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Prime Minister Luxon makes infrastructure announcement

Hospital and roading upgrades form the bulk of infrastructure projects the Government intends to start before Christmas. Video / TVNZ

Vietnam boat accident, car plows into LA nightclub crowd | NZ Herald News Update, 20 July 2025

Boat capsizes in Vietnam, dozens dead. Car plows into bystanders at LA nightclub. NCEA changes in spotlight. Video | NZ Herald

Maama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicide

After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney

Flames shoot into the air in Blockhouse Bay

Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied

Whakarewarewa win the Baywide Men's Premier final

In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.

Funeral director discusses rising costs

Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says giving Labour credit for lower ram-raids would be like praising an arsonist for putting out the fire. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘What downturn?’ The construction firm bucking the house-building slump

'We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.'

'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming community

Ice swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.

Top of the crops: 1930s farming competitions

"All that was needed was a co-operative spirit amongst farmers."

Heather du Plessis-Allan: When parents avoid something in a school, you know it's a bad idea

OPINION: Schools spent millions reverting open-plan classrooms to single-cell.

Kiwi Olivia McTaggart triumphs in London with 4.73m clearance

The 4.73m height meets the pole vault entry mark for the World Athletics Championships.

Explore Central Otago's latest attractions: Wine, adventure and more

A winery stay, creative kai in a casual setting and mini-golf are among the new options.

‘What downturn?’ The construction firm bucking the house-building slump

'We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.'

Cops want to identify 61 women after Auckland man admits making secret intimate recordings

Some of the victims were filmed in a Newmarket clothing store changing room.

Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?

Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno

Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply

Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.