Watch: Jake Bailey in studio with Mike Hosking

11 May, 2017 10:03 PM

Former Christchurch Boys High School pupil Jake Bailey speaks to Mike Hosking about the story behind his inspiring speech that went viral in 2015. His new book Jake Bailey: What Cancer Taught Me; is out today.

Lower Hutt woman narrowly escapes being crushed by tree

Lower Hutt woman narrowly escapes being crushed by tree

Waiwhetu woman Julie Paterson heard 'a loud cracking', looked up, and saw a tree branch falling towards her during Wednesday's storm. Video / Julie Paterson

New Zealand battered by floods, snow and strong winds, travel disrupted

New Zealand battered by floods, snow and strong winds, travel disrupted

Heather Keats updates the powerful system battering New Zealand, bringing floods, snow, extreme wind and widespread disruption. Video / NZ Herald, MetService, Vanessa Weenink

Wellington faces rare red warning for extreme winds and rain

Wellington faces rare red warning for extreme winds and rain

MetService Head of Weather News, Heather Keats, breaks down why Wellington is under a rare red warning with extreme winds, heavy rain and dangerous high tides.

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell talks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell talks to media

Hon Mark Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

New Zealand|education

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

Tourist mauled by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to pose for a selfie

Tourist mauled by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to pose for a selfie

A tourist in the Philippines climbed into a crocodile cage to pose for a selfie, only to be attacked by the beast.

Senior doctors and nurses walk out nationwide

Senior doctors and nurses walk out nationwide

Senior doctors and nurses protest outside Auckland Hospital during a nationwide strike over pay and staffing shortages. Video Jason Dorday

One critically injured after high-speed crash in Avondale

One critically injured after high-speed crash in Avondale

A person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ Herald

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.

Reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds.

Reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds.

Auckland commuters are being warned of potential speed restrictions and closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge when severe weather strikes during rush hour. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Mea Motu’s kid coach steps into the ring for his first fight

Kea Kids News: Mea Motu’s kid coach steps into the ring for his first fight

The gloves are on the other fists! Reporter Lachie is ringside in Gore as Mea Motu’s 10-year-old coach Zen Peach warms up for his own first official boxing match.

Severe weather on the way for New Zealand

Severe weather on the way for New Zealand

MetService head of weather news Heather Keats updates as the country braces for severe weather, including high winds and snow. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney, MetService

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3. Video / MetService

Mother listens to late daughter's heart beating inside transplant recipient

Mother listens to late daughter's heart beating inside transplant recipient

This is the tear-jerking moment a mother listens to her late daughter's heart, which is now keeping another young girl alive.

Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty

Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty

Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd

Stephen Stone cleared of double murder as Crown drops retrial bid

Stephen Stone cleared of double murder as Crown drops retrial bid

The Crown will not pursue a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, whose convictions were quashed in October.

Juliana Herrera’s murder inquest continues and more tariff developments | NZ Herald News Update

Juliana Herrera’s murder inquest continues and more tariff developments | NZ Herald News Update

Inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues, more tariff developments and Mark Carney is elected in Canada.

Kea Kids News: The wettest, wildest, and goldest dog birthday party you’ve ever seen!

Kea Kids News: The wettest, wildest, and goldest dog birthday party you’ve ever seen!

It’s dogs only at this pool! Reporter Freddie is at Point Erin Pools, where golden retriever Ollie is celebrating his birthday with Bark NZ and 50 of his best golden friends!

Public consultation on the cards for Western Springs stadium plans

Public consultation on the cards for Western Springs stadium plans

Aucklanders will have a say on plans for a 12,500-seat stadium or a Ponsonby Rugby Club/music venue at Western Springs. Video / Dean Purcell

Inside the Rovers: Capital Punishment

Inside the Rovers: Capital Punishment

Napier City Rovers fire up in crucial 6-1 win on the road in Wellington. Video / Neil reid

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to a cheering crowd following the Liberal Party's election win. Video / AFP

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland

Kiwi musician Marlon Williams is the star of a new documentary, following his four-year journey writing and recording an album entirely in te reo Māori. Video / Cameron Pitney

Severe weather forecast with thunder for north, snow for south

Severe weather forecast with thunder for north, snow for south

MetService severe weather forecasts are for thunderstorms in Northland and Auckland while a winter blast hits Canterbury. Video / Metservice

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins

Te Manawataki o Te Papa | Episode 1 | Origins

In 1350, the first waka landed at Te Awanui. After conflict and loss, apology and partnership are restoring Te Papa’s heartbeat, building a new future on old foundations.

Cyclist crashes after being cut off by turning car

Cyclist crashes after being cut off by turning car

A cyclist has walked away with just a few bruises after a frightening crash in Wellington when a car turned across his lane.

Power cut across Spain and Portugal leaves millions without electricity

Power cut across Spain and Portugal leaves millions without electricity

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights and hospitals.

Rescue operation under way after man overboard

Rescue operation under way after man overboard

A rescue operation is under way after a man fell overboard on a ferry heading from Waiheke Island to Auckland this morning.

Tory Whanau bows out and inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues | NZ Herald News Update

Tory Whanau bows out and inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues | NZ Herald News Update

Tory Whanau bows out of mayoral race, figures reveal key factors contributing to homelessness and the inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues.

The boom of women in weightlifting

The boom of women in weightlifting

The traditionally male-dominated sport has seen female lifters recently outnumber their male counterparts since 2023. Video / Ben Dickens / Sylvie Whinray

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget Stand up

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget Stand up

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis pre-budget speech

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Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race

New Zealand|politics

Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau reflects on her time as Mayor after deciding not to seek a second term. Video / Marty Melville

Kea Kids News: Auckland kid Hone won’t let a brain tumour keep him from family

Kea Kids News: Auckland kid Hone won’t let a brain tumour keep him from family

Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

New Zealand|crime

Fire at Māngere Bridge funeral parlour

Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Armed police standoff at Auckland supermarket

Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC lift the Premiers Plate

Auckland FC have made history and the celebrations were fitting to the occasion. Video / Ben Dickens

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

Dairy machete robbery caught on video

A Lower Hutt dairy owner was the victim of an armed robbery over the weekend. Video / Supplied

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Listen: Christopher Luxon speaks about errors in FamilyBoost payment scheme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after his Vatican and Gallipoli trip on April 28, 2025. Video / Newstalk ZB

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