This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus Herald Senior Writer Phil Taylor speaks to Tim McKinnel about Teina Pora’s compensation offer and our very own kiwi country star, Marlon Williams impresses Conan O’Brien with his musical prowess.
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Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025. the end of a era Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange.
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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
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
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A large crowd packed Trust Stadium for the Runit event last night. Video / Mike Scott / Benjamin Plummer
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
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
On Newstalk ZB Mike Hosking Breakfast Winston Peters addresses the Heckler at train station stand up.
TSB staff help customer send $1m to scammers
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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, 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
Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.
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
Rail Minister Winston Peters was heckled at media standup.
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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?
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New cruise ship Norwegian Aqua christened
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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
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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
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
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
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
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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
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
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
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
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
'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat
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
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
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
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
A 28-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court tomorrow. Video / Supplied
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
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