Aucklanders turned out in their thousands today to catch a glimpse of glamour royal couple the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. And it is Catherine who can claim bragging rights over her husband Prince William, as she left him in her wake during a spectacle race around Waitemata Harbour aboard two Team New Zealand boats. Watch some of the highlights of the days events.
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Luxon attends Commonwealth forum in Samoa
Christopher Luxon also met with King Charles who he said, was ‘charming’. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls is there. Video / Jason Walls
Family react to guilty verdict in Honey Bear meth trial
Himatjit Singh Kahlon has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 year old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Samoa
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Samoa. Video / RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rides in Defence Force NH90 helicopter in Samoa
Christopher Luxon took a ride in a Defence Force NH90 helicopter while in Samoa ahead of King Charles III's address at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Video / NZDF
Nationals pre-election commitments, Iwi cannabis producer partnership | NZ Herald News Update
Calls for National to honor its pre-election commitment, NZ's largest iwi and medical cannabis producer partnership and a road in Hokitika renamed in honor of Mayor Bruce Smith.
Markets with Madison: Rocket Lab Neutron
Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares how Neutron’s progress and why some investors are doubting his company’s ability to execute. Video / Corey Fleming
Waitakere Hospital racism row
NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Ben Basevi advised staff at Waitakere Hospital to cease work in response to a racially abusive patient. NZME video by Dean Purcell.
World leaders land in Samoa for heads of government meeting
Delegations from 56 nations arrive for the first CHOGM conference to be held on a Pacific Island.
Open home held at property days after Yanfei Bao's alleged murder
A fellow real estate agent says he spoke to Yanfei Bao about the Hornby property on the day she went missing.
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Samoa.
Samoan community gathered at Parliament as Samoan Citizenship Bill passes second reading
Parliament has progressed a bill that, if eventually passed will restore the New Zealand citizen rights of thousands of Samoans. Video / Mark Mitchell
Onehunga homicide: Police hunt for suspect
Police release photos of suspect after passenger fatally stabbed on Auckland bus. Video / Carson Bluck
Rotorua Pink Walk fundraiser
The crowd gears up for the annual Pink Walk in Rotorua. Video / Ed Young
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story | Official Trailer
The man you knew, the story you didn’t. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story - Only in Theaters October 11. Video / Warner Bros. Pictures
$30m lotto ticket sold at Albany Superette
The Patel family, owners of Albany Village Superette speak to the herald about selling a winning $30 million dollar lotto ticket. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Fatal Onehunga bus attack update
Police update on the fatal Onehunga bus attack
Bus attack suspect on the run & America’s Cup in Barcelona Uncertain | NZ Herald News Update
Auckland bus attack leaves one dead, America's Cup future in Barcelona uncertain, and NZ PM discusses a royal visit with King Charles.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Wet Denim - Calm
Wet Denim performs Calm. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
Wet Denim - Want You Here
Wet Denim performs Want You Here. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
City Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026
Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael Craig
Kea Kids News: 7-year-old’s first footprints in the sand
Rocco has lived with cerebral palsy since he was born, but now an operation has given him the ability to walk! Reporter Eve finds out what’s ahead as he strides into the future.
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
Disruptive passenger removed from Air NZ flight
The unruly passenger was restrained and removed after causing disruption onboard. Video / Supplied
Christopher Luxon on this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting
Prime Minister Chris Luxon is adamant the saga surrounding the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa won’t overshadow this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Obama raps to 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by Eminem at Detroit rally
Former US President Barack Obama raps to Eminem's song 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by the rapper himself as the two rally alongside for the Harris campaign in Michigan.
Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
It's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri Allan
Former Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZ
Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
Unveiling of Jason Butler's memorial plaque
Jason Butler went missing three years ago, His family, who are still seeking answers into his disappearance, have unveiled a memorial plaque at an urupa in Ngāpuna.
David Seymour on Crown observer for Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour on the Government appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
Jason Momoa and band ÖOF TATATÁ talk their love of New Zealand with Jono, Ben & Megan
Actor Jason Momoa and his ÖOF TATATÁ bandmates Kenny Dale and Mike Hayes are set to tour New Zealand. Ahead of their first show, they joined Jono, Ben, and Megan in The Hits studio
Former Tipene Funerals employee faces misconduct charges
An Auckland woman faces charges of misconduct in respect of human remains and obtaining by deception. Video / NZ Herald
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson
Air NZ Lollies Competition
Over the past few weeks, the giant jar full with Air New Zealand lollies has journeyed across the nation as part of the Air New Zealand Sweetstake, making stops in 11 regions.
Govt Steps in for Wellington Council & Yanfei Bao Trial Updates | NZ Herald News Update
Govt intervention, police shortage, gang arrests, youth justice issues, real estate trial, and new school lunch programme.
Waikato Fire
Drone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fenz
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police