In a statement supplied to BBC, Michael's publicist said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.
Police officers and the Eagle helicopter have been seen at Meola Reef. One person was taken into custody. Video / NZ Herald
Small Business reporter Tom Raynel interviews Takapuna Beach Cafe owner James Bryant about the beachfront hotspot and his plans for the business.
Trade Minister Todd McClay to head to the US, hoping to ease New Zealand's tariff hike, and Forest and Bird says loosening rules on conservation land puts our biodiversity at risk.
Footage of the dance was repeatedly played in court at the trial for the high-profile criminal, who cannot currently be named.
Following a jobs report showing weak employment growth, US President Donald Trump fired labour statistics chief Dr Erika McEntarfer, calling the report 'rigged.' Video / AFP
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka took questions at the National Party Conference. Video / Adam Pearse
A pair of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters from the far north town of Kaikohe battle it out in the ring; but in this gym the battle isn’t just about the glory and grit. V / NZIFF
A man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Sylvia Wood talks about the challenges of governing in a coalition and plans for the next election ahead of her party's annual conference in Christchurch. Video / Mark Mitchell
There’s been a 22.5% fall in spending over the past year. The Karangahape Road retail sector is feeling the pressure. Video / Jason Dorday
NZ Herald Live: Government ministers Nicola Willis and Todd McClay provide a trade update.
Michelle Montague reflects on her MMA journey after signing with the UFC. Video / NZ Herald
New gas and oil laws may lead to legal battles, national tsunami threat lifted and senior doctors get pay offer.
Petra Bagust and former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on the Herald NOW panel. Video / Herald NOW
Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Spokesperson Sam Warren on Auckland rates rise. Video / Herald NOW
The Country Host Hamish McKay on why farmer confidence is at an eight year high. Video / Herald NOW
Metservice Head of Weather News Heather Keats on what's in store for the weekend's weather. Video / Herald NOW
A missing tramper’s phone placed him in a wide-open clearing the day after he was last seen, before he vanished. Video / Herald NOW
Garth Bray joins Ryan Bridge in the studio to talk business with 2degrees. Video / Herald NOW
The ambitious project to put a roof over the centre court at Auckland’s tennis arena on Stanley St has taken a considerable step forward. Video / Herald NOW
NZ International Business Forum Executive Director, Felicity Roxburgh talks to Herald NOW about what Trump's tarrifs might mean for New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW
National Minister Erica Stanford and Labour MP Willie Jackson talk NCEA, emergency alerts, oil and gas. Video / Herald NOW
Mount Albert Grammar School Principal Patrick Drumm talks NCEA in schools ahead of the looming announcement. Video / Herald NOW
Lewis Clareburt has produced a new national record in the 200-metre medley and the Storm have beaten the Eels 16-10. Video / NZ Herald
Crimson Education has been valued at NZ$1 billion (US$600 million) - but could its core business, getting kids into Ivy league, be destroyed by AI?
Ministerial briefing on NCEA suggests the current system does not support pathways into trades; and rebounding tsunami swells still pose a risk. Video / NZ Herald
Today on The Front Page, author Jared Savage joins us to discuss the rising threat of organised crime in New Zealand.
MetService national weather July 31 - August 3. Video / MetService
From regional TV station to global gold standard documentary production: the story of Natural History New Zealand.
Near the start of the livestream of the council meeting, Brown discusses absent councillors. Video / Auckland Council
A person has been spotted surfing at Scarborough Beach despite a national tsunami warning. Video / Supplied
Judith Collins and Winston Peters say the base will help in the fight against transnational crime. Video / Mark Mitchell
Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss injury gaps, who will cover the third halfback role and the Lions' win in the lead-up to the All Blacks tour squad naming. Video / NZ Herald
Mike Seawright, Director of ReliefAid, speaks to Ryan Bridge about the situation on the ground in Gaza and what urgent action is required to relieve the issues of hunger there.
Business with 2degrees: Kiwibank $500M cap raise landing flat and the flightpath for the new Air NZ chief executive.
The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister discusses the tsunami threat for NZ after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.
Scott Pritchard, CEO of Precinct Properties, tells of the change - and which high-profile tenants are in its offices. Video \ Jason Dorday
Resources Minister Shane Jones admitted he missed New Zealand’s overnight tsunami alert after turning his phone off and going to bed early following “a glass or three of red wine”.