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Photo / Xero]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sir-rod-stewart-lauds-king-charles-for-putting-little-ratbag-donald-trump-in-his-place-during-us-state-visit/KVG2ZG3QUNHBZORF3JCTD4ITIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:54:16.668Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:54:16.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sir Rod Stewart lauds King Charles for putting ‘little ratbag’ Donald Trump ‘in his place’ during US state visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TA5MTVOQ6RB7FOJMW7KVOYUXD4.jpg?auth=b220765a5d4b0d0baa262016d88c436827a3e8d97bd52699ec4110fedd796d25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King Charles (left) meets Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood as they attend an event at London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. 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Photo / Jason Dorday]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak-kiwi-passenger-in-good-health-ahead-of-quarantine-in-australia/GBVKTT65NFEWTPWBFLXC3KZQXQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:15:00.415Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:15:00.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: Kiwi passenger in good health before quarantine in Australia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O6ZATEZR35CKVDVBRVTMNYQBPI.jpg?auth=e7fb0fbc9f3bd4c7962326f1c2be0e8f797322e250427b7798ca238c052e281d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/drug-kingpin-madison-fraser-webb-pulled-family-into-syndicate-ubered-firearm-to-hamilton/LDT7UTW6EZAM7KF2KZ7PYZ7FDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:19:51.206Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:19:51.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drug kingpin Madison Fraser-Webb pulled family into syndicate, Ubered firearm to Hamilton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QMWZXDLXPFEJ7NCCPEQ7KA6IJQ.jpg?auth=51ca09c607aa91a7f994d8e405d4cd747cbcbcef0f304071d07c22bf6454c6e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mother and daughter: Ann Fraser, 58, left, and Cheyanne Fraser, outside the Hamilton District Court today before being sentenced on various charges. Photo / Belinda Feek]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/48-hours-in-bay-of-plenty-where-to-eat-and-stay/6W4PW3DG7ZABFAVYRUSCH7LLOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:00:00.513Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:00:00.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[48 hours in Bay of Plenty: Where to eat and stay]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/K52LIQ7UKBE25HFS4E5IAMU4G4.jpg?auth=69a635132765ce6e8739724ef23ec3f265bedfd1d90b51d0413b1cef8ae162d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A walk through the Pāpāmoa Hills is a must-do. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/paraplegic-woman-reunited-with-missing-wheelchair-after-unfortunate-mix-up-at-red-beach/HJDMDNJCQVGIJAMRNM7GAODNPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:00:00.529Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:00:00.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Paraplegic woman reunited with missing wheelchair after unfortunate mix-up at Red Beach]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/N6PCEUIPYVDCPBXDPBP4AOC3OQ.jpg?auth=679792773a48b6af82d37fb45fb90746b1878e7fa51e8c3526641b0d57351f6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Denny Cavanaugh has been reunited with her Triride wheelchair, which helps her live a "full life".]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-helicopter-over-riccarton-as-officers-hunt-stolen-vehicle-suspects/KEETPXQ7OBFAHMZS2ZU2TFQ3UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:09:25.735Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:09:25.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police helicopter airborne over Riccarton, Christchurch in hunt for stolen-vehicle suspects]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XZX7QTXLWFGQ3LQI7OH4FM35WI.png?auth=33a7085e8cd13b5456e855ea88092390a2e9b71ff216db81a3736e246491e78c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Police helicopter has been seen circling Riccarton this afternoon. Photo / FlightRadar24]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pressure-grows-on-uks-starmer-to-quit-as-pm/4ZLJFLPUCJE7PMR5B4KLPVUNDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:25:08.308Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:25:08.308Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership crisis deepens as Labour MPs urge him to resign]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BWTHTBAWM5DUNPU3H7TTIM3CZ4.jpg?auth=eea3facb6741128fc85885876d03336c0b7353a8dfe724c5f4ebb53dae351cca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove doubters wrong after disastrous local elections for Labour. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hamilton-dirt-bike-riders-one-arrest-as-police-hunt-more-offenders/YUYSJGOQ7JDDVPW6KG6DJXWBJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:58:21.138Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:58:21.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hamilton dirt bike riders: 1 arrest as police hunt more offenders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QVVK67NBZFEG7DVEWWSCU5MEFA.jpg?auth=7207927ff44c25c6c834c2b9480d2b955400113133c756d3231f5d7582750340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One person has been arrested after antisocial dirt bike riders rode through Hamilton City at the weekend. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nz-sharemarket-down-almost-1-amid-economic-slowdown-market-close/premium/K7WZFRNBFNHSHGCRZPDXV7RCFY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:36:09.272Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:36:09.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NZ sharemarket down almost 1% amid economic slowdown – Market close]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DRJC234CR425XBIIOVJLHORSIM.jpg?auth=f5a358e6802233a5ea361b34a2d74072d95803fd36f30d5f3529e7eee50f32f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). Photo / Thinkstock]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/mahe-drysdale-lists-council-hq-instead-of-home-address-on-companies-register/T25CFNL7P5DP3MIV6G6M4XHSAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:00:00.524Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:00:00.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mahé Drysdale lists Tauranga council HQ instead of home address on Companies Register]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7RDCJHJKSFBDVI5GWZVI5B6DAE.jpg?auth=b6fbbe7815f0ddcc6bd26788ce765e1dab05a0ad728b5039248793cdc6f3d2b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/afghan-interpreter-tells-court-martial-nzdf-member-capable-of-having-him-killed/OOG6VKCINVCVHGIPRZNINZ4SWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T08:21:00.736Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T08:21:00.736Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Afghan interpreter tells court-martial NZDF member capable of having him killed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4HY5DDQWWZHTNLSLFMXYBKPDLI.jpg?auth=47dab59239b21efa894645e561757abba9f72cbef2b8a168fbc9184780021973&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A court-martial continues at Auckland's Devonport Naval Base, where a member of the New Zealand Defence Force is accused of threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan. Photo / John Weekes
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/kawsar-ahmad-and-zeinab-ahmad-mother-and-daughter-accused-of-syria-slavery-to-be-housed-in-same-prison-as-erin-patterson/H6BSDNPIYJAGFLPVK5K5STSLFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:49:11.348Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:49:11.348Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kawsar Ahmad and Zeinab Ahmad: Mother and daughter accused of Syria slavery to be housed in same prison as Erin Patterson]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4ONGI6GE3JAALMROCR7YNR7LBU.jpg?auth=45dc259f625a145813a2b85b8d3667708076b794ca25eb02469dc7b8317a9fbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kawsar Ahmad was arrested at Melbourne Airport and has been charged with slavery offences. Photo / Australian Federal Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-sitting-pretty-in-confusing-start-to-te-pati-maori-mps-new-party-amid-ongoing-turmoil-adam-pearse/premium/CMFBEEIVKVEBNDBAJ62HAEDOVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:07:12.4Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:07:12.4Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Labour senses chances as Kapa-Kingi’s new party deepens Māori seats turmoil – Adam Pearse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/L5OT4FEURRC2FOR6WZXCZXG4XU.jpg?auth=e6ccda8ccc6b5b05d7cc06183bb6b8345499547de89418ee1050268cdc2509a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are wishing Kapa-Kingi well following her announcement. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/wellington-phoenix-delete-social-media-post-critical-of-chelsea-women-eden-park-match/6KW6IPJO6VDJLPCDYTKS3TYQMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:34:28.582Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:34:28.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wellington Phoenix delete social media post critical of Chelsea women Eden Park match]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SG7XREJKXJDX5FQKAVH4UYOFOU.jpg?auth=53c0b3e13096a5b1746463f575d3d6d115dcb03fc5dbf022546e0fbdafa2276c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wellington Phoenix appeared to take aim at the Chelsea FC Women playing an Auckland FC Invitational XI at Eden Park. Photos / Photosport, Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/ilca-world-championships-return-to-auckland-ahead-of-2028-olympics/YXZOXLEGHFCERNRTCOP7PUY7TI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:23:54.486Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:23:54.