The art of slacklining

28 Nov, 2013 09:21 PM

German backpacker Ruthger Fritze demonstrates the art of slacklining on the beach at Mt Maunganui. The sport started as part of the training undertaken by American mountain climbers but now has a big following in Europe and is a favourite amongst backpackers.

Te Pati Māori MPs emerge from Parliament

Te Pati Māori MPs emerge from Parliament

Te Pati Māori MPs emerge from Parliament, following the adjourned debate on the suspension of three of them, to be greeted by their supporters. Video / Audrey Young

Winston Peters asked to leave the House

Winston Peters asked to leave the House

Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's haka

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's haka

Parliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark Mitchell

Watch: Man heckles Winston Peters at media standup

Watch: Man heckles Winston Peters at media standup

Rail Minister Winston Peters was heckled at media standup.

$600m in Government funding to go to rail services

$600m in Government funding to go to rail services

Rail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark Mitchell

MPs Face Suspension, Trump Claims Ceasefire Progress, AI in Exams | NZ Herald News Update

MPs Face Suspension, Trump Claims Ceasefire Progress, AI in Exams | NZ Herald News Update

Te Pāti Maori MPs may be suspended over haka protest, Russia and Ukraine cease fire negotiations and AI flagged in NZ exam breaches.

Is this the smartest 9-year-old in New Zealand?

Is this the smartest 9-year-old in New Zealand?

Reporter Ray is in Wellington, where brilliant primary school kid Raymond is already blowing up the NCEAs, and even the American SATs!

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened

New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened

Norwegian Cruise Lines' newest ship Norwegian Aqua was officially launched in April. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Motorbike crash south of Auckland Harbour Bridge

Motorbike crash south of Auckland Harbour Bridge

A motorbike has collided with a car 600m from the Fanshaw St off-ramp. Video / Michael Morrah

Proposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News Update

Proposed urgent care services and Te Kura enrolments increase | NZ Herald News Update

Budget to provide $164 million towards urgent care services and New Zealand correspondence school Te Kura continues to see enrolments rise. Video / NZ Herald

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

New Zealand|politics

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Diddy trial: What is being alleged exactly and Diddy do it?

Diddy trial: What is being alleged exactly and Diddy do it?

The sex trafficking trial of hip hop tycoon Sean Combs is underway. Better known as Diddy, Combs faces some heavy charges. What is being alleged exactly and Diddy do it?

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

New Zealand|politics

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Kea Kids News: Little boots, big dreams!

Kea Kids News: Little boots, big dreams!

Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs.

Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory: Assessing a dramatic A-League semi final in Melbourne

Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory: Assessing a dramatic A-League semi final in Melbourne

New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match.

My moko kauae is a superpower

My moko kauae is a superpower

A Māori nurse faces a backlash over a cultural facial tattoo. Video / Michael Craig

Kiwi rapper Kings shares moment he played for someone who died in front of him

Kiwi rapper Kings shares moment he played for someone who died in front of him

'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat

Shopkeepers foil robbery attempt in Manukau

Shopkeepers foil robbery attempt in Manukau

The electronics shop fought back against the group by chucking items at them from behind the counter. Video / Supplied

Mt Victoria residents "angry" about a proposed luxury development in their neighbourhood

Mt Victoria residents "angry" about a proposed luxury development in their neighbourhood

Acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Preston and neighbours Ralph Highnam and Dave Woods share their objections to the plans. Video / Ethan Manera

UN demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Andrew Little launches campaign – NZ Herald News Update

UN demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Andrew Little launches campaign – NZ Herald News Update

Hamas and Israel in new round of negotiations as Israeli bombardments continue, and Andrew Little launches his Wellington mayoral campaign. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Auckland man who lost leg completes half marathon in wheelchair

Auckland man who lost leg completes half marathon in wheelchair

Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū.

Police arrest fleeing driver of stolen car after Otahuhu chase

Police arrest fleeing driver of stolen car after Otahuhu chase

A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied

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Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

Save the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island

Save the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island

10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Victim claims inconsistencies in police investigation and fears for her life. Video / Michael Craig

Man's ‘insane’ encounter with orca near Rangitoto Island

Man's ‘insane’ encounter with orca near Rangitoto Island

The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell

Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: How will the Black Knights fare in their semi-final

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: How will the Black Knights fare in their semi-final

NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

Construction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington

Construction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington

Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka

Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes next

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Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes next

America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright

Andy Coster talks about the new social investment fund

Andy Coster talks about the new social investment fund

Social Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ Herald

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Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school

Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school

Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell

Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him.

Christchurch Metro-Mart smash-and-grab

Christchurch Metro-Mart smash-and-grab

Christchurch local captures moment masked raiders take over a Christchurch Metro-Mart. Video / Supplied

Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview

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Markets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interview

It’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron Pitney

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