NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

Helicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident

Helicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied

Raw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch

Raw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

'A lot of smoke, a lot of noise': Madrid building explosion kills one and injures nine

An explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.

Trump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'

US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFP

Western Europe braces for heavy snow fall and strong winds as storm approaches

Heavy winds, snow and freezing temperatures have hit large parts of western Europe. With the arrival of Storm Goretti, forecasters have issued severe weather warnings. Video / AFP

Kyiv police continue assessing damage after overnight Russian strikes

Police in Kyiv work across seven districts to assess damage and assist residents following overnight Russian strikes that damaged at least 20 residential buildings. Video / AFP

Philippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse

Philippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse. Video / AFP

Elina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spot

ASB Classic top seed Elina Svitolina on never giving up, finding a little opportunity and her tough road to the tournament semi-finals. Video / NZ Herald

Iran's Government cuts off internet and international phone calls amid protests

Iran's Government has cut off the country's internet and international phone calls amid violent night-time protests. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday January 10, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday January 10, 2025. Hot weather expected for some, rain for others. Irans government shuts off internet and international calls. Gaming sector booms.

Divorce coach urges calm communication after infidelity

Divorce coach Fran Young says clear communication – not impulsive reactions – is key when dealing with a cheating husband.

How one Samoan chief is navigating the rising costs of corned beef

Samoan community leader Pa'u Teleiai Edwin Puni describes the significance of corned beef as well as how his family are navigating its rising cost when it comes to fa'alavelave.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | ManageMyHealth begins notifying users affected by data breach, protest erupt in Minneapolis | Friday January 9, 2025

Smoke billows from Pakuranga grocer as family watch

Ahmed Reynolds-Hatem explains the significance of the store to his family, who watched it break out in flames earlier today. Video / Jason Dorday, Supplied

DB Breweries boss on changing drinking habits

Peter Hart, managing director of DB Breweries, speaks to Tom Raynel about the alcohol industry, shifting consumer habits and his time overseas. Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025

Morning Headlines | Record high temperatures predicted this weekend, Inquiry into Bondi terror attack begins | Friday January 9, 2025

Sir Ron Young - former head of the NZPB

Sir Ron Young - former head of the NZPB. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Catch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage sale

Hone Hillman and his dad Sam Samuelu give an update eight months after Hone's garage sale fundraiser went viral. Video / Joe Allison

Inside AT's license plate recognition vehicles, how do they work?

The Herald goes for a ride along in one of the cars which have made enforcing parking infringements more efficient for AT to see just how they work. Video / Cameron Pitney

Tim Shadbolt dies aged 78

Sir Tim Shadbolt, New Zealand's longest running mayor has died, aged 78.

Young men jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge

The video posted to Instagram did not show how the pair managed to scale the bridge before the jump. Video \ Instagram

MetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 January

MetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 January. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, January 8, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Trump discusses Greenland purchase and ACC funds more than 48,000 gym injuries | Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Pout-Pout Fish - Trailer

Nick Offerman voices the prickly Mr Fish in the cartoon adaptation of this hit children's book. Video / Maslow Entertainment

Bay of Plenty electrical storm: Lightning strikes in Rotorua

Spectacular lightning strikes that lit up the sky over Rotorua on Wednesday night were captured from Western Heights. Video / Sue Atkinson

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday January 8, 2025

Morning Headlines | Nestle baby formula recalled over toxin fears, ACC gym-related injury data revealed | Thursday January 8, 2025

Rodeo crowd scatters as bull breaks fence

An 800kg bull ran through a fence and into the crowd at a Far North Rodeo event. Video / Jonelle Wereta

Video shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festival

Video footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / Supplied

The Night Manager - Season 2 Trailer

Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in the second season of the critically acclaimed John le Carré thriller The Night Manager. Video / Prime Video

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Hacker claims ManageMyHealth hack ending and Trump has no claim to Greenland, says Danish MP | Wednesday, January 7, 2026

MetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

MetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday January 7, 2025

Morning Headlines | Trump speaks at Republican retreat, rodeo popularity rises on cusp of new regulations | Wednesday January 7, 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025. Video / MetService

Gisborne SPCA floods after heavy rain

Flooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCA

Bird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beak

The bird was filmed by a visitor to the Auckland Botanic Gardens on January 2, sparking a volunteer rescue effort. Video / Supplied

Watch: Hose-wielding neighbours battle to stop house fire's spread

Police have charged a man after a house fire sent smoking pouring into residential street and shot flames several metres into the air. Video / Brendon Thomas

Undersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier Island

Recreational fishermen come across a large dumping of undersized snapper. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday January 6, 2025

Morning Headlines | Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty at first court appearance, Manage My Health data breach ransom deadline arrives | Tuesday January 6, 2025

ASB Classic day two preview: Venus, Svitolina and Kiwi wildcard

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to a big second day at the women's ASB Classic, with American icon Venus Williams, top seed Elina Svitolina and a Kiwi wildcard.