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South Island giant moa de-extinction plans: Sir Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal Biosciences

Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: July 9th 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 9th 2025

Return of the moa

Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Colossal Biosciences

Roblox decoded

Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

Two-year-old golden retriever Remy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George Heard

All Blacks captain out with torn calf

Scott Barrett will miss the rest of the All Blacks’ test series against France after the 31-27 win in Dunedin. Video / Mark Mitchell

Hipkins criticises COVID response inquiry and US pushes for Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the inquiry into NZ's Covid 19 response provides a platform for conspiracy theorists; the US government pushes for ceasefire in Gaza.

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign

Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

Travel Tuesday with Lorna Riley

TripNotes podcast host, Lorna Riley gives us insight into all things travel.

Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River

Emergency services are at the scene of a submerged car in Christchurch’s Avon River.

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders and Covid inquiry continues | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders, Texas flooding death toll climbs and Covid inquiry continues.

Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan tries Woolworths' new 'tearless' onions

The new onion variety is a first for the New Zealand market.

Acting PM David Seymour believes banks are paying their fair share of tax.

The Act leader responded to questions about it emerged the Finance Minister was assessing banks' tax settings. Video / Mark Mitchell

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds to questions about opposition to his new bill.

As the Regulatory Standards Bill goes before a select committee, Seymour responded to some of the criticism. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to the media on the Regulatory Standards Bill, with the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee hearing the first day of oral submissions.

Lego Masters Australia: Grandmasters of the Galaxy - Trailer

Legendary brick builders from around the world compete for the title of Grandmaster of the Galaxy in the new series airing on Three. Video / Warner Bros. Discovery

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to media

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to the media

FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’

The Government is tweaking its flagship family tax policy by increasing the maximum refund amount and lifting the income threshold. Video / Mark Mitchell