Raw: Cameron loses Syria war vote

29 Aug, 2013 11:58 PM

British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes Thursday, a stunning defeat that will almost guarantee that Britain plays no direct role in any U.S. attack on Bashar Assad's government.

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

New Zealander of the Year Lance O'Sullivan pops question at Warriors game

New Zealander of the Year Lance O'Sullivan pops question at Warriors game

The once in a lifetime trip was made all the more special for the couple. Video / Sky Sport

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

Millwall keeper red-carded after dangerous save

Millwall keeper red-carded after dangerous save

Millwall keeper red-carded after dangerous save in game against Crystal Palace. Video / The Emirates FA Cup via Youtube

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.

Te Matatini 2025: Day four

Te Matatini 2025: Day four

All the highlights from day four of the world's biggest kapa haka festival.

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie

The latest trailer for A Minecraft Movie, a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic history with Buffy The Vampire Slayer

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On February 26, the tragic news broke that actress Michelle Trachtenberg had passed away.

Donald Trump accepts invitation from King for 'unprecedented' second state visit to UK

Donald Trump accepts invitation from King for 'unprecedented' second state visit to UK

Donald Trump will become the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits.

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

New Zealand|education

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

Warriors visit to Grand Canyon

Warriors visit to Grand Canyon

This was surely the most unexpected location for a Warriors pre-match interview in the club's history, as prop Jackson Ford visited the Grand Canyon. Video / Michael Burgess

TVNZ returns to profit

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TVNZ returns to profit

Chief executive Jodi O'Donnell outlines operational turnaround and what lies ahead. Video / Michael Craig

Inside Warriors massive hotel complex in Las Vegas

Inside Warriors massive hotel complex in Las Vegas

The Warriors are staying at the largest hotel complex in Las Vegas, Resorts World, which includes a 10,000 square metre casino area. Video / Michael Burgess

Aged Care CPR Debate, St James Restoration and Gene Hackman Passes Away | NZ Herald News Update

Aged Care CPR Debate, St James Restoration and Gene Hackman Passes Away | NZ Herald News Update

Aged care CPR debate, Auckland's St James Theatre gets funding, Andrew Tate leaves Romania, and Gene Hackman passes away. Stay updated with the latest news.

Markets with Madison: Downturn damage

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Downturn damage

Some of our largest companies are cutting costs to survive as investors shatter their stock. Equities analyst Aaron Ibbotson assesses the earnings season damage.

Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa & Dog Found Dead At New Mexico Home

Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa & Dog Found Dead At New Mexico Home

Legendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead with their dog at New Mexico home. Video / Video elephant

Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

First on the block and she brought the party!

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First on the block and she brought the party!

A warm village welcome that inspired Margaret to start a club.

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

A Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of Conservation

Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets

Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets

A police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise Piper

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

New Zealand|politics

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean Purcell

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