Taste test: Are Ikea's meatballs worth the hype?

The Herald tries the Ikea meatballs, plantballs and cinnamon rolls to find out what the hype’s all about. Video / Michael Craig

Thousands attend Te Manaaki lighting

Te Komititanga was filled shoulder-to-shoulder last night, with thousands turning out for the Te Manaaki lighting. Video / Pead

Viva Reveals Top 50 Auckland restaurants

Editors Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney on trends, surprises and new favourites. Video / Herald NOW

Age-Gap relationships, Tom Cruise’s Oscar and Ardern on Graham Norton

Jenni Mortimer breaks down the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about. Video / Herald NOW

A look inside Santa's latest CBD hideout at SkyCity

Classic Christmas cheer has returned to the Auckland CBD after the loss of Smith and Caughey's. Video / Cameron Pitney

Sir Graeme Dingle: Around the Arctic in 400 days

The 79-year-old Kiwi outdoor adventurer reflects on the round trip that just earned him membership of the Order of Magellan. Video / Michael Craig

First Michelin Guide for NZ: A game-changer for Kiwi dining and tourism

Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy explains what the Michelin Guide means for local chefs and tourism. Video / Herald Now

Veggie Man’s picks: What’s fresh and affordable this week

Produce prices are shifting fast - here’s what’s in season and worth buying now. Video / Herald Now

Chris Bishop on Eden Park reforms, up to 30 concerts per year

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Mike Hosking about possibly expanding the capabilities of Eden park, including holding up to 30 concerts per year. Video / NZ Herald

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

Mark Vette: Zen and the art of training your cat

Top tips from the animal behaviour expert's new book. Video / Michael Craig

Tamatha Paul opens up about living with invisible disabilities

Green MP Tamatha Paul opens up about believing she would die young.

How to pick the right pair of running sneakers

Robbie Smith of fitness footwear specialists Smith's Sports Shoes Mt Eden explains how to determine which running shoes will be appropriate for you. Video / NZ Herald

Riding the wave: A look at Rainbow's End's reboot of the iconic Pirate Ship

NZ Herald entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman is one of the first to check out the latest opening, eight years after the original ride was demolished. Video / Alyse Wright

King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service

The King and Queen joined the Pope for an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. Video / AFP

Amnesty International's Agnes Callamard on the impact of sea-level rise in Tuvalu

"Half of them want to stay. Half of them want to leave." Video / Amnesty International

Coast radio host Sam Wallace shares his hair transplant journey

Warning: Surgery images Sam Wallace has documented his journey when heading to Sydney for a hair transplant. Video / Sam Wallace

Pluto's Milan Borich discusses his life and career

Milan Borich, lead vocals and guitar of iconic band Pluto, talks about his life and the 20th anniversary of 'Pipeline Under the Ocean'.

Fighting fit: Auckland firefighter prepares for annual calendar debut

Auckland firefighter and cancer survivor Norman "Naz" Bradshaw is featured in the annual firefighters calendar. Video / Dean Purcell

Firsts with Mark Richardson

Former Black Cap Mark Richardson looks back on some big life moments.