ray, it’s World Toilet Day!
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Hīkoi to Parliament
Wellington residents have been told to prepare for disruption, with up to 30,000 people expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti.
‘I assure you they have the correct resources available’
Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaking on preparations ahead of tomorrow's hīkoi. Video / Mark Mitchell
First day of the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore
Friend Jessica Massey describes the bullying texts Olivia Podmore was receiving from squadmates on the first day of the coronial inquest into the death of the Olympic cyclist.
Inside Australasia's first Taylor Swift university course.
AUT Senior Lecturer Rebecca Trelease and her students discuss what it's like being a part of a university course that studies global pop icon Taylor Swift. Video/Dean Purcell
Coldplay in NZ: Matt Heath recalls meeting with Chris Martin and band
Following his glowing review of last Wednesday's Coldplay concert on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, Matt Heath got a special invite to the band's show on Saturday night.
Watch: Moment supermarket staff foil alleged thief in daylight confrontation
Supermarket staff foiled an abusive man’s alleged attempt to steal a trolley full of food. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell with beat police
Minister Mark Mitchell in Wellington CBD with beat police
Gangs grill cops over new laws
Police answer gang questions about new gang insignia law. Video / Supplied
Watch: Young Auckland fan invited to sing with Twenty One Pilots
Young Harvey was invited to sing the 2015 smash hit "Ride" with Twenty One Pilots' Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph at Spark Arena. Video / Supplied
Hīkoi heads for Parliament and leaders meet at Apec summit | NZ Herald News Update
Hīkoi heads for Parliament, leaders meet at Apec summit and Russian missiles put Poland and Hungary on edge.
Markets with Madison: NZX shrinking
Our savings pool is growing but our stock market is shrinking. Why wealth firms are investing money offshore instead. Video / Alyse Wright
Flights aborted taking passengers to Queenstown Marathon
Hundreds of runners were forced to miss the Queenstown Marathon after flights were redirected, returned or cancelled due to severe crosswind conditions. Video / Supplied
Kea Kids: Round of a-paws for these pampered pups bringing the holiday cheer
Reporter Jessie is at the Barking Mad Dog Show, where pooches of all sizes and shapes, are showing off their skills and ugliest Christmas sweaters. Who will take the top treat?
Scott Humphrey opens up on Humphreys Landscaping
Scott Humphrey, founder of Humphreys Landscaping, talks about the business, his customers and its new foreign owners. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon strengthens 'vital' partnerships at APEC summit
The 21 leaders from economies bordering the Pacific, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, descended on Peru this week. / TVNZ
Concern AT letting too many users get away with riding for free
From today, bus, train, and ferry users in Auckland are able to use contactless debit and credit cards to get onboard. Video / TVNZ
WorkSafe shuts down Christchurch Show rollercoaster
A rollercoaster at a Canterbury A&P show has been shut down over safety concerns after people reported seeing “bolts falling out”. Video / Supplied
Luxon and Xi Jinping meet, hīkoi reaches Porirua | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon meets with Xi Jinpeng at APEC Summit. Hīkoi to arrive in Porirua today. Brian Tamaki faces police action over march. Video / NZ Herald
Official advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zones
WWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex Burton
Cheesy burger melt with mushrooms
Try something a bit different on the BBQ this summer with these tasty rye bread sandos. Video / Fresh Media
Witnesses to late-night ram-raid locked themselves away
A front-end loader slammed into a Martinborough café as the driver attempted to rob an ATM. Video / TVNZ
Luxon secures invitation to China after APEC meeting with Xi Jinping
Their face-to-face meeting has been hailed a success by the PM as it concentrated on trade issues. Video / TVNZ
Christopher Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific economic (Apec) summit in Peru today. Video / NZ Herald
Brian Tamaki convoy causes chaos as it arrives in Auckland
The Destiny Church leader and his supporters are travelling on State Highway 1 from Mercer in Waikato to Auckland Domain for their “Make New Zealand Great Again” rally.
'Free Palestine' counter protesters await Brian Tamaki's supporters
As Brian Tamaki leads a protest to display only the New Zealand flag, protestors await him in Auckland with the Palestinian flag flying. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon in Peru, Hīkoi continues and Brian Tamaki protests | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon is in Peru, weather has affected many hoping to run in the Queenstown marathon today and Brian Tamaki prepares to hold a 'Make New Zealand Great Again' rally.
Man woken from coma by Coldplay music joins band on stage in Auckland
A man who was in a coma claims he was woken by listening to Coldplay music. Whilst attending Auckland's show he was brought on stage.
Viva's Top 60 Auckland Restaurants Supreme Winner 2024
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Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology
Christopher Longhurst speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.