Crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1 (2024)

A man has died in an incident that brought police swarming into the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. Video / Hayden Woodward

Offenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended and spoke to media after the tangi for Māori monarch Kiingi Tūheitia.

Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country.Video / NZH

Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland.Video / NZH

Woman defends her actions saying she was trying to help passengers on the Chinese domestic flight who were disturbed by the noise.Video / @shanghaidaily / X

Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

Try venison mince for a lean, flavourful pizza topping. Video / Fresh Recipes

Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming

Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell

Sophie Devine has announced she will step down as captain of the White Ferns T20 side after the Women’s T20 World Cup in October. Video / Corey Fleming

The Rings of power red carpet heats up for a special preview of season 2.

A summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson Bluck

Phillip Polkinghorne today arrived with his sons, Ben and Taine Polkinghorne, as well as his sister Ruth as the Defence opens its case. Video / Carson Bluck

NZ Herald's Shayne Currie and Susie Nordqvist discuss TVNZ posting an after-tax loss of $85 million. Video / NZ Herald

In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.

The airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. Video / Alyse Wright

The Coast hosted a celebrity netball match ahead of Daffodil Day to raise money for the Cancer Society. Video / Cameron Pitney

The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.

Darleen Tana challenges the Green party's attempt to remove her from Parliament, securing an injunction. Video / Carson Bluck

MetService Weather: 29th of August - 2nd of September Video / Metservice

The Green Party whip told media after a High Court hearing in Auckland that the party and Tana agreed to delay any meeting until after the judicial review application is heard.

Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media live in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Air New Zealand’s underlying profit has dived, more than halving to $222 million. Video / Air NZ

A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service

Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros. Video / NZ Herald

Entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer chats to the cast ahead of the season 2 premiere and finds out just how much they miss us. Video / Supplied

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.

Inside the Rovers: Bill and Ben’s Big Day. Video / Neil Reid

Green Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk is challenging a new housing development that plans to install a wastewater pipe through his property. Video / Dean Purcell

Chlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.

A wild brawl erupted inside a Tauranga Sikh Temple and spilled into a nearby mall where swords were used - at least one injured person is in hospital.

Focus Live: Green Party give update on Darleen Tana

Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell

The jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial has viewed footage from October 17, 2020, showing three people, including one believed to be Polkinghorne, entering Auckland Eye.

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, investigations into horror crash continue, Wellington looking at beam e-scooter issues and Oasis are back together.

Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Getty

Three people were hurt after a car crashed into an apartment building on Vincent St in Central Auckland on Tuesday evening. Video / John Weekes

A brief history of the gangs in New Zealand and where they hail from.