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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day two action
Lewis Clareburt misses out on a medal, Luuka Jones finishes eighth and men’s 49er duo leads. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Christopher Luxon highly critical of Heath NZ's management
The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis addressed the media at the weekly post-Cabinet press conference ahead of the delivery of the Government’s tax cut
WATCH: Crown alleges murder-accused Philip Polkinghorne was leading a "double life"
A summary of day one of the Philip Polkinghorne trial. Video / NZ Herald
'She's dead': Philip Polkinghorne's 111 call after wife's death
The eye surgeon is heard speaking to St John ambulance call taker.
Brawl erupts in Wairoa Sports Club
A fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / Supplied
NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies age 72
Australian actress Janet Andrewartha, most well-known for her role as Lyn Scully on Neighbours, died at 72. Video / Getty / Network10
Boot camps launch and eye surgeon on trial | Morning Bulletin 29 July, 2024
In today's headlines, Government boot camps underway, Philip Polkinghorne’s murder trial, and Clareburt misses the cut. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NIWA
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / Hayden Woodward
Meet Goldie: The NZ Olympic team's fan-turn-mascot
Kāpiti College PE teacher Kate Thompson was lucky enough to be selected as the team's mascot at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Surfing: Vette heads to the elimination round
A decent showing from the Kiwi as she places second in her heat with a two-way total of 7.50, but it's not enough to get her straight into round three. Video / Sky Sport
Darleen Tana’s future addressed
The Green Party will decide whether to eject former Green, now independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on September 1. Video / NZ Herald
Dupont inspires special French Sevens triumph
Antoine Dupont inspires French sevens triumph in raucous scenes in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Hayden Wilde on preparing for the Paris Games
Triathlete Hayden Wilde talks about the NZ team culture and preparing for the Paris Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Greens debate Tana issue, France transport delays | Morning Bulletin 28 July, 2024
In today's headlines, Government boot camps underway, Philip Polkinghorne’s murder trial, and Clareburt misses the cut. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NIWA Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Chloe Swarbrick makes statement on Darleen Tana situation
Focus Live: Chloe Swarbrick comments on Darleen Tana issue. Video / NZ Herald
Erica Fairweather pipped for Bronze Medal in 400m Swimming final
Erica Fairweather pipped for Bronze Medal in 400m Swimming final. Source / Sky Sport
New Zealand Women's Doubles Rowing team first in heat
New Zealand Women's Doubles Rowing team first in heat. Source / Sky Sport
New Zealand Men's Doubles Rowing team Manson and Parry second in heat
New Zealand Men's Doubles Rowing team Manson and Parry second in heat. Source / Sky Sport
New Zealand Men's Sevens defeat Ireland 17-7
New Zealand has beaten Ireland in Men's Rugby Sevens, 17-7. Source / Sky Sport
How Share Satisfaction became a leading brand in sexual wellness
Discover how Share Satisfaction found its niche, launched during Covid-19, and transformed sexual wellness with non-gendered, beautiful products. Video / Mark Mitchell
The sex toy phenomenon
Business is booming for Adult Toy Megastore owner Nicola Relph. Video / Mark Mitchell
Fans shocked by Canadian football team's actions
Canadian fans at the Paris Olympics are shocked their team would spy on New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
Kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun on her Olympic hopes, that Wimbledon run and avoiding food nightmare in the Olympic Village.
Every cat has its day: Saving the Sumatran tiger
Auckland Zoo is at the centre of conservation efforts for the critically endangered animals. Video / Jason Oxenham
The Opening Ceremony from NZ-themed bar in Paris
NZ Herald takes you along to experience the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 from a Kiwi-themed bar in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments where a firearm was discharged Video / Hayden Woodward / NZME
Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
Director of hotel operations at Sky City Hotels group Michael Anderson shows off the new Horizon Hotel. Video / Michael Craig
NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
Nienke Middleton will be waking up early to watch the Paris Olympics despite the painful reminder it brings of her daughter’s absence. Video / Joe Allison
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
Viral durian hot pot dish hits Auckland
NZME lifestyle deputy editor Emma Gleason and senior reporter Lincoln Tan try the Durian hot pot at Sum Made Restaurant in Albany. Video / Jason Oxenham
Casino-Rockk with her Ataria whānau two days before uplift
Trish Puna filmed Casino-Rockk Ataria-Wharehinga in Clive Square, Napier, two days before she was uplifted to whānau in Gisborne. It was the last time she saw her. Video / Trish Pu
Port Waikato residents losing their homes to the sea
Excessive tides and swells are rapidly eroding sandbanks on Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach, destroying the carpark and threatening homes. Video / Mike Scott
Ivan Pivac on why being blind is an advantage in acupuncture
Ivan Pivac lost his sight after an accident when he was 12, and went on to train in acupuncture in Hong Kong. He has worked from his practice below his Auckland home for 50 years.
Official Trailer | Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up | Lifetime
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned in 2016 for conspiring to kill her abusive mother DeeDee Blanchard. In December 2023, she was released on parole. Video / Lifetime
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService