The gunman who opened fire inside a crowded nightclub here early Sunday morning, launching a rampage that killed 50 people and injured 53 others in the deadliest shooting spree in the country's history, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack, according to US law enforcement officials.
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'The sort of thing dreams are made of' Rowing NZ Olympic success
A tribute to the success the rowing team from New Zealand experienced during their time at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following speech
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following speech. Video / RNZ
Focus Live: PM Christopher Luxon delivers National Party conference keynote
PM Christopher Luxon delivers National Party conference keynote. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon keynote, boat capsizes in Riverton | Morning Bulletin August 4, 2024
Luxon to deliver keynote at National conference this morning. Boat capsizes in Riverton, killing three. Investigation into death of Dargaville woman continues. Video / NZ Herald
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins Olympic Women's 100m Final
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins Olympic Women's 100m Final. Video / Sky Sport
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
Watch: NZ Olympic results on Day 8
Emma Twigg’s silver and athletics action including Zoe Hobbs, Jacko Gill and Tom Walsh. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
Haupai Puha: Darts is hard work
Haupai Puha trains for dart two hours every day. Video / Supplied
NZ Mint's new Agoro series
Precious metals have met pop culture, professional sport and superhero movies in a New Zealand Mint collection devised locally and catching attention overseas.
Watch: Recap of week one of Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: a summary of the crown and defence cases and the evidence presented in week one. Video / NZ Herald
Wellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet
19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark Mitchell
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day seven action
Our men's 49er crew have added a silver to New Zealand's medal haul. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
‘No serious guys until you’re 30’
US President Joe Biden tells daughter of hostage freed in prisoner swap not to have “serious guys until you’re 30”. Video / The Telegraph
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / Metservice
Man assaulted and forced to eat pet food
A video shows a man being assaulted and made to eat pet food in Christchurch. Video / Supplied
Polkinghorne jury shown video of Pauline Hanna using orange rope
She was seen on CCTV a day before her death visiting an Onehunga rubbish tip.
Du Val Group in interim receivership
The High Court has put Auckland apartment developer Du Val Capital Partners and other Du Val Group companies into interim receivership. Video / Alex Burton
Kea Kids: Kiwi talent behind the music for The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Gather ‘round y’all, for an exclusive interview by reporter Sam, whose mum Tami Neilson created brand new music for SpongeBob’s best squirrel friend in Saving Bikini Bottom!
Rowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Photosport
Markets with Madison: Takeover talks
Private equity firms have launched takeover offers for The Warehouse Group and retirement village company Arvida. Will the stock exchange fight back? Video | Corey Fleming
Paris Olympics: Rowing medalists celebrate magical day with friends and family
New Zealand's medal-winning rowers reflect while celebrating with supporters. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day four action
The Black Ferns Sevens have claimed New Zealand's first medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Australian Professor Hugh White on his concerns about Aukus and NZ
Emeritus Professor Hugh White of Australia National University talks to Audrey Young about why he thinks Australia’s Aukus deal will fail. Video / NZ Herald
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day six action
It's been a magical day for our New Zealand team with a triple medal haul at the rowing. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
Auckland 6yo Caiden MacGibbon gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022, 6yo Caiden fell in love with the cartoon Bluey’s World while in Starship gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World. Video | Carson Bluck
Rotorua Mayor and councillor clash
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has been criticised for her handling of a discussion with Councillor Trevor Maxwell during a meeting. Video / Rotorua Lakes Council
Two workers on collapsed pylon had ‘no formal training’
Transpower has accepted the recommendations and findings of an independent investigation into the catastrophic pylon collapse. Video / NZHerald
'Flooding the internet': Latest Microsoft outage explained
Paul Spain speaks to Michael Morrah about the latest Microsoft outage. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright
Watch: Moment man pushes passenger onto Tube tracks
A homeless man has been convicted of attempted murder for pushing a postman onto live Tube tracks at Oxford Circus in London. Video / British Transport Police
Black Ferns Sevens celebrate at NZ House
The Black Ferns Sevens celebrate their win with friends and family at NZ House. Video / Cheree Kinnear
Hamas assassination and nursing jobs retracted | Morning Bulletin 1 August, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Hamas says its top political leader has been killed in an Israeli airstrike and nursing graduates were sent job offers in error.
Inside the Rovers: A Heartbreaker
Napier City Rovers’ Chatham Cup run came to a painful end on Sunday afternoon. Video / Neil Reid
Prowler caught on camera sentenced
A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.
"I don’t think society is prepared": Gangs, drugs, corruption threats revealed
Customs intelligence report, obtained exclusively by the Herald, reveals ‘insider threats’ grow as organised crime gangs expand in New Zealand. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day three action
The wait continues for NZ's first Olympic medal after Sam Gaze finished 6th and another medal-less campaign for the eventing team. Video / Chereè Kinnear
What will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
Workers will get their first tax cuts in 14 years after the Government changes the thresholds for income tax today. Video / NZ Herald
Paris Olympics: Silver-medalist Hayden Wilde celebrates with family
It was an emotional celebration for Hayden Wilde at NZ House after winning silver in the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Cheree Kinnear
Watch: Rope the focus in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial on day three
Police give evidence in Philip Polkinghorne on day three of murder trial. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: 3D computer-generated walkthrough of Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna's home
The Crown's 3D computer-generated walkthrough of Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna's home. Video / supplied