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ILCA world championships return to Auckland ahead of 2028 Olympics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XB3Q7EID6JBKJP33LAMAT3KXRA.jpg?auth=6cdc88b3a10447d8f08c3ebe74e37dfb6d41093d2ca482f6752f4623d1a31ca5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic-class sailing returns to Auckland in 2028. Photo / World Sailing]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/judith-collins-valedictory-speech-as-she-quits-parliament-after-24-years/462OXRWZCFFCNJSJBUN4IQZFNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:59:45.134Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:59:45.134Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judith Collins on her 24 years in Parliament and never knowing her place ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SFK3JU35O5GPDM76JVDVFGGQZI.jpg?auth=fcf38cdef5105bf4ef04f3ae0f89743b0533053523ab0a72753ef5b0a74abbd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judith Collins says the more cross-party work you do as an MP, the more you achieve. Photo / Mark Mitchell













 














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Photo / Anna Heath]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/inside-the-facility-where-a-kiwi-will-quarantine-after-being-on-hantavirus-ship/UIV7KDRPG5BRZLHYFND7RUET7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T02:25:59.947Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:25:59.947Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside the facility where a Kiwi will quarantine after being on hantavirus ship]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/K2UYZB64XRGQ5DM4LMOBILJUBU.jpeg?auth=f1cb4001c5436857bbdeb8224be89e4bb421b12a6c919bd6a5a958b393e36780&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction of the A$400m Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience ended in October 2022 as part of Australia’s Covid response, but it has never been fully used. 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Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/hospice-awareness-week-rotorua-charity-wants-to-start-the-conversation-about-death/DOZQJIBBTZFO5AQSPB4VACTDAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T02:03:00.41Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:03:00.41Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hospice awareness week: Rotorua charity wants to start the conversation about death]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Y3EBXFK3DNAAVNQFRX7DGNAQUA.jpg?auth=7ccee0b85c9290e3417c43089ca34ed8ec899ec6c8358e21ab93d7b6efef4945&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rotorua Community Hospice fundraising and marketing manager Jessica Meade encourages people to have important conversations about death. Photo / Annabel Reid]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dunedin-teen-who-fatally-stabbed-boy-at-bus-hub-has-prison-term-reduced/FC4Y7FUVTZC5TLWQW664VDPC44/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T02:30:26.395Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:30:26.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dunedin teen who fatally stabbed boy at bus hub has prison term reduced]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IPIP5N3SO5CNRG6LMVVAVBNIIQ.jpg?auth=e015df0eb39ef207c2c2b95a2e5b615e3fd36a9e4a39bb5134c2e28d718f1dc0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Enere McLaren-Taana, 16, was killed at the Dunedin bus hub in 2024. Photos / Ben Tomsett / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/dave-rennie-recalls-old-heads-to-complement-bold-new-all-blacks-era/premium/OCYOJAICXNAMJHSI3VTIZZ3WXE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T02:38:54.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T02:38:54.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dave Rennie recalls old heads to complement bold new All Blacks era – Liam Napier]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BNNESQBUQZDVXP772I3JMCGC2Q.jpg?auth=d59b8084e4833acf8842e4949a2e5f616b075fb810638b41e2af66ceee91d2e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Rennie has appointed Sir Graham Henry as an All Blacks selector. Photo /Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-sheep-dog-champs-preview-with-hawkes-bay-dog-trialist-rocky-hawkins/RRS2FZFONRHUJICNWOJGCOELOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:54:41.504Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:54:41.504Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Listen to The Country online: Sheep Dog Champs preview with Hawke’s Bay dog trialist Rocky Hawkins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OJJOTXDT3JBV3DTDASM6MCRUW4.jpg?auth=71d6633884ebfba928f152e621eb94afdcb86ebd93a15b0c3665ffb7df4aa8e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawke’s Bay dog trialist Rocky Hawkins spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Warren Buckland]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/mukesh-prashad-murder-trial-auckland-father-killed-5yo-girl-with-pillow/B3CJEVGEB5HXVA6BPPYTR3NRQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T04:48:59.84Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T04:48:59.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mukesh Prashad murder trial: Auckland father killed 5yo girl with pillow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IK7VFJCR2JBKXJQFDSELX3BQOY.jpg?auth=e5e0f61560798e88b95be045a8eacab96348b6654c7e6cfe848e8a94a0edd98e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auckland resident Mukesh Prashad is accused of having smothered his young daughter with a pillow before taking her to the Manukau Police Station. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/southland-police-warn-dating-app-users-after-assaults-in-queens-park/G3JXJTHO3JGGHCHQSX2E6DJDUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:10:56.327Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:10:56.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Southland police warn dating app users after assaults in Queens Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VYTGHBFXXVGTTGAB2NYMAJDXHM.jpg?auth=39ca97d0f1cef214426c4975e9c3f2aeca50b946b47e96ae747abbe036790d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dating app users are being warned to stay vigilant after two people were assaulted in separate incidents in the past week after arranging meet-ups online. Photo / Alicia Windzio, picture alliance via Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/lng-terminal-back-on-after-april-cabinet-decision-report/premium/TZ5ZIXD7FNF5JHYZUHGES4KDUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:05:11.778Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:05:11.778Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[LNG terminal back on after April Cabinet decision – report]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5U4R5O2ZRNCEHDZ2JWL6QBVGOU.jpg?auth=49fb68b822e2920157b4e93375d7b6937627950ef1e6bd82f6fbe3596b138f09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A ship carrying liquefied natural gas. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/ikea-owner-ingka-buys-cypress-hill-forest-in-tararua-district-deal/premium/6C5U3BJ56FE6BCQ46XJKQVH24I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:58:02.227Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:58:02.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ikea owner Ingka buys Cypress Hill Forest in Tararua district deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QGRHTEA5OZCLVDHG6S6AEJVLSI.jpg?auth=268381d6f52ccd414b16de31e2779d901b79e0e5d43c876aff2bfd9fadb7461a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/artwork-looted-by-nazis-found-in-the-home-of-dutch-collaborators-family/IO7U42BBWFAQ7NTQQA5OHU4P7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:51:51.399Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:51:51.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artwork looted by Nazis found in the home of Dutch collaborator’s family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZZ2ZRY44H5E3HJWKEU6KSDAWRE.jpg?auth=56f65e511541a51fb5011cc51e807261e5496f24693d57cf016c8c1377ed843f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Portrait Of A Young Girl, by Dutch artist Toon Kelder and stolen by the Nazis in 1940, was tracked down in the house of the descendants of a notorious Dutch SS collaborator. 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Photo / Bijou Johnson]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/raglan-world-surf-league-nz-pro-competition-hits-manu-bay-as-crowds-and-surfers-arrive/H4625BLMEJB7VBBVKYKKLTICAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:02:40.726Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:02:40.726Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Raglan: World Surf League NZ Pro Competition hits Manu Bay as crowds and surfers arrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DXVMTNRWUJABVHB5BF3OJDMT2M.JPG?auth=bedaed8203b8141dbd4d78a04d133054e4845eea3dd9685c3cdc6c1e01bdb496&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Surfers from all over the world will descend on Manu Bay this week. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-sitting-all-day-is-so-bad-for-you-and-what-to-do-about-it/premium/J7NUT6XEXRGADNVJPJ5H4MDHZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:00:00.651Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:00:00.651Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why sitting all day is so bad for you – and what to do about it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2YKIU5Y3ZZG6JJFPY25NSWOYCU.jpg?auth=ff89f84be7b121e06379c5274a8663bc2379ef0b840b6aca8211406efe4ee766&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[How much sitting is “too much” can vary by study, but most agree it's more than eight to 10 hours per day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/champagne-luxury-and-10-out-of-10-service-fijis-likuliku-lagoon-resort-has-earned-its-five-stars/D2RO5PGCCBGOVARFQN4RVCM6FQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:00:00.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:00:00.