MetService Weather Wellington: August 30th
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.
Emergency services are attending the fire at a McDonald's on Pakuranga Rd. Video / Supplied, Te Rina Triponel
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Air New Zealand's chief executive talks about the $490m Dreamliner retrofit and his job. Video / Michael Craig
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
Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review
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
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!
$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
Moana Pasifika beat the Highlanders 34-29 in Dunedin. Video / Sky Sport
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
The NBA star's split-second jab at an Australian reporter’s accent was picked up by microphones. Video / @clutchfans
Albanese wins Australian election, Kiwis worry about wild weather, and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza.
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.
The moment that cost Liam Lawson his first F1 points of 2025, The Kiwi tangled with Fernando Alonso. Video / Sky Sports
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 and insurance companies brace for claims.
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022. Video / Brodie Stone
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 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, a prominent business figure, has died at his Wellington home aged 85.
North Shore real estate agency chief responds to a Real Estate Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Video \ Supplied
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Mark Mitchell provides an update on the state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn
A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.
Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.
The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.
NZSA chief executive Oliver Mander speaks about CEO pay in 2024. Video / Dean Purcell
Waiwhetu woman Julie Paterson heard 'a loud cracking', looked up, and saw a tree branch falling towards her during Wednesday's storm. Video / Julie Paterson
Heather Keats updates the powerful system battering New Zealand, bringing floods, snow, extreme wind and widespread disruption. Video / NZ Herald, MetService, Vanessa Weenink
MetService Head of Weather News, Heather Keats, breaks down why Wellington is under a rare red warning with extreme winds, heavy rain and dangerous high tides.
Hon Mark Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn
Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.
NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media
A tourist in the Philippines climbed into a crocodile cage to pose for a selfie, only to be attacked by the beast.
Senior doctors and nurses protest outside Auckland Hospital during a nationwide strike over pay and staffing shortages. Video Jason Dorday
A person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ Herald
Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.
This episode explains why the US dollar is weak, why it may continue to depreciate, and if its world reserve currency status is at risk. Video / Carson Bluck