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Malachi Subecz murder; energy sector plans | NZ Herald Afternoon Update: July 7, 2025
Lead investigator on the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz and Government hints at energy sector announcement. Video / NZ Herald
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Thick fog blankets Auckland on Monday morning
Four flights were cancelled as thick fog coated Auckland on Monday morning. Video / Michael Craig
Locals fed up with 'plague of hoons' in Tauranga and Rotorua
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Former All Black Ian Jones weighs in on the weekend's win
Former All Black Ian Jones talks to Ryan Bridge about the All Blacks victory against the French on Saturday. Video / NZHerald
Government announces new 'go for growth' plan
The Government is releasing its plan to double the overseas student sector's economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. Video / Herald NOW
How widespread is the damage after Nelson Tasman floods?
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Duty Controller James Thompson speaks to Ryan Bridge about the immediate recovery in the region and what lies ahead this week.
Warriors beat Tigers and India ahead at Lord's | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 14, 2025
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says several players had season-best performances, and India are ahead at Lord's. Video / NZ Herald
PM live with Heather on the Mike Hosking Breakfast show
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Firefighters contain blaze at St Mary’s Catholic Church
Firefighters have contained a blaze at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Great North Road in Avondale. Video / NZ Herald
International student plan and inquest into child's death | NZ Herald News Update: July 14, 2025
A new initiative plans to increase the international student sector and coroner to hear from the family of Malachi Subecz. Video / NZ Herald
The Front Page: Chlöe Swarbrick on taxing the ultra-rich and what's next for the Greens
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The Warriors show out at home against the Tigers
The Warriors take on the Tigers in a home double header at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Video / Sky Sport
Sam Ruthe breaks NZ records in LA
The 16-year-old Tauranga runner lowered his own national U17 and U18 1500m records at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles. Video / Athletics NZ
The Warriors Women secure first home win against Parramatta
Warriors women take on the Parramatta Eels in New Zealand. Video / Sky Sports
David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally
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NZ Youth Choir wins 'Choir of the World' at international festival
It marks the choir's second international win in two weeks. Video / NZ Youth Choir via Facebook
Nelson-Tasman state of emergency, HIV diagnoses in babies | NZ Herald News Update, Sunday 13 July
Nelson-Tasman state of emergency continues after extreme weather. HIV diagnosed in two babies in NZ. Questions over Air India crash report. Video / NZ Herald
Drone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South Island
Floods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim Cuff
Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai
Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.
Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley
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Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson
A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell
Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.
Auckland steam ferry needs $5m to get afloat
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Watch: Shore homeowner fears raging backyard river, council says it can’t pipe stormwater
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Flood fears for Auckland
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Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal
Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.
Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana
A 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben Tomsett
Murder trial video shows chaotic final minutes of man's life
Jurors saw video of Joeli "Skunks" Rankin’s final moments as he approached a Mt Albert home with a machete. Chrishan Raju admits stabbing him but claims self-defence.
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Teenage street skater Jessica Ready placed third at the X Games in Utah. Ready has returned home after her successful performance. Video / Dean Purcell