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ASB Polyfest continues on despite Auckland weather

The ASB Polyfest has been in full swing this week, concluding today. Despite heavy rain the performances kept on. Video / NZ Herald

The Vimahi family's incredible story, thanks to Polyfest

The Vimahi family has been running a stall at the Polyfest for just over 30 years. They have done this to help themselves raise 9 kids. Video / NZ Herald

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update

The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet

The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied

"I made mistakes": Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use

A principal, parents and a safety educator speak about the risks to children amid obsessive social media consumption. Video / Mike Scott / Carson Bluck

Person dead after train hits car in Auckland

A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph

Wellington police confirm man's death being treated as a homicide

Simon Bird, 65, was found dead on Albemarle Rd in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Final Court of Inquiry report into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui

Minister of Defence Judith Collins, KC, Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, and President of the Court of Inquiry, Commodore Melissa Ross, will speak to the report.

NZ Herald Live: Act leader David Seymour speaks to media on the Treaty Principles Bill

David Seymour speaks to media about the Justice select committee's report to the House on the Treaty Principles Bill

Kea Kids News: Underwater robot takes kid engineers to the USA

Reporter Aroha is in Christchurch, where the tamariki of Team Dot Bot are firing up their custom aquabot to train for a massive competition in Washington D.C.

Mayors make a splash for Local Water Done Well

Tauranga mayor and Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale and Western Bay mayor James Denyer teamed up to get people talking about Local Water Done well. Video / Tauranga City Council

Privileges Committee chairwoman Judith Collins responds to Te Pāti Māori no-show

Parliament’s privileges committee, chaired by National minister Judith Collins, is giving Te Pāti Māori MPs another chance to appear before the committee.

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket

While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

Hamilton schools locked down as police responded to firearms sighting

Three Hamilton schools in the Silverdale area were locked down until about 5.20pm.

Terrifying near misses on New Zealand roads

Transporting New Zealand has released dash-cam footage of terrifying near misses on our roads. Video / Transporting NZ

Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū-Tararua Highway

The latest flyover footage from March shows an almost complete highway.

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 2

Heavy rain moves into the west of New Zealand during Thursday and Friday.

PM Luxon on detainment of the 11-year-old girl in Hamilton

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell on the Health NZ inquiry findings on the detainment of the 11-year-old girl in Hamilton.