Murray Kirkness
New ZealandeditorMaleb. 19706.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Murray Kirkness is the editor-in-chief of the NZ Herald, known for his strong advocacy for integrating video content into the newsroom's strategy. He believes that embracing video will enhance audience engagement and create new revenue opportunities for the publication.
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Editor-in-Chief Murray Kirkness picks the week’s best features, interviews and investigations.
Trump likely to drain Reflecting Pool again, following peeling paint and algaeNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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UK support for monarchy at its lowest level in 30 yearsNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Caribbean resort fire kills Italian tourist, 1700 guests evacuatedNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Prince William celebrates 44th birthday and Father’s Day with family tributeNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Sir Keir Starmer allies say PM preparing to step down after loss of supportNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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First suspect case of H5 bird flu found in Western AustraliaNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
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Gay people to be jailed in Ghana under new legislationNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
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‘Trad wives’ are a myth as women have always worked, expert saysNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
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We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlookNew Zealand· 2026-03-07
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Donald Trump rules out Iran deal without ‘unconditional surrender’New Zealand· 2026-03-07
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Royal Navy destroyer’s Cyprus mission delayed by welding workNew Zealand· 2026-03-05Murray Kirkness is the Editor-in-Chief who picks the week’s best features.
Muscat is a major draw for people stranded by airspace closings and willing to pay a premium to evacuateNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
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Cleo Smith’s parents sell Australian home years after kidnapping ordealNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
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Burger King launches AI bot to monitor worker courtesy in US trial rolloutNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Murray Kirkness praised Miri as an incredible newsroom leader and award-winning journalist.
Media Insider: NZME/NZ Herald editorial changes - a new editorial advisory board leader, a new associate editor and a new BusinessDesk publisherNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s tech firm Block launches ‘biggest corporate job cull’ in US historyNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
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Police allege kidnapped 85yo Christopher Baghsarian of Sydney was killed within 48 hours; accused face courtNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
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Central Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
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Police seize $119k worth of Pokemon, One Piece card collections allegedly linked to major drug trafficking operationNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
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US mother Kouri Richins on trial for husband’s fentanyl deathNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
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Australia backs removing Andrew from line of successionNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
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Reo Marsh jailed for murdering Mary ‘Mama’ Benedito on Gold CoastNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
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Bacon: The scary truth (it’s classed as carcinogenic) – and the healthiest supermarket rashersNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
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Ex-NRL star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney shootingNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
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Hugh Hefner’s widow Crystal Hefner calls for investigation into Playboy founder’s foundationNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
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Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies after 17-storey fall in ThailandNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
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Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prisonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980sNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
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Man arrested over firearms offences as police search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont at South Australia propertyNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
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‘Britain’s Jews are under threat’: Police chief’s warning after massacre plotters jailedNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