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Champagne, luxury and 10 out of 10 service: Fiji’s Likuliku Lagoon Resort has earned its five stars]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WURUQCX6CNGY3GBQBA5R7SFL3U.jpg?auth=31687a8702c08c42e73962773cb2b7730467f25dc4b966411bfde6c421176c6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An infinity pool at adults-only Likuliku Lagoon Resort on a 30C day. Photo / Hannah Filmer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-hidden-admin-costs-of-parenting-today-from-fundraisers-to-school-apps/premium/UUNVAX574VCCVGRLQ7NKUQSMHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:35:21.669Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:35:21.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The hidden admin costs of parenting today, from fundraisers to school apps]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3FIBDSUSDNAHJMV3IZJ25BLAVY.jpg?auth=c74f2592ca221881f54ee21ccf549877b11eeef86190fc946154103da62324f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Parenting now comes with a surprising amount of admin and costly expectations. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/hayden-panettiere-shares-shocking-moment-she-was-put-into-bed-with-very-famous-man-at-18-years-of-age/DWJTHRDYAJDNLNGMR3EGYKNTAM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:56:33.525Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T01:56:33.525Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere shares ‘shocking’ moment she was put into bed with ‘very famous man’ at 18 years of age]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VBAT46YPRFAIZOXU5IFOCFXCL4.jpg?auth=ba4da290abae3439d28d55f59ad5311e406f2992222a96fbceab5d7feb8a6b0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere had a harrowing experience when she was 18. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-port-how-a-south-americaasia-trade-corridor-could-work-matt-cowley/premium/LBZIGQDLMBF7TDYJ4RIBAEKE5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:55:00.292Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:55:00.292Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tauranga port: How a South America–Asia trade corridor could work - Matt Cowley]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YTCUAJWX7ZCBDOAKUJJ2NLYSCY.jpg?auth=fbbb1a033cb36d0583c414aa432ad4471d1e22376400a999eb559035c6bd0896&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Routing via New Zealand offers a credible alternative for South America–Asia trade, writes Matt Cowley. Photo / Kelly O'Hara]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/groom-jailed-after-killing-his-best-friend-on-his-wedding-night/6SQLH274RVAGRNRC7QHLOFGGX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:49:34.509Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:49:34.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Groom jailed after killing his best friend on his wedding night]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6YRAN5PNMJAX7EPY3M5K4M2Y4Q.jpg?auth=6e708435b6088d4327416f4261304a6e165a3bb68cb112419466e22f17432835&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James Shirah appears in court for his sentencing on May 11, 2026. Photo / Court TV]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/auckland-father-michael-cole-linked-to-451kg-meth-import-gets-home-detention/EDHYH2F3AFHNHOG55ONPK7U7JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:44:25.457Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:44:25.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland father Michael Cole, linked to 451kg meth import, gets home detention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TPM65IQMQRECVNHHZKI6YUNHBE.jpg?auth=46f3572261c4cf42ad5d4967ee5a0644568a0f252b7a787668cdf9a4e91d5149&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auckland resident Michael Cole has been sentenced to home detention for his "wilful blindness" to his son's drug offending.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/taupo-crash-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-motorcyclist/YDKLHXCJU5DEFCRW4EAJFXPR44/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:36:31.903Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:36:31.903Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taupō crash: Police appeal for help to find motorcyclist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NVM56Y63MFBYJONH4ZZ4CNGBOM.jpg?auth=9c96e80bcd9021448396f8790ef8ab2016389f16e4f866016455410c0288c836&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Police want to speak with the man pictured in relation to a serious crash in Taupō.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/xero-chief-apologises-after-days-of-disruptions-for-customers/YQLQEGBCGZHKPPMSH5O3IVIK5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:35:58.889Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:35:58.889Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Xero chief apologises after days of disruptions for customers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LX2HQNV2FBED5PEH6BGHYYVRYQ.jpg?auth=1cd868b9f1b3411378c99ea92fc953b0d801ec9b4e181c1abbc093df9fd052fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Photo / Xero]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/why-theres-more-to-nsw-than-sydney/2TNY75NTORD6JHAQS2DKWKNAFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:56:08.858Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:56:08.