Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that the minimum wage will increase to $20 an hour on April 1. She said 175,000 New Zealanders will receive the increase.
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A 24-hour indoor golf fundraiser on May 23 will help raise funds and awareness for Remi Henderson who suffers from Rhett Syndrome.
Hamilton schools, road locked down after gas leak
A section of Hamilton’s Clyde St has been closed due to a gas leak.
Bus smashes into tree in South Auckland, passengers treated at the scene
A bus has smashed into a tree in South Auckland with ambulance officers treating passengers at the scene.
Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
A Tauranga woman who made a late-night run to Maccas was told by a worker to cut her order in half and 'ration it'. Video / Reremai Cameron
Unemployment to hit decade high and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’ | NZ Herald News Update
Unemployment to hit decade high, vape stores within walking distance of most schools and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’.
Northland dairy goat farmers’ ‘beautiful dream’ sours in battle with Bank of New Zealand
Milking goats has been Barry and Judy Foote's life. Now, they could be left with nothing. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
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Audrey Young speaks to Defence Minister Judith Collins
Senior Political Correspondent Audrey Young speaks to Minister of Defence Judith Collins. Video / Marty Melville
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft game
Reporter Kaleo and his crack Minecraft team are testing out Aotearoa Minecraft, a free game that features some of the most well-known locations from our own backyard!
NZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
Brooke Van Veldon makes major Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze
Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze 10 patients were assessed and treated by our crews in total. Video | George Heard
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes. Video \ NZME
NZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News Update
NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.
Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered
The moa might be extinct, but they’ve left an imprint! Reporter Sierra is at Magnificent Moa Day where experts are revealing their incredible 3.6 million year-old find.
Fire at McDonald's Pakuranga
Emergency services are attending the fire at a McDonald's on Pakuranga Rd. Video / Supplied, Te Rina Triponel
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul
Air New Zealand's chief executive talks about the $490m Dreamliner retrofit and his job. Video / Michael Craig
Dog abuse incident in Weymouth
A video of a dog abuse incident is circulating on social media, showing a dog swinging in the air and slamming into the ground on a walk in Manurewa. Video / Supplied
A memorial tree has been planted for slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall.
A memorial tree has been planted at the entrance of St John’s bush in honour of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. Video \ Jason Dorday
NZ Herald Live: Victim of abuse wants a judicial review
Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review
Highbrook Crossing: New hub for Auckland's Biggest Business Park
Goodman Group is upgrading Highbrook Crossing to add retail, dining and public space to New Zealand’s largest business park in East Tāmaki. Video \ Jason Dorday
Kea Kids News: En-Locked unlocks stardom at the World Dance Crew Champs
Reporter Angelina is in Auckland, where hip hop crews from all over the world are battling to see who’s the best. Aotearoa group En-Locked is in the house, let’s see how they do!
NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update
$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
Markets with Madison: Meet a gold merchant
The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years. This is the first time they've shared inside their multi-million dollar gold and silver operation.
Watch Live : Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big politicial issues.
Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton
Albanese's Aussie Win, NZ Storm Anxiety & Gaza Aid | NZ Herald News Update
Albanese wins Australian election, Kiwis worry about wild weather, and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza.
NZ Herald Live: pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement.
Watch: Fire rips through Mt Roskill house
Neighbours heard explosions as a fire ripped through a Mt Roskill house. Video / supplied
Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early | NZ Herald News Update
Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims.
On The Up: Roots growing deeper for tree planting pair and their business KiwiCan
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022. Video / Brodie Stone
Auckland man gets full refund after $158k transfer error.
Andrew Che lost his life savings after sending it to the wrong account. Barclays Bank has refunded his money after a prolonged battle for compensation. Video \ Jason Dorday
Aerial view: Canterbury flooding isolates communities
Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency.
Sir Bob Jones remembered | Barry Soper tells stories about his life and career
Sir Bob Jones, a prominent business figure, has died at his Wellington home aged 85.
Martin Cooper of Harcourts Cooper & Co on tribunal decision
North Shore real estate agency chief responds to a Real Estate Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Video \ Supplied
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell provides update on state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn
Mark Mitchell provides an update on the state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn
Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?
A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.