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Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update

Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand

Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

New Zealand

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

The Santa Claus Show has come to town, for the last time ever

New Zealand

The Santa Claus Show has come to town, for the last time ever

The legendary Tim Bray Theatre Company is closing up shop, with one last explosion of Christmas cheer! Reporter Ryan goes behind the curtain with the cast of the show.

Inside Air NZ’s newest plane

Inside Air NZ’s newest plane

Business

Inside Air NZ’s newest plane

The Beta Technologies battery-powered plane will operate trial flights in NZ in 2025. It will then operate cargo flights. Video / Dean Purcell / BETA Technologies

One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch

One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch

New Zealand

One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch

Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard

MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th

New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th

MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / Metservice

PM Luxon fields question over ferries announcement

New Zealand

PM Luxon fields question over ferries announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fields question from media over today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.

New Zealand

Chris Hipkins responds to ferries announcement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.

NZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcement

New Zealand

NZH Live: Govt makes ferry announcement

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.

Man allegedly murdered in Massey driveway death

New Zealand

|crime

Man allegedly murdered in Massey driveway death

A man has been charged with murder after another man was run over and killed in a driveway in Massey, West Auckland.

Vonz Kaukau and his rēwana bread

Vonz Kaukau and his rēwana bread

Kahu

Vonz Kaukau and his rēwana bread

A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rēwana bread business. Video / RNZ

New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand

New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update

The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

Community pantry shares aroha through kai

New Zealand

Community pantry shares aroha through kai

The giving spirit is year-round in Ashburton, where reporter Kora meets one whānau helping to keep the neighbourhood fed with their pātaka kai.

New Zealand

Police are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in Massey

Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch school goes viral for second year with prizegiving performance

New Zealand

Christchurch school goes viral for second year with prizegiving performance

Christchurch's St Andrew's College has gone viral for a second year running, this time with a cover of British band Coldplay’s 2008 hit Viva La Vida. Video / Stacmusic

Homicide investigation launched after man shot dead in Naenae

Homicide investigation launched after man shot dead in Naenae

New Zealand

Homicide investigation launched after man shot dead in Naenae

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead in Naenae, Lower Hutt this afternoon. Video / Trisha I-Terangi Papuni

Nicola Willis on looming ferry decision

Nicola Willis on looming ferry decision

New Zealand

Nicola Willis on looming ferry decision

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says an announcement on the Cook Strait ferries will be made later in the week. Video / Mark Mitchell

SPCA: 'Great day for greyhounds' as Racing Minister announces plans to ban the sport

New Zealand

|politics

SPCA: 'Great day for greyhounds' as Racing Minister announces plans to ban the sport

Winston Peters says greyhound racing will be phased out over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement

New Zealand

|politics

NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement

Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement

Politics

Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcamps

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell

Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'

Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'

Politics

Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'

Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark Mitchell

Napier deluge causes flooding to shop display

New Zealand

Napier deluge causes flooding to shop display

Water leaking into Max Napier clothing store on Monday night amid heavy rainfall. Video / Bryony Robinson

New Zealand

Explainer: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

What the Treaty Principles Bill is all about.

Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand

Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald

Ōhope tamariki goes viral with hearty waiata

New Zealand

Ōhope tamariki goes viral with hearty waiata

Reporter Emaa talks to Waiaro, an East Coast kid with a passion for singing, who’s going viral on Facebook with her favorite songs.

New Zealand

Serious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of Tokoro

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser

Willis and Renney barred from Treasury lock-ups

New Zealand

Willis and Renney barred from Treasury lock-ups

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on CTU economist Craig Renney being barred from Treasury lock-ups. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon on recent developments in the bootcamp pilot

Christopher Luxon on recent developments in the bootcamp pilot

New Zealand

Christopher Luxon on recent developments in the bootcamp pilot

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is asked about recent developments in the bootcamp pilot. Video / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand|politics

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis post-cabinet press conference

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis announce changes within the banking sector. Video / Mark Mitchell

Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire

New Zealand

Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire

Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver

Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update

Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand

Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update

Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealand

Markets with Madison: Venture capital

This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed companies. Now new ventures are underway with their guidance.

Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city

Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city

Crime

Auckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across city

Police arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / Supplied

Reacher season 3 date confirmed at CCXP Brazil

Entertainment

Reacher season 3 date confirmed at CCXP Brazil

Stars discuss details of new season where Prime Video unveiled its first teaser trailer. Video / Prime Video

World

Macron greets Prince William, Zelensky, Trump at Notre Dame reopening

Macron greets Prince William, Zelensky, Trump at Notre Dame reopening. Video / AFP

Bootcamp participants arrested, fire in Canterbury | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand

Bootcamp participants arrested, fire in Canterbury | NZ Herald News Update

Bootcamp participants that absconded arrested. Firefighters battle massive Canterbury blaze. Notre Dame to reopen. Video / NZ Herald

Classic berry pavlova

Classic berry pavlova

Lifestyle

Classic berry pavlova

This stunning pavlova has all the wow factor but is easy to make. Video / Fresh Media

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