Finance Minister Bill English announced this afternoon the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into housing affordability.
NZ retail demand surges, hospital EDs divert patients with costly vouchers, UK halts Israel trade talks, Christchurch debates dumped trolleys.
Reporter Lachie is at Hokonui Pioneer Village where tamariki are stepping back in time to find out how schoolkids lived at the turn of the century.
Recorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.
StarJam's collapse in November 2024 affected over 60 young people in Hawke's Bay. HB Jammers was formed three months later to continue the music workshops.
Te Pati Māori MPs emerge from Parliament, following the adjourned debate on the suspension of three of them, to be greeted by their supporters. Video / Audrey Young
Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.
Parliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark Mitchell
Rail Minister Winston Peters was heckled at media standup.
Reporter Ray is in Wellington, where brilliant primary school kid Raymond is already blowing up the NCEAs, and even the American SATs!
Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says National isn't willing to make any concessions on the Privileges Committee recommendations.
Sentencing for arsonist Corena Flavell, who torched City Garden Lodge backpackers in Parnell. Video / Jason Dorday
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
A motorbike has collided with a car 600m from the Fanshaw St off-ramp. Video / Michael Morrah
Budget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
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Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs.
New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match.
A Māori nurse faces a backlash over a cultural facial tattoo. Video / Michael Craig
'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat
The electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / Supplied
Acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Preston and neighbours Ralph Highnam and Dave Woods share their objections to the plans. Video / Ethan Manera
Hamas and Israel in new round of negotiations as Israeli bombardments continue, and Andrew Little launches his Wellington mayoral campaign. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū.
A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright
10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald
The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell
Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.
NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.
Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald
Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka
America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright
Social Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ Herald
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