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Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD street
Videos show fire crews carrying a person through the water and scooter rider driving through flooded street.
Taranaki teen handed 36-game rugby match ban after shoulder charging referee
A 17-year-old player from Southern shoulder charged the referee. Video / Taranaki Rugby
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / Metservice
First look inside City Rail Link's Te Waihorotiu Station
Patrick Brockie, City Rail Link chief executive, explains features of new station. Video / Michael Craig
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Minister announces new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies
Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says he wants transparency from the new agencies. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
Ashburton's 'dancing queen' turns 102
Eileen Greenwood celebrated her 102nd birthday at Radius Millstream in Ashburton. She said the key to her long and happy life was to 'just keep busy'. Video / George Heard
NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
Paul Goldsmith makes a law and order announcement
Fruit and veg chat: Best buys this season
Ryan Bridge talks to fruit and vege expert Glenn Forsyth about the best buys this season.
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
Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis on Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr. Video / Herald NOW
Liam Lawson's best result and the weekend's Warriors loss
Sports panel Winston Aldworth and Chris Reive join Ryan Bridge to talk Liam Lawson best result in Austria and the weekend's Warriors loss.
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
Why your cash in the bank is about to become safer
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Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 30 2025.
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
Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
The first tamariki to enter the West Auckland Creative Hub
Reporter Te Rongopai joins students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku to be the first kids to tour the amazing new Te Puna Creative Hub.
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 Otahuhu
A person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Avenue in Otahuhu. Video / NZ Herald
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
Watch Live : Scott Robertson live with Jason Pine
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
Guy Mont-Spelling Bee host Guy Montgomery reflects on his weird and wonderful comedy journey and influences ahead of his Auckland stand-up show this August. Video / Cameron Pitney
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
Morning reveals tornado damage in Waitara
Shirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene Paterson
Stu McPherson death: Heartbroken fiancée's long fight for answers
Heartbroken fiancée of Stu McPherson, Karee Oates speaks about her long fight for answers.
Kiwi surgeon helps reconstruct Ukrainian soldier's face
Auckland plastic surgeon Mark Gittos flew to Lviv to rebuild an injured Ukrainian soldier's face.