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Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test

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Several people dead after major house fire, police hunted for missing children after blaze

Upset neighbour described the owners of the property as a "lovely family".

15 Nov 06:34 AM

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Auckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue found

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Afternoon quiz: What does the 'E' in IKEA stand for?

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Thunderstorm warning for Canterbury as hail hits Christchurch

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Two more hornet nests found in Glenfield, further searches planned

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Bereaved father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in 70,000 vehicles

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Thunderstorm warning for Canterbury as hail hits Christchurch

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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite peace talks

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14 Nov 06:35 PM

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From foes to friends: German and NZ air forces train together

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14 Nov 06:00 PM

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NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Bank sector dominated by main four and Kiwis fear AI privacy breach

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14 Nov 02:43 AM

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NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the media

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New measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to Asia

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Auckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue found

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'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outage

Melissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.

15 Nov 05:00 AM

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'Bargain to be had': Coromandel bay for sale for well below its $9m RV

Massive chunk of coastal land close to where NZ’s rich-listers go to unwind.

15 Nov 12:55 AM

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'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

One central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.

15 Nov 03:00 AM

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How a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assault

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'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

One central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.

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‘Can never explain how grateful I am’: Mum's double lung transplant gift from stranger

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'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outage

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NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Venezuela pushes for peace and no sign of easing food prices

'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

Auckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue found

Afternoon quiz: What does the 'E' in IKEA stand for?

Thunderstorm warning for Canterbury as hail hits Christchurch

Two more hornet nests found in Glenfield, further searches planned

Bereaved father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in 70,000 vehicles

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Venezuela pushes for peace and no sign of easing food prices

Thunderstorm warning for Canterbury as hail hits Christchurch

The liberating joy of ballet in old age

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite peace talks

From foes to friends: German and NZ air forces train together

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Bank sector dominated by main four and Kiwis fear AI privacy breach

NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the media

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Three winners split record-breaking Lotto jackpot, get $18.3m each

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit

'Dresses kissed the dirt': NZ Cup punters in frocks and finery drenched amid 'huge' hail

How a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assault

New measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to Asia

Tenants move out claiming blocked loos left 'squelching carpet'

‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detected

Rebuilding tourism: Air links crucial to prosperity

How Felicity Roxburgh plans to reshape NZ’s trade voice

Dairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatility

Boardrooms split on staff outlook as AI reshapes workforce

Three winners split record-breaking Lotto jackpot, get $18.3m each

New measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to Asia

Losing their way: Third-quarter woes haunt All Blacks ahead of England test

Cop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirement

'Dresses kissed the dirt': NZ Cup punters in frocks and finery drenched amid 'huge' hail

'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

Warriors to play Broncos in Brisbane twice as 2026 draw unveiled

Three winners split record-breaking Lotto jackpot, get $18.3m each

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit

'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

Auckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue found

'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outage

'Bargain to be had': Coromandel bay for sale for well below its $9m RV

'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

How a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assault

'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air

‘Can never explain how grateful I am’: Mum's double lung transplant gift from stranger

Anti-gravity tech helping children with cerebral palsy walk freely again

Police visiting woman on unrelated matter find dead man on deck with 'shrine' around body

Why is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?

The 932 day wait for High Court - is there another way to get justice for sexual assault victims?

Life advice from Nola and Nola - both turning 100 in the same week

‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 45

Why is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?

From foes to friends: German and NZ air forces train together

The 932 day wait for High Court - is there another way to get justice for sexual assault victims?

Life advice from Nola and Nola - both turning 100 in the same week

‘Just wanted the stories told’: Legacy left by a military historian after his death at 45

'Reality many are living': Foodbank demand grows 'exponentially'

Hōhepa named top winner at Hawke’s Bay Business Awards

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