Plumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countryside

Svitolina's pro-Ukraine message after defeating Russian opponent at Australian Open, advancing to the quarter-final in straight sets.

Dashcam footage of a policeman pulling a U-turn in front of a truck on State Highway 1 near Tirau on Thursday. Video / Supplied

Join Vince as he tries to claw his way back into the cutthroat world of television while also learning to be a better person and father.

Metservice Severe Weather - January 20th

Auckland ferry motors through Sail GP practice, disputes passengers were put at risk. Video / SailGP

Ryan Bridge talks to MP Simeon Brown as he steps into his new role as Health Minister. Video / Newstalk ZB

MP Simeon Brown has gained the health portfolio from Dr Shane Reti, and Hamas has released its first three Israeli hostages as a ceasefire begins. Video / Mark Mitchell, AFP

Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / Hayden Woodward

Find out what the fans thought of the SailGP landing in Auckland over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Peter Burling reflects on SailGP Auckland leg. Video / NZ Herald

The owner of an Upper Hutt dairy was confronted by a man wielding a weapon this morning. Video / Supplied

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 17th-19th January. Video / MetService

A group of spectators on a make-shift BBQ table fitted with floats and an outboard motor at the SailGP event 19 January 2025 on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Video / Ally Ford

The 44-year-old teased a new romance in a trailer for the latest season of The Kardashians. Video / Hulu

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

A fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / Supplied

Sir Russell Coutts spoke to Newstalk ZB about the Auckland Sail GP and his future plans for the event. Video / NZ Herald

Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald

Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny speaks to the Herald about the influence of country music and his journey before opening for Luke Combs. Video / Alex Burton

Try this crispy tofu salad for an office lunch that definitely isn’t boring. Video / Fresh Media

Firefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish Hemi

Peter Burling talks about SailGP, boat speeds, and navigating a crowded course with 12 boats. Video / Dean Purcell

Firefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ Herald

How New Zealand Customs uses intelligence and technology to battle rising drug smuggling at the Port of Tauranga. Video / Mike Scott

Turn a traditional Waldorf salad into a more substantial dish with this twist on the classic. Video / Fresh Media

Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied

More than a year after a painful election night defeat, ex-Government MP Anna Lorck is entering the mind and body wellness industry.

Donald Trump is set to move back into the White House as he prepares to officially take over as the 47th President of the United States. Video NZ Herald / AFP

A group of bronze whaler sharks made the rock pools in the Te Kōhanga / Tauroa area their temporary home. Video / Lisa McNab

Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry

Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube

A 34-year-old woman is now facing charges. Video / Australian Federal Police. Video / Australian Federal Police

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

Armed police respond to firearms incident at Applejack's Bar & Eatery in Pakuranga Heights. Video / Hayden Woodward

Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / Hayden Woodward

After losing her home twice, Mavis finds joy in her new life.

The funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming