National Leader Simon Bridges announces that National MP Jami-Lee Ross has taken a break from Parliament for 'personal health issues'.
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Allevia's $190m Epsom hospital upgrade boosts operating theatres
Dr Ian England of Allevia Hospitals tells of the massive upgrade at Epsom (previously Mercy Hospital) Video / Dean Purcell
Nicola Willis addresses KiwiSaver changes
Nicola Willis speaks to Ryan Bridge about changes to KiwiSaver. Video / Herald Now
Auckland FC's coach and CEO reflect on the end of their season
Auckland FC's coach Steve Corica and CEO Nick Becker reflect on the end of their season with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald Now
Dr Bonnie Robinson talks about benefit sanctions
Dr Bonnie Robinson talks with Ryan Bridge about benefit sanctions. Video / Herald Now
Act leader David Seymour invited to Oxford Union debate
Act leader David Seymour spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about taking part in the renowned Oxford Union debate. Video / Herald Now
St John vehicle collides with traffic light in Manukau
Police and St John responded to a crash at the intersection of Manukau Station Road and Wiri Station Road overnight involving a St John Operations Manager's vehicle.
'Ship is sinking': Over 1500 treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s ED in a month
The Herald has exclusively obtained a report written by clinicians that highlights serious patient safety concerns.
On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home
Romance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie Stone
The Mainland deal
It’s the biggest deal of the year - selling off Anchor, Mainland and other household names. Not easy, but the prize could be a huge payday for farmers and the regions.
AT Bus on fire in Epsom, Auckland
An AT bus was seen caught in a blaze in Epsom, Auckland. Video / Jamie Cearns
Nine of Gazan doctors' ten children killed in Israel airstrike
Doctors in Gaza have lost nine of their ten children to an airstrike by Israel. Video / AFP
Gazan doctors' 9 children killed in Israel airstrike, 13 dead in Kyiv | NZ Herald News Update
9 out of Gazan doctor's 10 children killed in Israel airstrike. 13 dead in strikes on Kyiv. Call for radical change in aged care sector. Video / NZ Herald
Homeowners express concerns over low offers and potential displacement
Former Kāinga Ora boss Andrew McKenzie behind Parnell redevelopment for affordable housing. Video / Finn Little
Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory result: Black Knights’ dream over
Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory result: Black Knights’ dream over with shock semifinal exit. Video / Carson Bluck
Watch: Police make arrest after alleged robbery at Northcote shops
A man is in custody after police rushed to a shopping centre on Auckland’s North Shore following reports of a robbery. Video / NZ Herald
A Karaka homeowner says cladding on his new $1.27 million home makes “shotgun” sounds,
Karam Pack and wife Liquan Wang bought the house in 2023 but since then, they have been complaining about the noise. Video \ Jason Dorday
Kiwi producer Joel Little on life, Lorde, and his legacy
Kiwi songwriter and producer Joel Little talks to Mitchell Hageman about his current projects and how he’s giving back to the Kiwi music scene. Video / Alyse Wright
Hamburg knife attack: Woman arrested after 17 injured at train station
A woman has been arrested after 17 people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg on Friday. Video / AFP
Eight cats killed on East Auckland street
Security camera footage captured in 2023 and 2025 shows two dogs roaming loose on an East Auckland property. Video / Supplied
Trump making waves and Dengue fever outbreak hits Cook Islands | NZ Herald News Update
President Donald Trump is back in the headlines after being sued by Harvard University. / A dengue fever outbreak has hit the Cook Islands as NZ reacts to the Government's budget.
One family’s epic 218-day walk through New Zealand
The Williams family of six walked the length of the country braving storms, mud, and even a police case of mistaken identity. Video / Mike Scott
Herald NOW: A new way to watch news
The new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube.
What is the future of the Takapuna Golf Course?
A wetland has been planned for half of Takapuna Golf Course, doubling as a recreation space and a flood reservoir.
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media
Chris Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham
The Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZB
Erica Stanford teacher workforce announcement
Erica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse Wright
2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News Update
Nicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ Herald
Markets with Madison: Tourism Holdings doing it tough
Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it’s warning of major US tourism setbacks.
NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget event
Nicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.
Angela Beer from Pets and Pats sentenced
Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied
Ilona Maher has a huge social media following with a focus on growing the game
World's most famous rugby player, Ilona Maher, touches down in Tāmaki Makaurau to play the Black Ferns. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Infinz Awards: Debt Deal of the Year
Debt Deal of the Year was one of 15 awards presented at the annual finance industry awards held in Auckland on May 13.
Frank Film: Jacob Bryant: A Polite Menace
“He was always very polite,” says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. “Which, I guess, is what saved his life.”
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Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now
Kiwis react to Budget: Kiwisaver, Best Start, student loan changes to bite
Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday
Labour, National quizzed on savings from pay equity changes
Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure.
Baby from viral 'Charlie Bit My Finger' video catches up with ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley
Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19 years old and studies law at university. Video / ZM
Budget 2025: A balancing act for growth
KiwiSaver cut, Best Start means-tested, $6.6b for business. Nicola Willis’ Budget aims for growth but she warns of slow wages and high unemployment. Video / Mark Mitchell