Amazing special effects

10 Apr, 2014 12:39 AM

Alexey Shumeyko composed this thrilling video in May 2013. Watch as he seemingly lights a simple match, only for it to take flight and launch itself into the opposing building before blowing up. Fortunately the entire trick was created by Alexey in After Effects and no one was harmed in the slightest. Credit: YouTube/Alexey Shumeyko

Eastern Australia battens down for rare tropical cyclone

Eastern Australia battens down for rare tropical cyclone

Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.

Simeon Brown announces lift in medical school places for 2026

New Zealand|politics

Simeon Brown announces lift in medical school places for 2026

Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will be funded to train 25 more doctors a year between them. Video / Mark Mitchell

David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga

New Zealand|politics

David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga

Associate Education Minister David Seymour on the ongoing school lunches saga and his missed meeting with Education Minister Erica Stanford. Video / Mark Mitchell

Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'

New Zealand|politics

Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'

Winston Peters had previously raised concerns.

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy

Trump expressed his frustration with Zelenskyy indicating that the US may soon lose patience with the Ukrainian leader.

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question Time

School lunch backlash

School lunch backlash

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the school lunch backlash. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News Update

Wellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News Update

Wellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.

What happens to Auckland Airport’s unclaimed lost property?

What happens to Auckland Airport’s unclaimed lost property?

Lost property gets a second lease of life at Auckland Airport. Video / Auckland Airport

Luxon comments on President Trump and Ukraine

Luxon comments on President Trump and Ukraine

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked to comment on President Trump and Ukraine. Video / Mark Mitchell

Luxon comments on Wellington Water

Luxon comments on Wellington Water

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon commenting on Wellington Water, referring to them as a 'basket case". Video / Mark Mitchell

Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GP

Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for kiwis to see a GP

Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing measures to make it easier for all kiwis to see a GP. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown discuss access to GPs and access to healthcare.

Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat

Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat

A group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean Harrison

Auckland FC's Ferris Wheel

Auckland FC's Ferris Wheel

Bonnie Jansen watches Auckland FC match from a Ferris Wheel. Video / NZ Herald

Vanquished in Vegas: Warriors fall flat in season opener

Vanquished in Vegas: Warriors fall flat in season opener

NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess dissects the Warriors' round one defeat, along with looking back on the occasion at Allegiant Stadium. Video / Michael Burgess

Zelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News Update

Zelenskyy's European meeting and more health workers leave for Australia | NZ Herald News Update

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wraps up his meeting with European and Canadian leaders in London and more healthcare workers are lured to Australia. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Markets with Madison: Microsoft’s bet on NZ

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Microsoft’s bet on NZ

US tech behemoth Microsoft is the first hyperscaler to open a data centre in New Zealand and has acquired more land to expand.

How to train your Bearded Dragon

How to train your Bearded Dragon

Reporter Winnie has an exclusive chat with the unlikeliest hot rod show attendee, a Bearded Dragon! Do they bite? What’s their poop like? Winnie asks the tough questions.

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Arvida spending $50m on Albany retirement village

Arvida spending $50m on Albany retirement village

Repairs to the main block and apartments at Arvida Mayfair, Oteha Valley Rd on the North Shore. Video / Alex Burton

1400 butterflies released in bid to arrest decline

1400 butterflies released in bid to arrest decline

Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Franklin Farms are trying to turn that around. Video / Alex Robertson

UK PM reaffirms commitment to Ukraine, methamphetamine use on the rise | NZ Herald News Update

UK PM reaffirms commitment to Ukraine, methamphetamine use on the rise | NZ Herald News Update

UK PM Keir Starmer reaffirms Ukraine commitment. Methamphetamine use on the rise in NZ. Criticisms from survivors of Dilworth historic abuse apology. Video / NZ Herald

Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle

Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle

The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / Hayden Woodward

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar

Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / Hayden Woodward

Motorcyclist's journey after devastating crash

Motorcyclist's journey after devastating crash

In December 2024, Jeremy Capper survived a head-on collision near Taihape but suffered the loss of three friends and his own arm and leg. Video / Mike Scott

Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1

Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1

Redevelopment of Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reflects Whanganui's rich cultural heritage ensuring it inspires generations to come. Video / Faultline Films

“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed

“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed

The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck

Manu World Champs Finals

Manu World Champs Finals

The best of the best dive for the overall Z Manu title at Karanga Plaza, on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.

Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner

Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner

A yacht which carried its crew to victory in a fatal New Zealand yacht race 74 years ago is being salvaged by the son of one of its earlier owners. Video / Michael Craig

Christchurch beachgoers attempt shark rescue

Christchurch beachgoers attempt shark rescue

A stranded shark on a Christchurch beach prompted a daring rescue attempt by two beachgoers, despite their efforts, the animal did not survive.

Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby

Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby

An action against seabed mining at Straterra's Wellington office led to several arrests in October last year. Video / Greenpeace

First look inside stadium for Warriors' NRL match in Las Vegas

First look inside stadium for Warriors' NRL match in Las Vegas

The Warriors had their first look inside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Built in 2020, the venue holds 65,000 fans and is the third most expensive stadium in history.

Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?

Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?

Breaking down the heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance at the White House.

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed

Jeffrey Epstein's contact list reveals Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, more.

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A Mixtape for Maladies

A Mixtape for Maladies

Seventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre company

Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland

New Zealand|crime

Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland

Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward

Splash Back

Splash Back

Manu finalists set to make waves at Auckland's Viaduct. Video / supplied by These Guys I Know

Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre

Sport|basketball

Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre

Bonnie Jansen gets an inside look at the state-of-the-art eight-story facility. Video / Cameron Pitney

Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail

Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail

The shark was spotted in Kāwhia Harbour in the Waikato and has prompted a DoC rescue effort.

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