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why there’s more to NSW than Sydney ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/C4G7H3CFERBANOIN7SGASPSTOY.png?auth=edbceb523e550d7e44897d2a1404a429cefe1d28c9f9815b2535a500afc59da1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/football-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-curacao-world-cup-preparations-rocked-as-coach-resigns/UUSI3C43EJFMRMPYIKVE3XZIH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:11:17.883Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:11:17.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa World Cup: Curaçao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PYMLZTGMXRDMJCH7MDGNQ4HUOQ.jpg?auth=020faafaa1919e38f546a96e66967b8ee687bb120f48050bff54885181c178ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fred Rutten gestures during the international friendly football match between Curacao and China at Stadium Australia. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/bridge-or-tunnel-decision-on-second-waitemata-harbour-crossing-due-mid-year-chris-bishop-says/VDGA4KFVAZE6DIVW77NCSG7LQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:47:41.574Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T05:47:41.574Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bridge or tunnel? Decision on second Waitematā Harbour crossing due mid-year, Chris Bishop says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/27U2K4QC2ZBCTH7TETA7GNVWDY.jpg?auth=f7f9cd9c5ec94e2afd1edd82a71f77329b8e235e831e11e286d3d82b8f260797&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said a decision on the preferred route and method of Auckland's proposed second harbour crossing will be made by mid-year. Composite / Brett Phibbs, Jason Dorday]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/xero-founder-sir-rod-drury-withdraws-from-electrify-queenstown-keynote-speaker-role-amid-accusations/AVULZUW3OVAHJAVA53OSOMOTO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:12:09.103Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:12:09.103Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Xero founder Sir Rod Drury withdraws from Electrify Queenstown keynote speaker role amid accusations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IB7ZNI2KJJDI5A3FO3ZK7VHQH4.jpg?auth=5299bcb3a46c5ff13ea146136876c12a0c45211fb7a1d62c1871b78f7b1a749b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xero founder Sir Rod Drury was to speak at the Electrify Queenstown conference, a summit promoting electrification and clean energy solutions whose guest list includes deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Opposition leader Chris Hipkins. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/netflix-accused-of-illegal-data-collection-and-making-its-platform-addictive-to-children/4JHXDOGNZRCPVL5V4INFLKS5KU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T23:00:49.178Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T23:00:49.178Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netflix accused of illegal data collection and making its platform addictive to children ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Z2ASBWDVJZGGHP2GZDKRA5L4ZI.jpg?auth=a3e7e5a2d475a233979841b6c0f8fde11bfec4bff4c1dc5a8fbbbdcf530b1902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Netflix denies wrongdoing in a lawsuit that claims it makes its viewing experience addictive to children.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/parents-who-see-themselves-in-the-tragedy-of-rob-and-michele-reiner/premium/VAEWJWKPORHZLHSHRIUAUZM2QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T22:48:00.908Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:48:00.908Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parents who see themselves in the tragedy of Rob and Michele Reiner ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UCCWSXZOMBBPVA57IXDK36563A.jpg?auth=60bdc6205314377cad7dda80c0ccf62663cd52b7e05e67652f1f7734518406f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nick Reiner during his arraignment in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 23, 2026. Reiner is charged with murdering his parents at their home in December 2025. Photo / Chris Torres, Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/police-clock-car-at-200kmh-fleeing-officers-on-auckland-motorway-network-driver-to-face-court/V2SBRMBBPRE3XPA3BOMCNTCDPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T22:55:08.641Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:55:08.