Voices of the Pacific: Vanuatu

23 Feb, 2023 12:49 AM

For the last 15 years, Peter Bumseng has travelled to New Zealand to work under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme to help provide for his family back home in Vanuatu. Video / Pacific Co-operation Foundation

Prime Minister Luxon makes infrastructure announcement

Prime Minister Luxon makes infrastructure announcement

Hospital and roading upgrades form the bulk of infrastructure projects the Government intends to start before Christmas. Video / TVNZ

Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri

Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri

Car enthusiasts meet, SH2 and Rawiri Road in Mangatawhiri. Video / NZ Herald

Vietnam boat accident, car plows into LA nightclub crowd | NZ Herald News Update, 20 July 2025

Vietnam boat accident, car plows into LA nightclub crowd | NZ Herald News Update, 20 July 2025

Boat capsizes in Vietnam, dozens dead. Car plows into bystanders at LA nightclub. NCEA changes in spotlight. Video | NZ Herald

Maama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicide

Maama Ghee jumps in the ring to raise awareness around suicide

After a life of hard knocks, first-time boxer Kimi Putere Parata AKA Maama Ghee is stepping into the ring to raise awareness around suicide. Video / Cameron Pitney

Hamilton fightback sees All Blacks sweep test series

Hamilton fightback sees All Blacks sweep test series

The All Blacks have beaten France 29-19 and swept the series.

Flames shoot into the air in Blockhouse Bay

Flames shoot into the air in Blockhouse Bay

Flames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / Supplied

Whakarewarewa win the Baywide Men's Premier final

Whakarewarewa win the Baywide Men's Premier final

In tough-fought battle the home side came out on top, with Whakarewarewa taking the win over Tauranga Sports 29 to 25.

Funeral director discusses rising costs

Funeral director discusses rising costs

Funeral director Wade Downey discusses the high cost of funerals and challenges facing the industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material

Jevon McSkimming case: New details on objectionable material

New details about the objectionable material allegedly found on electronic work devices of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming can be revealed. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks gear up for final France test in series

All Blacks gear up for final France test in series

All Black captain Ardie Savea spoke to media before the final test in the French series.

'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad

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'Unexpected': Phoenix coach on facing Wrexham with underdone squad

Wrexham are owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. are taking on the Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly. Video / Herald NOW

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in Auckland

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in Auckland

Anti-Corruption Taskforce launch with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers and SFO chief executive Karen Chang. Video \ Jason Dorday

US tech CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at Coldplay concert

US tech CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at Coldplay concert

The CEO was seen embracing his firm's HR director at a Coldplay concert. Video / Supplied

Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition

Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition

Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.

NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?

National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel

National's Erica Stanford & Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Herald NOW for the weekly political panel

Cost of living, 16 year olds getting the vote and discontinuing open-plan classrooms: Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni join Ryan Bridge to wrap up the political week.

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 18, 2025.

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

A New Zealand investment firm is involved in infrastructure required to build OpenAI, Oracle & Softbank’s enormous AI Stargate compute project in Texas.

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Wellington Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Toi Auckland Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Hamilton Regional Final

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand’s gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Motion graphic \ Paul Slater

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.

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