Our First Summer: Our Quake Rebuild

6 Dec, 2017 10:39 PM

Dave Buick and Leah Gill explain their life after a earthquake destroyed their home. The couple explain how life is in a garage and the gratitude for those who helped them during the tough time. / Supplied by Dave Buick and Leah Gill

$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic

$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic

Aldrin Mariano's 1995 Honda Civic EG8 was destroyed while parked in Newmarket in Auckland. Video / Wheel Hub NZ

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Nelson Final

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Nelson Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Central Otago Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Central Otago Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Waikato Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Waikato Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Southland Final

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Southland Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Hawke's Bay Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Hawke's Bay Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Southland Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Southland Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture

Riccarton High: the centre of a changing Christchurch. Video / Frank Film

Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link

Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link

The art and architecture of the new Karanga-a-Hape Station station. Video \ Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council.

All Blacks spring selection surprises

All Blacks spring selection surprises

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks surprise selections for the first test against France in Dunedin. Video \ NZME

Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update

Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update

More heavy downpours are coming for the Upper South Island, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs is convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, avoiding other charges.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington

Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington

Bluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

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Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. Tiny and elusive, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat is the country’s only native land mammal, and it’s critically endangered.

Update: NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

Update: NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora

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Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora

In one of her last appearances at Parliament, Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp tells minister Tama Potaka his changes to Whānau Ora "don't make sense." Video / Parliament TV

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July.

Herald NOW's panel: Local council, ACC funding issues, threat of AI taking jobs

Herald NOW's panel: Local council, ACC funding issues, threat of AI taking jobs

BBM Dave Letele and Lifestyle Brands editor Stephanie Holmes talk to Ryan Bridge on todays hot topics.

Watch: New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington Harbour

Watch: New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington Harbour

Wellington Reporter Ethan Manera talks to Herald NOW as the the new Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington Harbour

'We didn't think we'd get in' - Kiwis selected for World's longest river race

'We didn't think we'd get in' - Kiwis selected for World's longest river race

The Boomtown Boys Tim Macfarlane and Kieran Hickman selected to compete in World's longest river race the Yukon 1000.

All Blacks team naming ahead of first test against France

All Blacks team naming ahead of first test against France

Sports Journalists Bonne Jansen and Chris Reive on the panel for Herald NOW about All Black team naming for first test against France.

Clean up after 'bomb cyclone' hits NSW

Clean up after 'bomb cyclone' hits NSW

Sydney Emma Olsen Ch10 Journalist

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge

A jury has found music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of a prostitution charge following high-profile trial

Should you stay put or sell up?

Should you stay put or sell up?

Valocity CEO of Real Estate Helen O'Sullivan talks about the latest Real Estate data on Property with G.J. Gardner Homes.

Local Government nominations open on Friday

Local Government nominations open on Friday

Queenstown Lakes District Council Candidate Lyal Cocks talks to Ryan Bridge about upcoming Local Body Elections

UK bond rates, toll roads and scrutiny of SOE pay

UK bond rates, toll roads and scrutiny of SOE pay

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: July 3 2025.

No. 10 insisting UK PM didn't make Chancellor cry

No. 10 insisting UK PM didn't make Chancellor cry

Downing Street has been forced to deny that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeve's tears during PM's Questions came after a row with British Prime Minister earlier in the day.

New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington

New Cook Strait ferry arrives in Wellington

StraitNZ CEO Shane McMahon talks to Herald NOW about Bluebridge's new ferry Livia which arrives in Wellington on Thursday after a six-week journey from Europe.

Amputees 'too scared to talk out' about problems with current limb service

Amputees 'too scared to talk out' about problems with current limb service

Prosthetist Lizzie Carey talks to Ryan Bridge as amputees call for overhaul of limb service.

Northland braces for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms

Northland braces for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms

NZ Herald Senior Journalist David Fisher talks to Ryan Bridge as Northland prepares for heavy.

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sport Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sport Update: July 3 2025

Herald NOW: Daily SPORT Update: July 3 2025

Flood-hit regions bracing as heavy rain hits Tasman region

Flood-hit regions bracing as heavy rain hits Tasman region

NZ Herald Visual Journalist George Heard reports from Motueka as new storm system hit the region

Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound

Inside the Rovers: A-League Bound

Stephen Hoyle is set to swap Bluewater Stadium for fulltime football across the Tasman. Video / Neil Reid

Watch – 'Tears of frustration': Amputees demand change amid struggles with limb service

Watch – 'Tears of frustration': Amputees demand change amid struggles with limb service

Amputees complain of delayed care, pain and an inability to choose who provides their care.

Media Insider: Inside the mind of a Kiwi TV genius

Media Insider: Inside the mind of a Kiwi TV genius

Great Southern Television’s Phil Smith on his hit shows The Casketeers, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and more, and the future of our screen industry. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki

Kea Kids News: Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki

Who needs sleep when it’s Matariki? Reporter Jules and his mates are celebrating together with a pre-dawn bonfire, plus stories and songs with Matua Pita.

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