Graham Fisher captured this stunning timelapse of the Aurora Australis at Lake Ellesmere, Christchurch. / Supplied by Graham Fisher
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Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’, burst water pipe closes street, and jury deliberates on mushroom poisoning case.
Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD street
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Taranaki teen handed 36-game rugby match ban after shoulder charging referee
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MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / Metservice
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
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Paul Goldsmith makes a law and order announcement
Westmere electric vehicle fire
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Kaylee Bell on music and motherhood
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Fruit and veg chat: Best buys this season
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Christopher Luxon on sentence discounts, Whānau Ora funding and the NATO summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to talk law and order, allegations of misuse of Whānau Ora funds and NATO summit.
NZ athletes warned sportswear contamination could be a doping risk
Former Olympic Swimmer David Gerrard speaks about NZ athletes being warned sportswear contamination could be a doping risk. Video / Herald NOW
How the markets are responding to Trump tariff deals
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Liam Lawson's best result and the weekend's Warriors loss
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Forced closure of greyhound racing could cost taxpayers $40m, CEO says
The Greyhound Racing CEO says the forced closure of greyhound racing could cost taxpayers $40m.
16 metre golden Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ rural community
A towering Buddhist statue is set tower over rural Waiwera Valley with neighbours upset Auckland Council approved its construction without seeking their input. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025.
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Calls for Nelson-Tasman Rain Radar after 'devastating' floods
Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Ryan Bridge after floods in Marlborough and Tasman Districts. Video / Herald NOW
"Very severe" damage throughout flood hit Tasman District
Tasman District Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge following "devastating" floods throughout the region.
Weighlifters named NZ Team flag bearers
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The first tamariki to enter the West Auckland Creative Hub
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Survivor Alex McPhail shares identity
Rape complainant Alex McPhail shares identity, speaks about impact of sexual relationship with detective. Video / Dean Purcell
Buddha statue in quiet rural valley
Neighbours are upset Auckland Council approved a 16.5m Buddha statue and plinth to be built in North Auckland's Waiwera Valley. Video / David Fisher, Supplied
Police investigate homicide in Ōtāhuhu
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Watch: Kiwi ex NRL champ Kevin Proctor knocked out in controversial run it straight event
Former Kiwis representative Kevin Proctor was knocked unconscious and suffered an apparent seizure during the Runit Championship League’s controversial final. Video / RUNIT02 Dubai
Orca pod spotted at Auckland's Takapuna beach
Orca pod spotted at Auckland's Takapuna beach. Video / Elouan Coward
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Scott Robertson joins Jason Pine in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big Rugby issues.
Guy Montgomery: From stand-up comedy grind to game show superstardom
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South Island rahui declared, Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza strike | NZ Herald News Update
Rahui declared at top of South Island after torrential rainstorms. Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza strikes. New sentencing reforms take effect today. Video / NZ Herald
Dilworth Trust chair addresses student care, survivor support after abuse scandal
Jonathan Mason, Dilworth Trust chair, discussed student care following the school's historic sexual abuse scandal. Video / Dean Purcell
Beaches covered in debris after extreme weather
Beachcombers at Raumanuka and Motueka Sandspit discovered the beach covered in debris on Saturday morning. Video / Sarita Ballantyne
Greenpeace activists target NZ bottom trawling vessel on the Chatham Rise east of Christchurch
The activists painted "ocean killer" on the vessel's hull to protest against the destructive fishing method. Video / Greenpeace
State of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald News
State of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ Herald