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Tory Whanau has been elected mayor of Wellington

Tory Whanau has been elected mayor of Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Efeso Collins speaks to his supporters

Efeso Collins speaks to his supporters on losing mayoralty to Wayne Brown. Video / NZ Herald

Wayne Brown is the new mayor of Auckland

Wayne Brown's acceptance speech as the new mayor of Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Voters turned away after ballots run out

Some had been trying to vote in person after their postal ballots didn't turn up.

Focus: Russian crews fill NZ fishing boats as war rages in Ukraine

New Zealand’s multi-million dollar deep-sea fishing industry depends heavily on Russian fishermen to crew its boats. It's not illegal, but is it ethical? Video / NZ Herald

Three matches, seven hours - your rugby world cup stadium survival guide

Here's how to prepare for seven hours of rugby, music and good times.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 October, 2022

Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 October, 2022

Many Kiwis wake up to a whiteout, economy proves resilient post-Covid and why more are taking 'extreme measures' to avoid socialising in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Grant Robertson during Crown accounts briefing

Finance Minister Grant Robertson during his Crown accounts briefing at the Treasury in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Morning Bulletin: 03 October, 2022

Indonesia football match death toll revised, what the opposition's calling “tax on tax” and clear signs Ukraine’s making progress in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Rainmaker strife: Highway closed, traffic warnings as heavy rain drenches north

A slow-moving front has made for a soggy start to school holidays in the north.

Costco: 'Hundreds, maybe even a thousand' in weekend queue

One Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.

Why Kiwis are 'downgrading' as new shopping habits revealed

From buying top-of-the-range to older models, Kiwis' shopping habits have made a U-turn.

Focus: Why Kiwis are 'downgrading': New shopping habits revealed

Why Kiwis are 'downgrading' as new shopping habits revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Herald journalists discuss the Auckland mayoral debate

Liam Dann, Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan come together after the NZ Herald Auckland mayoral race live debate to discuss Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown's performance. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 September, 2022

Concerns over the rise of youth gangs, Hurricane Ian rips through Florida and speed changes on the way for more than 1600 Auckland roads in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Kelvin Davis apologises to Keren Chhour over comments made in the House

Act MP Keren Chhour and Cabinet Minister Kelvin Davis spoke to the media after Davis apologised for comments he made in the House yesterday. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Luxon on tax cuts and crime

Christopher Luxon on tax cuts, ram raids, and crime in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald