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Watch - “Horrific”: Plastic pellet pollution on beaches sparks concerns about industry inaction

Hundreds of thousands of “nurdles” have washed up on Waiheke’s Oneroa Beach. Video / Dean Purcell, Alyse Wright

Kea Kids News: Haka shows love for MPs facing suspension

Reporter Sinembali is on the Parliament steps, where supporters have turned out for 3 MPs facing possible suspension for their haka in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.

Frank: Stories from the South, Episode 4 – Mary still kicks at 86.

“I can't kick to the head, because I can't reach that high now, but I can take someone's knee out,” says 86-year-old martial arts teacher Mary Patu.

MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4

MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice

Government rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford Sound

The Government has rejected a vision to ban cruise ships from Milford Sound and close its airstrip while announcing $15.2m for infrastructure upgrades & conservation projects.

Ukraine's secret service publishes footage of alleged attack on Crimean bridge

Kyiv's SBU releases video of a blast under the Crimean bridge, claiming Ukraine detonated a bomb on the key link between annexed Crimea and Russia. Video / AFP

In-N-Out Burger brings pop-up to central Auckland

In-N-Out Burger is hosting a one-day pop-up in central Auckland at Wynyard Pavilion. The Californian chain announced the event on their Instagram. Video / Dean Purcell

Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Browns comments on state owned businesses

Chlöe Swarbrick and Brooke van Velden react to Simeon Brown's comments on state owned businesses on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Chelsea Daniels 'A warmer winter is coming'

Herald NOW: The Front Page Podcast host Chelsea Daniels chats to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: National and Labour lose ground in the latest polls

Herald NOW panel reacts to the latest political polls. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: International tourists spending more but still below pre-Covid levels

Tourism spending rebounds but remains below pre-Covid levels. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 4 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025

HeraldNOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 4 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 4 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Historic boat on fire in Paihia

Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze on a historic ship The Tui by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia. Video / Derek Gerritsen

Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless

Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo

Kea Kids News: Full immersion excursion for Te Kura Kārearea

Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

Young man scales Auckland high-rise

A video showing a young man scaling the side of an Auckland high-rise building has surfaced on TikTok.