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26 May, 2016 12:00 AM

Today: Eric McIsaac has pleaded guilty in the high court in Palmerston North to killing his half-brother Alex Fisher and Parramatta league star Corey Norman has been charged with drug offences. And the trailer for Pixar's new film Finding Dory the follow-up to Finding Nemo.

Frank Film: Jacob Bryant: A Polite Menace

Frank Film: Jacob Bryant: A Polite Menace

“He was always very polite,” says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. “Which, I guess, is what saved his life.”

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | trailer

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | trailer

Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now

Kiwis react to Budget: Kiwisaver, Best Start, student loan changes to bite

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Kiwis react to Budget: Kiwisaver, Best Start, student loan changes to bite

Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday

Labour, National quizzed on savings from pay equity changes

Labour, National quizzed on savings from pay equity changes

Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure.

Baby from viral 'Charlie Bit My Finger' video catches up with ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley

Baby from viral 'Charlie Bit My Finger' video catches up with ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley

Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19 years old and studies law at university. Video / ZM

Budget 2025: A balancing act for growth

Budget 2025: A balancing act for growth

KiwiSaver cut, Best Start means-tested, $6.6b for business. Nicola Willis’ Budget aims for growth but she warns of slow wages and high unemployment. Video / Mark Mitchell

Matthew Hooton: NZ heading towards bankruptcy without budget savings

Matthew Hooton: NZ heading towards bankruptcy without budget savings

Debt is projected to increase by $60 to $70 billion over the next five years. Video \ Mark Mitchell

Budget analysis: Future challenges loom

Budget analysis: Future challenges loom

Cameron Bagrie says the government saved $21 billion over the forecast period but faces challenges in finding future savings. Video \ Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Budget special

NZ Herald Live: Budget special

Ryan Bridge and an expert panel break down Budget 2025

Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa

Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa

Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House

Kea Kids: These girls turned up for sport, but left with a lifelong friendship

Kea Kids: These girls turned up for sport, but left with a lifelong friendship

The Halberg Games isn’t just a fun event for kids Gemma and Jemma, it’s also an exciting reunion! Reporter Zoe catches up with the besties as they compete for their 3rd year.

Inside the Rovers: The Centurion

Inside the Rovers: The Centurion

Cameron Emerson has displayed plenty of courage and dedication on his way to reaching the 100-cap milestone. Video / Neil Reid

Runit event thrills crowd with big hits

Runit event thrills crowd with big hits

A large crowd packed Trust Stadium for the Runit event last night. Video / Mike Scott / Benjamin Plummer

Jorja Miller on the Black Ferns

Jorja Miller on the Black Ferns

New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year Jorja Miller speaks about transferring to the Black Ferns from the sevens side and her future goals. Video / Alyse Wright

Matilda Green reveals she can only read with an accent

Matilda Green reveals she can only read with an accent

The Bachelor NZ winner said the "only way" she knows how to read books set overseas is by changing the character's voice in her head. Video / The Hits Drive

Winston Peters talks on Hosking about train station heckler

Winston Peters talks on Hosking about train station heckler

On Newstalk ZB Mike Hosking Breakfast Winston Peters addresses the Heckler at train station stand up.

NZ Retail Growth, Hospital Voucher Crisis, and Trolley Troubles | NZ Herald News Update

NZ Retail Growth, Hospital Voucher Crisis, and Trolley Troubles | NZ Herald News Update

NZ retail demand surges, hospital EDs divert patients with costly vouchers, UK halts Israel trade talks, Christchurch debates dumped trolleys.

These Gore kids are going old school

These Gore kids are going old school

Reporter Lachie is at Hokonui Pioneer Village where tamariki are stepping back in time to find out how schoolkids lived at the turn of the century.

TSB staff help customer send $1m to scammers

TSB staff help customer send $1m to scammers

Recorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.

On the Up: HB Jammers brings music and joy back to Hawke’s Bay disabled youth

On the Up: HB Jammers brings music and joy back to Hawke’s Bay disabled youth

StarJam's collapse in November 2024 affected over 60 young people in Hawke's Bay. HB Jammers was formed three months later to continue the music workshops.

Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament

Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament

Te Pāti 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 ceasefire 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

PM speaks on the Privileges Committee recommendations

PM speaks on the Privileges Committee recommendations

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says National isn't willing to make any concessions on the Privileges Committee recommendations.

Sentencing for City Garden Lodge backpackers arsonist

Sentencing for City Garden Lodge backpackers arsonist

Sentencing for arsonist Corena Flavell, who torched City Garden Lodge backpackers in Parnell. Video / Jason Dorday

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

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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.

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