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Pilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermath

Helicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.

10 Nov 07:05 AM

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Revealed: Tom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackers

Official documents show armed soldiers expert in tracking joined police to find fugitive.

10 Nov 06:40 AM

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Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

The debate between political opponents was sparked by a new Treasury report.

10 Nov 06:19 AM

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Hundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraud

10 Nov 03:26 AM

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'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

10 Nov 03:18 AM

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East Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypass

10 Nov 03:18 AM

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One taken to hospital after Hastings e-scooter and vehicle crash

10 Nov 03:06 AM

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Ancient billfish find becomes lasting tribute to Otago scientist

10 Nov 03:03 AM

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Tourism hit by Tongariro fire

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10 Nov 04:22 AM

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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10 Nov 02:52 AM

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Man takes stolen earthmover for a drunken joyride

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10 Nov 12:44 AM

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Hawke's Bay Coastguard saves almost fully sumberged boat after it flipped

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10 Nov 12:33 AM

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10 Nov 12:00 AM

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NZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire update

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09 Nov 11:45 PM

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NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels MPs and Government's meth action plan

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09 Nov 11:39 PM

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09 Nov 10:07 PM

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Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

10 Nov 06:19 AM

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Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

10 Nov 06:00 AM

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'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this evening

10 Nov 04:19 AM

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Schoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her

10 Nov 06:11 AM

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‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boom

10 Nov 02:59 AM

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'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over Napier

10 Nov 02:52 AM

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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26 Sep 04:59 PM

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26 Sep 07:00 AM

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Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

10 Nov 06:19 AM

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Market close: NZX flat after Vital move

10 Nov 05:37 AM

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'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years

10 Nov 05:00 AM

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'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away

10 Nov 01:35 AM

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Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two years

10 Nov 01:00 AM

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‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar project

10 Nov 12:30 AM

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Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita

10 Nov 12:12 AM

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Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

10 Nov 06:00 AM

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Market close: NZX flat after Vital move

10 Nov 05:37 AM

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'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years

10 Nov 05:00 AM

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Back-alley dentist who botched op has Auckland clinic up for mortgagee sale

10 Nov 05:00 AM

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‘They’re quite concerned’: Measles drive sees more whānau get vaccinated

Te Hiku Hauora’s Moko Van is taking vaccinations to remote Far North towns.

10 Nov 02:30 AM

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'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this evening

The thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay.

10 Nov 04:19 AM

Rotorua Daily Post

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

Crews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.

10 Nov 03:18 AM

Bay of Plenty Times

Schoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her

The 6-year-old told police it happened on repeated occasions when the teen was visiting.

10 Nov 06:11 AM

Hawkes Bay Today

Cyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decision

Edaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.

10 Nov 06:11 AM

Whanganui Chronicle

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

Crews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.

10 Nov 03:18 AM

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'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfire

10 Nov 02:00 AM

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'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flips

10 Nov 01:55 AM

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'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away

10 Nov 01:35 AM

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Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

10 Nov 01:33 AM

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Country’s biggest property investor group evicted from Facebook

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10 Nov 01:05 AM

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Country’s biggest property investor group evicted from Facebook

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Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two years

10 Nov 01:00 AM

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Large unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlon

10 Nov 01:00 AM

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Little back in the race for world cross-country honours

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iPhone SOS feature helps rescue lost walker near Days Bay

10 Nov 12:48 AM

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Pilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermath

Revealed: Tom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackers

Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

Schoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her

Cyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decision

'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years

Back-alley dentist who botched op has Auckland clinic up for mortgagee sale

Tourism hit by Tongariro fire

'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this evening

Hundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraud

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

East Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypass

One taken to hospital after Hastings e-scooter and vehicle crash

Ancient billfish find becomes lasting tribute to Otago scientist

Tourism hit by Tongariro fire

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Man takes stolen earthmover for a drunken joyride

Hawke's Bay Coastguard saves almost fully sumberged boat after it flipped

Watch: What just happened with Te Pāti Māori expelling two MPs?

NZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire update

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels MPs and Government's meth action plan

Watch: Te Pāti Māori announce expulsion of two MPs

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Wellington

Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this evening

Schoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her

‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boom

'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over Napier

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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

Luxon calls for 'mature' conversation on asset recycling, Hipkins pledges to hold on to all state assets

Market close: NZX flat after Vital move

'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years

'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away

Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two years

‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar project

Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita

Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum

Market close: NZX flat after Vital move

'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 years

Back-alley dentist who botched op has Auckland clinic up for mortgagee sale

‘They’re quite concerned’: Measles drive sees more whānau get vaccinated

'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this evening

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

Schoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her

Cyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decision

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfire

'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flips

'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Country’s biggest property investor group evicted from Facebook

The Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David Carter

Country’s biggest property investor group evicted from Facebook

The Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David Carter

Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two years

Large unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlon

Little back in the race for world cross-country honours

iPhone SOS feature helps rescue lost walker near Days Bay

Man takes stolen earthmover for a drunken joyride

Hawke's Bay Coastguard saves almost fully sumberged boat after it flipped

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