First-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.

West Auckland’s LynnMall evacuated, armed police swarm shopping precinct after threat

It all started with 4.5 litres of Porter on a stovetop. Video / Frank Film

Social Development Minister Louise Upston responds to allegations concerning her former press secretary Michael Forbes. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Duchess of Sussex has released a video of herself twerking while pregnant with Princess Lilibet to celebrate her daughter’s fourth birthday.

Chase Gage borrowed his stepdaughter's horse to rescue a tethered horse stranded at times up to its neck in Waioweka River floodwaters. Video / Radio 1XX Newsroom; Georgina Hudson.

Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspension

President Trump says the new travel ban was spurred by an attack in Colorado. Video / AFP

A video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOC

A house caught fire on Fenruss St overnight.

Chelsea Daniels from The Front Page podcast joins Ryan Bridge this morning. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Property with GJ Gardner Homes 5 June. Video / Herald NOW

Northern Advocate reporter Brodie Stone gives an update on the boat fire in Paihia. Video / Herald NOW

Dave Letele and Deborah Pead speak to Ryan Bridge Video / Herald NOW

Drone footage shows snow coverage in Tekapo. Video / George Heard

Ryan Bridge talks to Paul Spoonley about NZ's population and future concerns. Video / Herald NOW

Acting McKenzie District Mayor says black ice will be a danger for drivers. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Ex Black Caps coach Gary Stead talks to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Settlement near Taupo on evacuation alert after heavy rain has caused river to swell to breaking point. Video / Herald NOW

Grocery Commissioner worried about power imbalance between suppliers and supermarkets. Video / Herald NOW

PM's deputy press secretary has resigned after "serious and concerning" allegations were made against him. Video / NZ Herald

Fire and Emergency had about to 60 callouts in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Hundreds of thousands of “nurdles” have washed up on Waiheke’s Oneroa Beach. Video / Dean Purcell, Alyse Wright

Reporter Sinembali is on the Parliament steps, where supporters have turned out for 3 MPs facing possible suspension for their haka in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.

“I can't kick to the head, because I can't reach that high now, but I can take someone's knee out,” says 86-year-old martial arts teacher Mary Patu.

MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice