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Kiwi surgeon helps reconstruct Ukrainian soldier's face

Auckland plastic surgeon Mark Gittos flew to Lviv to rebuild an injured Ukrainian soldier's face.

Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn

Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn outside Arrowtown, opens on July 5th. Video \ Jason Dorday

Building worlds through music

Arli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason Dorday

Marlborough residents warned 'be ready to evacuate'

Residents in a small Marlborough town have been warned to "be ready to evacuate" after a stopbank became unstable.

Weather warnings in place and pills being sold in fake blister packs | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Weather warnings remain, pills being sold in fake blister packs and Te Pāti Māori expected to campaign hard.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June. Video / MetService

Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado

"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason Dorday

Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough

Rescue helicopter crew reveals extent of flooding damage in Marlborough's Havelock area. Video / GCH Aviation

Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse

Assistant Commander of Fire and Emergency NZ Dave Hatton describes the scene after a small tornado hit Avondale, Auckland. Video / Supplied, Alyse Wright

Dairy, beef and lamb on the up but cropping farmers 'struggling'

Update on the farming sector with Canterbury farmer Richard Loe on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: June 27, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: June 27, 2025

Sail GP returns to Auckland in 2026

Liv Mackay Black Foils Strategist talks to Ryan Bridge after the announcement Sail GP will return to Auckland in 2026. Video / Herald NOW

Trevor Mallard target of court case over use of ‘Baby Shark’, sprinklers during parliament protest

The lawyer representing a child suing over the parliament protests joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald News Update: June 23, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: June 23, 2025

Local state of emergency for Marlborough and evacuations taking place

Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Ryan Bridge as local state of emergency is in place and evacuations are taking place. Video / Herald NOW

A very cautionary kitchen tale

Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

MPs pay tribute to Moana Natasha Kemp, and housing is likely to give some people a ‘golden opportunity’.

Orca dies in shallows at Christchurch beach

An orca has died in the shallows of Waimairi Beach, Christchurch this afternoon. DoC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene. Video / DoC