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Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado
"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason Dorday
Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough
Rescue helicopter crew reveals extent of flooding damage in Marlborough's Havelock area. Video / GCH Aviation
Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse
Assistant Commander of Fire and Emergency NZ Dave Hatton describes the scene after a small tornado hit Avondale, Auckland. Video / Supplied, Alyse Wright
Street light slams down just metres in front of man's car
Chaitanya Nerkar says he is "lucky to be alive" after the incident in Avondale.
Flooding Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge
The flooded Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge connecting Motueka and Riwaka this morning. Video / Paul Jones
Flooding in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning
Resident Daniel Logan captured footage of flooding in Telenius Rd in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning.
Fire crews have been clearing the scene after wind lifted a roof in Avondale
Fire crews are cleaning the scene following a strong gust of wind, Great North Rd Avondale
Cardrona to become NZ's largest ski field
Laura Hedley General Manager of Cardrona and Treble Cone on Cardrona becoming NZ's largest ski field.
Herald Now Panel: Pattrick Smellie and Deborah Pead on todays hot topics
Herald Now Panel: Pattrick Smellie Business Desk Director and Deborah Pead from Pead PR on todays hot topics.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp arrives at Hoani Waititi marae
Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp arrives at Hoani Waititi marae. The Te Pāti Māori MP died in the early hours of Thursday morning following kidney disease.
Supermarkets selling butter below cost
Garth Bray from BusinessDesk with 2degrees Business: Supermarkets selling butter below cost
Weather News: What to expect for this weekend's weather
MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats on what to expect for this weekend's weather.
Dairy, beef and lamb on the up but cropping farmers 'struggling'
Update on the farming sector with Canterbury farmer Richard Loe on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Sail GP returns to Auckland in 2026
Liv Mackay Black Foils Strategist talks to Ryan Bridge after the announcement Sail GP will return to Auckland in 2026. Video / Herald NOW
Trevor Mallard target of court case over use of ‘Baby Shark’, sprinklers during parliament protest
The lawyer representing a child suing over the parliament protests joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
Craig Piggott on raising US$100m
Craig Piggott gives advice to entrepreneurs on raising US$100m from Silicon Valley venture capital firms that have backed Airbnb, Meta & Stripe. Video / NZ Herald
Local state of emergency for Marlborough and evacuations taking place
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Ryan Bridge as local state of emergency is in place and evacuations are taking place. Video / Herald NOW
A very cautionary kitchen tale
Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday
MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
MPs pay tribute to Moana Natasha Kemp, and housing is likely to give some people a ‘golden opportunity’.
Orca dies in shallows at Christchurch beach
An orca has died in the shallows of Waimairi Beach, Christchurch this afternoon. DoC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene. Video / DoC
Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final
Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final. Video / Supplied
Showquest's Bay of Plenty Regional Finals
Behind the scenes at Showquest's Bay of Plenty Regional Finals. Video / Supplied
Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final
Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final. Video / Supplied
Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final
Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final. Video / Supplied
Showquest's Rotorua Regional Finals
Behind the scenes at Showquest's Rotorua Regional Finals. Video / Supplied
Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional Final
Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional Final
Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 7: Back Centre Stage
In a state of the art, purpose-designed building, the Christchurch Court Theatre has returned to the heart of the city. Video / Frank Film
Queensland tourism, it's not all about beaches.
Craig Davidson, CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland talks highlights with journalist Varsha Anjali. Video \ Jason Dorday
Cars' bonnets obliterated after crash on South Auckland highway
A two-car crash has closed Karaka Rd, State Highway 22, and one person has been critically injured.
Watch: Dramatic conclusion to police pursuit across Auckland
The police chase ended with the driver being surrounded by police and pulled from his blue Subaru, January 28, 2025.
MPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp
MPs meet in the House today to pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp who died, aged 50, early this morning.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28
MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28. Video / MetService
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp dies aged 50
The Tāmaki Makaurau electorate MP and former Manurewa Marae chief executive died following kidney disease. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp
MPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp
Labour MPs pay tribute to Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp who has died
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp has died following kidney disease.
NZ Herald Live: Peeni Henare and Willie Jackson speak to media following passing of Takutai Kemp
Peeni Henare and Willie Jackson speak to media following passing of Takutai Kemp
Auckland Museum’s Māori, Pacific galleries closed indefinitely due to asbestos
Auckland War Memorial Museum’s two most popular attractions, Te Marae Atea Māori Court and the Pacific galleries, have been closed indefinitely due to the detection of asbestos.