At its peak in the 80s, it employed around 1700 people – when it was closed in 2022, nearly 240 lost their jobs.
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Marsden Point's potential to be 'world-leading' in sustainable aviation fuels
At its peak in the 80s, it employed around 1700 people – when it was closed in 2022, nearly 240 lost their jobs.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Day 4 Tekapo to Christchurch
Day 4 of the The Great NZ Road Trip and NZ Herald's editor at large Shayne Currie is making his way from Tekapo to Christchurch after a night in Aoraki-Mackenzie dark sky reserve.
Carter Holt Harvey plans to close South Island's largest sawmill
Tasman Mayor Tim King says the potential closure of the Eves Valley Sawmill threatens the Nelson-Tasman economy. Video / Tim Cuff
Frank: Stories from the South, ep. 13 – Remembering Moa
The wingless bird that ruled the roost. Video / Frank Film
Serial political heckler disrupts Tāmaki Makarau by-election debate
Former Vision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka had to be manhandled out of debate between Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara. Video / Waatea News
Christian Hawkesby undergoes public job interview in a bid to be Reserve Bank Governor
Reserve Bank Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby discusses the bank's August rate decision with NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny. Video / Marty Melville
Massive USAF aircraft delivers C-130J simulator components to Auckland
A USAF C-5M Super Galaxy delivered components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator. The aircraft landed at RNZAF Base Auckland last night. Video / Dean Purcell.
Women's Rugby World Cup poised to shatter records, is Chris Wood NZ's best footballer?
Sports Panel: NZ Herald sports reporters Ben Plummer and Alex Powell preview the weekend to come.
Fireball streaks across western Japan, lighting up night sky
The fireball was captured on surveillance cameras and car dash cams throughout western Japan overnight. Video / AFP
Which building companies offer the least risk?
Grant Porteous Managing Director at G.J. Gardner speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
RBNZ projects OCR drop to 2.5% this year & could Dubai help fund Scott Base rebuild?
Business with 2degrees - BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on RBNZ projects OCR drop to 2.5% this year & could Dubai help fund Scott Base rebuild?
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor set to join centurion club
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor reflects on his career ahead of his 100th test in Argentina this weekend. Video \ Liam Napier
Corrections working to get prisoner off roof of Otago prison
Corrections Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
NZSIS: Kiwis should remain vigilant to potential terror attacks
Director, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, University of Auckland, Dr Chris Wilson on the new NZSIS report calling for Kiwis to help to help spot bad actors.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Interest rate cuts not enough to kickstart economy
Interest rate cuts not enough to kickstart economy & challenging national security environments.
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor set to join centurion club
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor reflects on his career ahead of his 100th test in Argentina this weekend.
Giant Super Galaxy US Air Force plane lands at Auckland’s Whenuapai air base
The biggest aircraft in the US Air Force landed in Auckland to deliver components for the new C-130J Hercules simulator. Video / Sylvie Whinray / Corey Fleming
Bree Tomasel on how a rural childhood shaped her financial outlook
The ZM Presenter sits down with Liam Dann to discuss how her financial goals have stayed grounded.
Kea Kids News: The Wiggles and Boogie Clan get down for Indian independence
Reporter Miley is with the tamariki of the Sanskriti School of Passion as they celebrate Indian Independence Day by putting on a spectacular dance show for Prime Minister Luxon.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Day 3 Shayne meets the two ‘unofficial mayors of Arrowtown’
Shayne Currie meets two ‘unofficial mayors of Arrowtown’ – one a member of one of our most iconic bands, The Exponents, the other a former news photographer.
Jolie Hodson on Spark's annual performance and future plans
Spark CEO Jolie Hodson discussed the company's full-year results. Video / Dean Purcell
Kiwi singer Cassie Henderson and her parents watch her The Voice audition
The pop artist, sat in the middle of her mum and dad, could barely watch parts of her audition.
Teachers strike in Hawke's Bay for better pay
Judy Waapu, branch chair at Flaxmere College, speaks from the picket line in Hastings, where teachers took strike action over the Government’s 1% pay increase offer.
Trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
The miniseries tells the story of the American exchange student imprisoned for the murder of her roommate.
Prime Minister, Finance Minister respond after latest OCR cut
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis welcomed the decision to drop the rate. Video / Mark Mitchell
Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3%
Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explains what to expect as the Reserve Bank cuts the Official Cash Rate to 3%. Video / Cameron Pitney
NZ Herald Live: Acting Reserve Bank Governor speaks to media
Acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to media following OCR press conference
NZ's best toastie
Toast on the Green in Newmarket has been voted for NZ's best toastie award. Video \ Jason Dorday
Rotorua police respond to Trigg Ave
One person has died after an incident on Trigg Ave in Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
Secondary teachers strike across Auckland
Auckland secondary school teachers are on strike over the Government's pay offer and work conditions. Video / Alyse Wright
Kitchen Things tipped into receivership, and nearly 20,000 teachers strike | NZ Herald News Update
Kitchen Things tipped into receivership, Teachers’ strike: Nearly 20,000 & TAB will pay for re-homing 15000 racing greyhounds.
T K-Pop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift's new album and Ozzy Osbourne doco pulled
Chief Lifestyle and Entertainment reporter gives an update on K-Pop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift's new album and the Ozzy Osbourne documentary BBC pulled just before he died.
Herald NOW: Pharmac Minister David Seymour speaks on Trikafta funding for cystic fibrosis
David Seymour says Pharmac will have a meeting next month to discuss funding choices. Video / Herald NOW
Secondary teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer
Striking teachers called the Government's 1% pay rise 'in real terms a pay cut' and said conditions they asked for in negotiations had been 'completely ignored'.
Stockton coal bucket protesters, Secondary School teacher strike and sperm count
Tyler Adams and Trish Sherson on the Herald NOW panel talking protesters, Secondary School teachers' strike and sperm count decline.
Dan Carter on UNICEF's 'life-changing' work in Kiribati
Former All Black Dan Carter on UNICEF's work to get clean water into developing countries.
20,000 Secondary School teachers striking over latest pay offer
NZ Herald Reporter Rachel Maher on the picket line with striking Secondary School teachers.