John Key says new claims around intelligence collection are wrong - but he won't say why. He also says the GCSB is acting legally - but won't say how. And he says we are spying - but won't say on who. The Prime Minister has fronted media after a day of controversy caused by the publication of documents taken by whistleblower Edward Snowden while a contractor for the United States' National Security Agency.
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Markets with Madison: Wise v Banks
Its motto is ‘money without borders’, but the GBP$8.26 billion ($16.88 billion) payments technology company Wise only transacts an estimated 5 per cent of all money moved globally. Its co-founder and CEO explains how he plans to capture the rest. Video / NZ Herald
Vape ban, fair pay and ceasefire efforts | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 11
Why vape users are being told to stock up, the big job on the Government’s list this week and Qatar not giving up efforts on peace between Israel and Gaza in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / Face Nation / NZHerald
Watch: Hundreds gather in Aotea Square to protest Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of people have once again gathered in Auckland's Aotea Square to protest a ceasefire in Gaza.
NGHS leavers celebrate end of school
Napier Girls' High School leavers celebrated the end of their school experience by cooling off in the sea. Video / Warren Buckland
United Airlines plane touches down in Christchurch
United Airlines plane touches down in Christchurch. Video / George Heard
Passenger bus plummets down ravine in the Phillipines
A passenger bus lost control, travelling down a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in the Phillipines. Video / AP
Woman fatally struck by bus in Albany
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MetService Severe Weather: December 9th
MetService Severe Weather: December 9th Video / MetService
Focus: Aria Bradley has suffered with little help
Pauline Bradley talks about lack of support for her injured daughter, Aria Bradley, 10 , following car accident. Video / Michael Craig
History of chair design on show
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What are the best beaches in Northland?
Locals say why they think Ruakākā Beach is one of the best beaches in Northland. Video / Northern Advocate
Focus: 10 families left homeless after fire
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins on his new start
Chris Hipkins talks about the transition from Prime Minister to Leader of the Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Car yard vandalised by apartment tenants
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Restore Passenger Rail protest
Restore Passenger Rail protest, Great South Road , Epsom. Video / Michael Craig
Prime Minister Luxon visits Hawke's Bay
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he is going to make sure he is working with the Hawke's Bay community to assess its needs after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Herald
Restore Passenger Rail demonstrate in Remuera
Restore Passenger Rail activists marched in protest of the new government's policies. Video / Michael Craig
Focus: Guilty verdicts in 1995 cold case killing
Angela Blackmoore was murdered in her Christchurch home in 1995. Video / George Heard
Meditation for releasing upper body tension with Niamh
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Our Heroes 2023
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Tree harvester watches out for Kiwi
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Markets with Madison: Best of business
You didn’t think I’d attend the best event in business and not bring you along with me, did you? Join me at the Deloitte Top 200 Business awards to find out what’s on executive’s minds and how they’re positioning for 2024. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Unexplained death in Albany
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Rotary funds new radios for HB surf life saving
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Question time, Cook Strait blowout and Auckland crime | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 8
Fiery day in the House as Parliament gets back to business, Cook Strait cost blowout lands with the Finance Minister and how Auckland Council is addressing crime in the city in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Interislander / AP / Parliament TV / NZHerald
Inside Rosewood Cape Kidnappers: Touring the lodge
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Inside Rosewood Cape Kidnappers: Hoss Vetry
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Inside Rosewood Cape Kidnappers: Jay Robertson
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Focus: Luxon asked why the Government is not calling for an immediate ceasefire
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was asked why the Government is not calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Video / Mark Mitchell
Grand Theft Auto blows up the internet
With the release of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, NZ Herald visual journalist Ben Dickens breaks down the legacy the franchise has already made and what is to come. Video / Ben Dickens
Restore Passenger Rail disrupts council meeting calling for climate action
Jonty Coulson from Restore Passenger Rail spoke to Auckland Council calling for climate action. Auckland councillor Chris Darby spoke in support of the protest. Video / Restore Passenger Rail / Auckland Council
Deloitte Top 200 Company of the Year
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Deloitte Top 200 Chairperson of the Year
Rob Hewett speaks about winning the Chairperson of the Year award at the Deloitte Top 200 awards. Video / Alyse Wright
Deloitte top 200 Visionary Leader winner
Sir Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger speak about winning the Visionary Leader award at the Deloitte top 200 awards. Video / Alyse Wright
Scattered glass, police pay and pre-loved Christmas | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 7
School athletics organisers find broken glass scattered on field, police pay issues rise amid the new minister’s expectations and why more Kiwis are buying second-hand this Christmas in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / ABC Australia
Deloitte Top 200 winners
The NZ Herald interview some of the winners from the Deloitte Top 200 awards night. Video / NZ Herald
ANZ Treasurer Penny Dell named Young Executive of the Year
ANZ Treasurer Penny Dell named Young Executive of the Year. Video / Carson Bluck
Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster named CEO of the Year
Tourism Holdings’ Grant Webster named CEO of the Year. Video / Carson Bluck