Home / WorldMan sets home on fire after using blowtorch to kill spiders24 Oct, 2010 07:07 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMan uses blowtorch to kill spiders, sets parents' home on fire. / ABC
New ZealandPenrose businesses dismayed early road closures for Ed Sheeran concertRetail operators along Station Rd in Penrose say they’re being shut out during peak trading hours due to road closures for the Go Media Stadium event. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Jan 04:00 AM
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PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside David Wardle’s adult LEGO obsession“kidulting” adults reconnecting with childhood through play. Video \ Jason DordayWatch12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandManage My Health: What we know about hacker and ransom demandNZ Herald senior reporter David Fisher has been following the breach, and will break down what happened, and who is behind it.Watch12 Jan 03:55 AM
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WorldRallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agentAerial footage shows people taking to the streets in Minneapolis, Denver, and Philadelphia to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother shot dead in her car.Watch11 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 JanuaryMetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Jan 12:21 AM
WorldUS and allies carry out 'large-scale' strikes against Isis in SyriaThe strikes come after an attack in December that left three Americans dead. Video / AFPWatch10 Jan 11:14 PM
SportASB Classic: Semi-final heartbreak for Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina on course for titleNZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess wraps up an epic semi finals day at the women's ASB Classic and looks ahead to the final. Video / Michael BurgessWatch10 Jan 09:35 PM
WorldAnother night of mass protests in IranThe fresh protests come despite an internet shutdown imposed by authorities. Video / AFPWatch10 Jan 08:39 PM
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New ZealandTom Hiddleston on playing Sir Edmund Hillary and returning to The Night ManagerActor Tom Hiddleston reveals his love for New Zealand and what it was like playing one of our greatest heroes. Video / Amazon PrimeWatch10 Jan 07:00 PM
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New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
New Zealand'A lot of smoke, a lot of noise': Madrid building explosion kills one and injures nineAn explosion has gutted a residential building in Madrid, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, according to authorities. "A lot of smoke, a lot of noise.Watch09 Jan 11:09 PM
WorldTrump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldWestern Europe braces for heavy snow fall and strong winds as storm approachesHeavy winds, snow and freezing temperatures have hit large parts of western Europe. With the arrival of Storm Goretti, forecasters have issued severe weather warnings. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 09:01 PM
WorldKyiv police continue assessing damage after overnight Russian strikesPolice in Kyiv work across seven districts to assess damage and assist residents following overnight Russian strikes that damaged at least 20 residential buildings. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 08:25 PM
WorldPhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapsePhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:41 PM
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WorldIran's Government cuts off internet and international phone calls amid protestsIran's Government has cut off the country's internet and international phone calls amid violent night-time protests. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:12 PM
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New ZealandHow one Samoan chief is navigating the rising costs of corned beefSamoan community leader Pa'u Teleiai Edwin Puni describes the significance of corned beef as well as how his family are navigating its rising cost when it comes to fa'alavelave.Watch09 Jan 04:00 PM
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New ZealandSmoke billows from Pakuranga grocer as family watchAhmed Reynolds-Hatem explains the significance of the store to his family, who watched it break out in flames earlier today. Video / Jason Dorday, SuppliedWatch08 Jan 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDB Breweries boss on changing drinking habitsPeter Hart, managing director of DB Breweries, speaks to Tom Raynel about the alcohol industry, shifting consumer habits and his time overseas. Video \ Jason DordayWatch08 Jan 10:00 PM
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New ZealandInside AT's license plate recognition vehicles, how do they work?The Herald goes for a ride along in one of the cars which have made enforcing parking infringements more efficient for AT to see just how they work. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
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New ZealandCatch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage saleHone Hillman and his dad Sam Samuelu give an update eight months after Hone's garage sale fundraiser went viral. Video / Joe AllisonWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
