Boxing: Joseph Parker addresses media ahead of Fight for Life

Video shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festival

Video footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Hacker claims ManageMyHealth hack ending and Trump has no claim to Greenland, says Danish MP | Wednesday, January 7, 2026

MetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

MetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Video / MetService

Mother of children killed in Sanson unveils memorial plaque

Chelsey Field lost her three young children in what police now describe as a triple homicide and arson. Video / Viv's Kitchen

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday January 7, 2025

Morning Headlines | Trump speaks at Republican retreat, rodeo popularity rises on cusp of new regulations | Wednesday January 7, 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025. Video / MetService

Gisborne SPCA floods after heavy rain

Flooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCA

Bird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beak

The bird was filmed by a visitor to the Auckland Botanic Gardens on January 2, sparking a volunteer rescue effort. Video / Supplied

Watch: Hose-wielding neighbours battle to stop house fire's spread

Police have charged a man after a house fire sent smoking pouring into residential street and shot flames several metres into the air. Video / Brendon Thomas

Undersized snapper dumped and dead in Northland

Recreational fishermen in Northland come across a large dumping of undersized snapper. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday January 6, 2025

Morning Headlines | Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty at first court appearance, Manage My Health data breach ransom deadline arrives | Tuesday January 6, 2025

ASB Classic day two preview: Venus, Svitolina and Kiwi wildcard

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to a big second day at the women's ASB Classic, with American icon Venus Williams, top seed Elina Svitolina and a Kiwi wildcard.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 5, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | U.S strikes Venezuelan capital and captures Maduro, Manage My Health data platform hacked | Monday January 5, 2025

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown speaks to media

Simeon Brown speaks to the media

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela, search for missing tramper

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, search for missing tramper | Monday, January 05. Video / NZ Herald

Smoke rises from Caracas military complex after US strikes

White smoke rises from Fort Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, one of the targets of the US strikes on January 3. Video / AFP

Auckland's Northwest Busway

Work has started on the 18km Northwest Busway from Brigham Creek to the city centre, which is being built in stages. Video / Annaleise Shortland

2026 Womens ASB Classic tournament preview

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the 2026 Women's ASB Classic and analyses the major contenders for the title. Video / NZ Herald

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro perp walked in New York

Hours after landing in the United States following his capture in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro was perp walked in front of media and authorities in New York. Video / AFP

American legend Venus Williams on her return to the ASB Classic

Tennis icon, Venus Williams, on future goals, defying the age barrier, staying motivated and why she loves playing in Auckland. Video / ASB Classic

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, wild weather for North Island

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Video / NZ Herald

US forces capture Venezuela's leader after 'large scale strike'

US President Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country. Video / AFP

Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition

The US President spoke to media after a US military operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from the country. Video / AFP

Hailstorm hits Whangārei Heads

Massive hailstorm pelts cars in Whangārei Heads. Video / Supplied

Flower and candle tributes laid for victims of Swiss ski resort fire

Flower and candle tributes laid for victims of Swiss ski resort fire. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Sparklers on champagne blamed for Swiss fire, quake in Mexico City

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Indoor pyrotechnics blamed for Swiss fire, quake in Mexico City, serious crash involving ambulance in Waipu Cove. Video / NZ Herald

Beach trip memories | NZ Herald Best Beach 2026

Go to nzherald.co.nz/bestbeach to nominate your favourites. Video / NZ Herald

What's your favourite beach? | NZ Herald Best Beach 2026

Go to nzherald.co.nz/bestbeach to nominate your favourites. Video / NZ Herald

Why Auckland’s busiest cemetery looks like a Disney movie

An Auckland cemetery has turned into a colourful, happy place, thanks to the Pasifika families who go there.

Watch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits Auckland

A central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ Herald

MetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekend

Cool and showery before the sun returns. Video/MetService

MetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026

Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and Auckland

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025

Police investigating unexplained death in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore

Police are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore.

Spinning yarns at NZ's only commercial wool weaver

InterWeave's Tracy March on weaving for airlines and what customers want. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025

Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025

About 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fire

About 40 people are dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, January 1, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | 5 deaths recorded in NZ holiday road toll and patients warned after health portal data breach | Thursday, January 1, 2026

Police Commissioner on the beat in Nelson for NYE

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers joined police on the front lines in Nelson on the one year anniversary of officer Lyn Fleming's death. Video / NZ Herald