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New Zealand's illegal gun imports

Police want to make it an offence to download or possess blueprints for 3D-printed firearms amid rising manufacturing. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Mark Mitchell

Assisted Dying: Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them

Ian Johns' wife Sarah applied for an assisted death in 2022, but was declined because doctors could not say she would die within six month. Video . Mark Mitchell

Alicia Hoskin reacts to becoming a double gold medalist in 48 hours

According to one of the few Kiwi athletes who knows the feeling, it will take time for Alicia Hoskin to realise what she has achieved. Video / NZ Herald

More gold for NZ, power struggles as tourism changes | Morning Bulletin August 10, 2024

Lisa Carrington and Alicia Hoskin take gold in the K2 women’s final, NZ tourism takes on new challenges and banks begin to lower their interest rates. Video / NZ Herald

How a mother’s instincts spotted a rare symptom for rheumatic fever in young daughter

Fuamatala Lui was getting her three young children ready for the day when she looked up and noticed her daughter acting strangely. Video / NZ Herald

Ellesse Andrews' reaction to gold in women’s keirin final

Ellesse Andrews became the second New Zealander to claim Olympics gold at the track with a stunning effort to win the keirin final in Paris. Video / Supplied

Auckland cannabis museum re-opens in historic building

The Auckland Cannabis Museum is re-opening today after being saved by a rich-lister donor, bringing its founder one step closer to his goal of making weed the new alcohol.

Jurors visit Remuera home where Pauline Hanna died

Jury in murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne visits home where Pauline Hanna died.

Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies

The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)

Momentum building for Dame Lisa Carrington and New Zealand women's kayaking team

Close to midnight tonight, Gisborne paddler Hoskin, Dame Lisa Carrington, of Ngati Porou descent, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan will contest the Paris Olympics K4 women’s final.

'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB

Frank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?

Out of sight – in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.

Inside the Rovers: Oscar’s Big Chance

Sharp-shooter Oscar Faulds has flown to the other side of the world for a trial with Danish football club. Video / Neil Reid

Petition pushes for natural burial in Rotorua

Te Atawhai Aroha Trust is seeking for a natural burial zone to be created in Rotorua. Video / Laura Smith

Pera Paniora speaks out following the council's decision to abolish Maori wards

Maori ward councillor, Pera Paniora, speaks after council voted to disestablish Maori wards. Video / Michael Craig

Fire at vacant home in Napier suburb

The cause of a large fire at a vacant home in Ahuriri is being investigated. Video / Missy Quito