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Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

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.

Ukraine peace talks, Apprentice drop, & Wellington anti-bullying drive | NZ Herald News Update

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

Frank Film: Sheelagh McHaffie | Finding the Light

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.

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

Liam Dann explains what to expect in Budget 2025

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

CTU meet with Workplace Relations Minister

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

Temuka service station ram-raid caught on CCTV

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 media

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

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech

Northcote modular apartment project: bosses forecast December finish date

TCL Modular plans to open a show suite so people get the first look inside the Northcote units. Video \ Jason Dorday

The Green party releases its alternative Budget

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

Kim Kardashian's court appearance is a 'heroic effort' says her lawyer

"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.

Ambulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in Timaru

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

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

David Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programme

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

Drug Sales Go Digital, Kids Struggle Post-Covid, & Trump Visits Middle East | NZ Herald News Update

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

Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor

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.

Kea Kids: Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor

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.