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MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo)

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (Te Reo) - October 9 2025.

Watch: Unauthorised haka after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech

After a planned waiata at the conclusion of Kaipara’s speech, the majority of those in the public gallery erupted into a haka that was not sanctioned by the House.

NZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members

NZ Herald Live: Rawiri Waititi and Te Pati Maori speak to the media and party members following question time. Video / NZ Herald

David Seymour and Winston Peters on Israel-Hamas peace plan prospects

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Foreign Minister Winston Peters weigh in on developments in a possible Israel-Hamas peace plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English)

MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech (English) - October 9 2025.

Caravan dragged through streets of Christchurch

Dashcam footage has spotted a caravan that appears to have disintegrated being dragged through the streets of Christchurch. Video / RD Kawana

'Blessed are the peacemakers': Trump says both Israel and Hamas have accepted a peace plan

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached over the first phase in a peace plan for Gaza.

New report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zones

Alison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.