Daredevil's shark encounter

15 Jan, 2014 07:48 PM

To most people, putting a birdcage on your head and jumping into the ocean with a live tiger shark is an obviously stupid thing to do. But it took a close call for Gold Coast daredevil Shaun Harrington to learn that lesson the hard way. Courtesy: YouTube/freesurfmovies

Hamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chase

Hamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chase

Sharanjit Kaur crashed into and killed a man after chasing down her partner’s wife in a rage on June 27, last year.

Motueka prepares for floods

Motueka prepares for floods

The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard

Ponsonby homicide investigation; Trump claims progress on Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Ponsonby homicide investigation; Trump claims progress on Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Trump claims progress made on Gaza ceasefire, Green Party say tackling poverty is best response to shoplifting, and homicide investigation in Ponsonby. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Minister of Health Simeon Brown

Minister of Health Simeon Brown

Minister of Health Simeon Brown at Manukau Health Park.

Newbies likely to make debut in All Blacks test in Dunedin

Newbies likely to make debut in All Blacks test in Dunedin

NZ Herald Rugby Correspondent Liam Napier on the build-up ahead of Saturday's All Blacks test against France in Dunedin. Video / Herald NOW

How come it's not cheaper at home?' - Consumer NZ CEO on the price of butter

How come it's not cheaper at home?' - Consumer NZ CEO on the price of butter

Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy talks to Ryan Bridge about the price of butter.

Herald NOW's panel on Jaffas and the controversial Warehouse ad

Herald NOW's panel on Jaffas and the controversial Warehouse ad

Maurice Wiliamson and Sarah Sparks join Ryan Bridge to talk about the decision to stop making Jaffas and the removal of a controversial Warehouse ad. Video / Herald NOW

Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?

Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?

The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.

Christchurch surgeon on waiting lists and how to fix them

Christchurch surgeon on waiting lists and how to fix them

Christchurch surgeon Chris Wakeman talks to Ryan Bridge following elective surgery announcement.

Homicide investigation launched after body found at Freemans Bay property in Auckland

Homicide investigation launched after body found at Freemans Bay property in Auckland

A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found at a property on Renall St around 10pm in the Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay last night. Video / Carson Bluck

The price of butter, The Warehouse and women-led start-ups

The price of butter, The Warehouse and women-led start-ups

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Chris Hipkins on law and order and new sentences for 'coward punches'

Chris Hipkins on law and order and new sentences for 'coward punches'

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passes in US Senate

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passes in US Senate

Ethics and Public Policy Center's Henry Olsen on US President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passing in the US Senate and Elon Musk's funding threats.

Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel

Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel

Chlöe Swarbrick Green Party Co-Leader and ACT leader David Seymour on Herald NOW's political panel.

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Auckland Surf Park wins fast-tracking for extensions

Business|companies

Auckland Surf Park wins fast-tracking for extensions

Mark Francis, a director of AW Holdings which is in the joint venture for the park, announced success today. Video / Cameron Pitney

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Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park

Construction of the new Auckland Surf Park

The multi-million dollar project is under way at Dairy Flat. Video / AW Holdings

Flood hit regions prepare for more severe weather

Flood hit regions prepare for more severe weather

Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge as the region prepares for forecast severe weather which will hit already flood hit areas.

Everything you need to know about incoming severe weather

Everything you need to know about incoming severe weather

MetService Meteorologist Thapi Makgabutlane talks to Ryan Bridge about the storm forecast to hit already flood damaged regions.

Police cordon off street in Auckland suburb of Ponsonby

Police cordon off street in Auckland suburb of Ponsonby

Renall St in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been cordoned off by police after an incident on private property. Video / Carson Bluck

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua

Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.

Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla

Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes the greatest risk of artificial intelligence is not the technology itself, but who holds its power.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 2 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 2 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 2 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 2 2025.

Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills

Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills

Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.

Napier nursing student faces cancer for fifth time

Napier nursing student faces cancer for fifth time

Meg Higgs seeks new cancer treatment in Mexico after fifth relapse.

Fore The Record with Blair Tuke

Fore The Record with Blair Tuke

Blair Tuke joins the Herald at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club to reflect on a busy year. Video / Michael Craig

Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef

Scenes from the Great Barrier Reef

More than 9000 known species call the Great Barrier Reef home. Video / GBRMPA

Discussing the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin

Discussing the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith break down the likely All Blacks team to play France in Dunedin this weekend.

Dramatic car fire in Dunedin

Dramatic car fire in Dunedin

Two people had a lucky escape after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin and caught fire this afternoon.

Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa

Watch as overtake manoeuvre goes wrong on State Highway 2 near Wairoa

The driver of a white ute slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a crash into an oncoming vehicle overtaking a truck. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement

NZ Herald Live: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement.

Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills

New Zealand|politics

Nicola Willis on Kiwis struggling to pay the bills

The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell

Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association

Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association

Dr Natalie Lloyd talks to Ryan Bridge about the NZ Veterinary Association joining calls for feral cats to be added to Predator 2025 list.

Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods

Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods

The British TV star is dealing with flood damage to his Ngātīmoti property.

Watch Live: Nicola Willis live on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings

New Zealand|politics

Watch Live: Nicola Willis live on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings

Host Nick Mills discusses supermarkets and the state of the economy with the Finance Minister

What you can do to reduce the impact of flood events

What you can do to reduce the impact of flood events

Gabriel Muller from Material Impact talks to Ryan Bridge about what communities can do to reduce the impact of flood events.

Paula Bennett and Dileepa Fonseka on Herald NOW's panel talk feral cats and business confidence

Paula Bennett and Dileepa Fonseka on Herald NOW's panel talk feral cats and business confidence

Ask Me Anything Podcast Host Paula Bennett and BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka talk to Ryan Bridge about culling feral cats and business confidence on the rise.

Tesla's new robotaxi service hits speedbumps on launch

Tesla's new robotaxi service hits speedbumps on launch

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain talks tech with Ryan Bridge thanks to Noel Leeming

Not just family violence: New report highlights NZ femicide crisis

Not just family violence: New report highlights NZ femicide crisis

A report reveals systemic, preventable violence against women and girls, urging recognition of femicide as a crisis

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