Spring is defined as winter gradually fading and hints of summer slowly coming in. This past Weekend Northland, for example, reached a high of 23 degrees but this Thursday just 13 degrees. Snow showers are possible in Queenstown and to low levels of Dunedin on Wednesday. In true spring fashion warmer winds return this weekend.
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Queenstown skiers get new high-speed chairlift
Six-seater chairlift will allow more access to slopes at The Remarkables Ski Area.
Queenstown skiers get new high-speed chairlift
Six-seater chairlift will allow more access to slopes at The Remarkables Ski Area.
Chris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffle
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell
New Zealand names Olympic Women's Canoe Sprint team
The New Zealand Team has named it’s largest ever women’s canoe sprint team for the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Ben Dickens
Celebrating a legend
Duke Festival of Surfing helps drive business in New Brighton Video / NZ Herald
'Patchy' the homeless entrepreneur
Jon Low, or Patchy as known by social media has secured a shop to run his coffee business from in Central Auckland. Video / Corey Fleming
George Bizos Icon trailer
A teenage refugee from Greece (1927-2020) becomes a relentless human rights lawyer in the crucible of a violent racist regime in South Africa. Video / South African Film Festival
Inside the Rovers: Long Road Back
Injured duo Alex Mort and Christian Leopard open up about the long and frustrating road back from injury. Video / Neil Reid
Latam compensation, Trump trial and first-home buyers | Focus Morning Bulletin April 24, 2024
Latam passengers work to gain compensation, a key witness in Donald Trump’s trial takes the stand and first-home buyers dominate the market in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Home and Away star's alleged assault on woman
CCTV footage allegedly show former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger assaulting a woman by pulling her to the ground and stomping on her. Video / News.com.au
Farmers look to use their land in different ways
Brent Mountford is a sheep and beef farmer and keen conservationist.
Family-run farms are changing
More and more farmers and their wives are finding additional work off-farm.
Ten-year-old raises awareness for Autism Acceptance Month
Fa'alili Fa'alili is a 10-year-old who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. She has severe language delay, but enjoys music and reading. Video / Elizabeth Fa'alili
Kea Kids News: Runner loses leg but wins spot in Paralympics
When Mitch Joynt’s leg went through a wood chipper, little did he know it would set him on a path to glory. Kea Kids News reporter Robbie finds out the gory details.
Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee
Chris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand Parliament
Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee
A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament
Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand. Video / Hiringa
Inside NZ Post’s newest facility
The massive hub can process more than 30,000 parcels an hour at peak times. Video / Ben Dickens
The business redefining skincare
Why Kiwibank quickly got behind global beauty brand Emma Lewisham.
Domino’s store owner hurls abuse at grandmother
Confronting footage captured the moment a South Australian Domino’s store owner hurled verbal threats and - allegedly - actual pizza at a grandmother. Video / 7 News
It’s not just what’s in the jar
- but what happens to the jar…the inspiring tale of Emma Lewisham.
Deadpool & Wolverine | Official Trailer
Watch the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin. Video / Marvel Australia & New Zealand
Oranga Tamariki cuts, Three Strikes and Trump’s trial | Focus Morning Bulletin April 23, 2024
Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts, why Three Strikes could add to court backlogs and the first witness in Trump’s trial in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Iwi-supported accommodation to help released prisoners reintegrate
Te Hāpai Ō is an iwi-supported accommodation service intended to help men coming out of prison to reintegrate into society. Video / Whakaata Māori
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
Kea Kids: Saving Auckland traffic, one bike lesson at a time!
What good are all these amazing bike lanes if kids never learn to ride? Kea Kids News reporter Sophia checks out a brand new bike program rolling out in some Auckland schools.
Focus: Chris Hipkins highly critical of frontline job losses
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is highly critical of the Government over job losses for frontline staff, saying they are to pay for tax cuts it cannot afford. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM Christopher Luxon defending job cuts for front line staff
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defending job cuts for front line staff during a live press event in Wellington.
The Government brings back the Three Strikes law
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announcing the Government is to bring back the Three Strikes law.
David Beckham files $17.8 million lawsuit against Mark Wahlberg
David Beckham is suing actor Mark Wahlberg after the pair’s fitness brand deal took a turn for the worst and saw the famed footballer lose £8.5 million.
Pensioner housing unit sale outrage
Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns.
Newmarket jewellers hit with second ram-raid in nine days
An Auckland jewellery store has been ram-raided by thieves for a second time in just over a week.
Focus: Former Port of Auckland boss in workplace death trial
Former Port of Auckland boss Tony Gibson is standing trial over the 2020 workplace death of Pala’amo Kalati. Video / NZ Herald
Port boss trial, job hunting and Sydney vigil | Focus Morning Bulletin, April 22, 2024
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson goes on trial, recession hits the job market and a candlelit vigil has been held for the Sydney stabbing. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP
Markets with Madison: Are rate cuts coming?
The market is pricing in cuts to wholesale rates this year, but it’s still depending on some statistics. Video / Carson Bluck
Focus: Second ram raid at Caltex Te Atatū
Caltex Te Atatū has had a second ram raid in a year after a vehicle ploughed through the entrance early this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
Kea Kids News: Kids love a good rodeo, but what do the animals think?
Welcome to the Mid Northern kids rodeo, where Kea Kids News reporter Marie is learning to rope and ride some buckin’ broncos! Video / Kea Kids News