Raygun's controversial Olympics performance (2024)

Barrister Clive Elliott told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about the next steps to expect from the Kim Dotcom saga. Video / NewstalkZB

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, supermarkets leave Kiwis out of pocket, five people charged over Matthew Perry death, City Mission food parcels still suspended.

Australian dancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has pleaded with people to stop harassing her family and friends. Video / SkySport

No one has been allowed to film inside a New Zealand data centre before - until now.

Security footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / Supplied

Skydive Tauranga owner Gui Calmelet says most of his cruise ship customers are crew members. Video / Harriet Laughton

Associate Education Minister David Seymour says 78 groups have applied to open new charter schools or convert existing state schools. Video / Dean Purcell

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice

CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel

A leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston responds to the independent review into disability support services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.

Focus Live: Adrian Orr and Reserve Bank face politicians after OCR cut

Mike Hosking quizzes Adrian Orr as to why he moved to cut the official cash rate. Video / Newstalk ZB

A Deloitte report says Auckland should promote Māori culture further to create a unique identity on the world stage. Video / Whakaata Māori

Harnessing harakeke – a Christchurch start-up launches a new future for a traditional taonga. Video / Frank Film

Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

Jason Walbridge stepped into the new role in July.Video / Jason Oxenham

Qantas is marking over 60 years of connecting Kiwis with Australians featuring the true story of a NZ-Aussie couple who met while travelling overseas.Video / Qantas

Veteran goalkeeper Kyle Baxter opens up on his love for Napier City Rovers and goalkeeping.Video / Neil Reid

A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm.Caption: Video / Grant Routen

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.

At least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.

The land, which now only has the trailer left behind by the thieves, was leased from the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Grace Odlum

Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland.Video / NZ Herald

The constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.

Dame Lisa Carrington, Finn Butcher, and Issac McHardie were among the athletes who arrived home today after New Zealand's most successful Olympics ever. Video / Cameron Pitney

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020. Video / NZ Herald

Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block.Video / NZ Herald

Victoria Pheasant Riordan puts hands around her neck as she recounts Pauline Hanna's description of strangulation threat from Philip Polkinghorne.

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Police investigate meth-laced lollies, NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter and all eyes on the Official Cash Rate.

Travel was the big lesson learned by CBHS last time they played Nelson College. Video / George Heard

Dame Claudia Orange reflects on the past and the present of the Treaty of Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald

All Blacks Sam Darry, Will Jordan and Cortez Ratima speak about their shortcomings against Argentina and their preparation for this weekend's game. Video / Dean Purcell

It’s been called the "economists' super bowl", so will tomorrow’s OCR announcement and monetary policy statement deliver a touchdown, and what will it mean for you?

Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Minister Judith Collins announced that the Government will end restrictions on gene technology. Video / Jason Oxenham

Police end a fifteen-hour standoff, tragic end to search for five-year-old boy and fears for New Zealand's construction industry. Video / NZ Herald / Getty