Cambridge University's Dr Chris Smith on Covid mutations and why the virus doesn't want to kill us

NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.

Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka

America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright

Social Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ Herald

How To Get Rid Of Acne For Good, According To An Expert

Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell

A Nelson-based alarm and security systems company shared a video of a suspected drunk driver slamming through its doors at full speed. Video / Nelson Alarms Security Systems

A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him.

US calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign.

Naples, Italy, has been confirmed as the host of the 38th America's Cup.

Raised in the shadows – Canterbury artist Sheelagh McHaffie draws the light she’s fought to find. Video / Frank Film Made with funding from NZ on Air.

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Brooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word.

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large, Liam Dann breaks down all you need to know about the upcoming budget. Video / NZ Herald

Willis emphasises it should not be weaponised against women. Video / Jason Dorday

Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff, economist Craig Renney and secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges speak after meeting with Minister Brooke van Velden

CCTV footage shows two hooded offenders using a stolen car to ram the front doors of a Temuka petrol station around 3.23am, before fleeing with stolen items.

Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to the media after a Pre-Budget 2025 Social Investment Speech at the Southern Initiative.

Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.

MPs face record suspensions, uncertainty surrounds Ukraine peace talks, and NZ’s net migration drops sharply.

Meet Auckland’s newest action stars! Reporter Hailey is checking out a real-life stunt school where kids of all abilities are flying through the air and crashing through zombies.

The biggest night on New Zealand’s literary calendar is here.

Kiwi flyweight Kai Kara-France will fight for the UFC world title against Alexandre Pantoja in Las Vegas in June.

Christopher Luxon has slated the Green Party's alternative Budget , saying the whole thing is madness. Video / Mark Mitchell

A group of workers claimed they paid between $10,000-$50,000 in cash to Indian agents for visas to work in NZ. Video / Ben Dickens

The ACT minister was responding to a question from Labour when she used the word. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch a heated back and forth around the topic of pay equity. Video / Parliament TV

Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell

"I think it was, you know, a heroic effort on her part," says Kardashian's lawyer, after the reality TV star appeared in Paris court.

An ambulance was stolen and taken for a joyride in Timaru while medical staff were preparing a patient for transfer. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media on budget 2025

David Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ Herald

NZ drug markets shift online, Covid-born kids face school challenges, and Trump meets Saudi leaders on visit to Middle East.

Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Released by second-tier English club Hull City, Mason Johnson has now made Napier City Rovers his home. Video / Neil Reid

Police forensics team and detectives continue to comb Onekawa properties in the hunt for Kaea Karauria's killer. Video / Neil Reid