Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference

A video of a dog abuse incident is circulating on social media, showing a dog swinging in the air and slamming into the ground on a walk in Manurewa. Video / Supplied

A memorial tree has been planted at the entrance of St John’s bush in honour of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. Video \ Jason Dorday

Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review

Reporter Angelina is in Auckland, where hip hop crews from all over the world are battling to see who’s the best. Aotearoa group En-Locked is in the house, let’s see how they do!

$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.

The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big politicial issues.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton

Albanese wins Australian election, Kiwis worry about wild weather, and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza.

Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims.

Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022. Video / Brodie Stone

Andrew Che Sit Bong lost his life savings after sending it to the wrong account. Barclays Bank refunded his money after a prolonged battle. Video / Jason Dorday

Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency.

Sir Bob Jones, a prominent business figure, has died at his Wellington home aged 85.

North Shore real estate agency chief responds to a Real Estate Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Video \ Supplied

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Mark Mitchell provides an update on the state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn

A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.

The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.

NZSA chief executive Oliver Mander speaks about CEO pay in 2024. Video / Dean Purcell

Waiwhetu woman Julie Paterson heard 'a loud cracking', looked up, and saw a tree branch falling towards her during Wednesday's storm. Video / Julie Paterson

Heather Keats updates the powerful system battering New Zealand, bringing floods, snow, extreme wind and widespread disruption. Video / NZ Herald, MetService, Vanessa Weenink

MetService Head of Weather News, Heather Keats, breaks down why Wellington is under a rare red warning with extreme winds, heavy rain and dangerous high tides.

Hon Mark Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn

Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

Senior doctors and nurses protest outside Auckland Hospital during a nationwide strike over pay and staffing shortages. Video Jason Dorday

A person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ Herald

Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.

Severe weather hits New Zealand, Kiwisaver cuts not ruled out and senior doctors on strike.