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police clock car at 200km/h fleeing officers on Auckland motorway network, driver to face court]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LEZA427SAJAZTIJZKT3BB4DFZA.jpg?auth=fba3aeeb04f9f7046f3c57d316998d2664468fba2a4c8cc116fb5e12ab45ce31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A driver fled police across two Auckland motorways reaching speeds of up to 200km/h before he was finally stopped by an officer laying road spikes. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/union-says-police-effectively-offered-06-pay-rise-and-its-membership-is-absolutely-gutted/EOWI26335RFURNCJ3SVQOGVEXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T22:33:27.526Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:33:27.526Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Union says police effectively offered ‘0.6%’ pay rise and its membership is ‘absolutely gutted’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GFVAC4WOF5CK3CSLJBCYHB4SZ4.jpg?auth=dcaf6540977ae8da4052aad877de8be3116563bb8047105b4edd671196c27d78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Police Association is for the first time driving a pay bargaining campaign, with the slogan "Repay the Risk". Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dunedin-woman-fears-800000-lost-in-online-romance-scam-with-fake-american-general/5XWQA3SIVJCK7APOA4ZC2ESIDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T22:12:36.223Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:12:36.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dunedin woman fears $800,000 lost in online romance scam with fake American general]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/R24KI7WPUBGVNCVU5QCUBURSBU.jpg?auth=3089c7f2f70ff5eec9a0180ef441096655548a9f9ba06f0eb83c6b07ddc8a747&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The woman had been sending money, purchasing vouchers, and transferring cryptocurrency and funds to a man who claimed to be a retired American general, Lee said. Photo / File
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/the-olive-press-liquidation-creditors-owed-nearly-3m-in-loans-shareholder-advances/AGVT7BQPMJG3RDGQHXBUWN36RI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T22:12:22.658Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:12:22.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Olive Press liquidation: Creditors owed nearly $3m in loans, shareholder advances]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PQRRFHZ4ZZETVMWIKAAEPM3PUY.jpg?auth=f2eaf59c127571d23c13a5cd22d7f73a1d55cc561f67ca58d121c4b3ed8bf81d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years operating in the Wairarapa region. 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Photo / Kenton Wright]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-tornado-damage-seen-in-new-cctv-footage/AW7GDIDO7RG5BA35ICM2BZ7TZY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:07:55.531Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T00:07:55.531Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tauranga tornado damage seen in new CCTV footage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3W7LY6X4PBEOLJQOR67IUJULCM.jpg?auth=a50dc7818a612efad0d471134ffc690086b9130ef0cc791237d06cdc78ceb588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ CCTV footage shows the moment a tornado touched down in Tauranga CBD on April 19, leaving a trail of destruction across the city.  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Sir Graham Henry has been appointed as an All Blacks selector.
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Photo / Photosport. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-says-truce-is-on-life-support-after-rejecting-irans-response-to-peace-plan-as-unacceptable/ZVPM2R7XCNC5FI3CP2JIFLX4RE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T03:06:27.987Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-12T03:06:27.987Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says truce is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s response to peace plan as ‘unacceptable’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IHOSNQ4WCJFFDKCFDFJFGUOC7U.jpg?auth=a7c17e6e5e548394bffb52a48d04143808504a5f7e720ee021e18a067486458a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. 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Photo / Apple Corps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/all-blacks-and-crusaders-star-will-jordan-shares-his-morning-routine-from-confronting-alarms-to-cold-showers/premium/WSJKC75QSJH5LLD52Y5WI537TA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T21:16:07.907Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-11T21:16:07.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All Blacks and Crusaders star Will Jordan shares his morning routine, from confronting alarms to cold showers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZOGUIDPNWFF7FNIJQGRMZCTPGI.jpg?auth=db1b83a32138613640639c66b816064fe16cbe82c85f0d7f0fe8211affc41a22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crusaders and All Blacks star Will Jordan shares his morning routine, from cold showers to intention setting. 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