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Photo / Ajay Berry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-king-charles-should-be-applauded-for-his-speech-to-the-us-congress/premium/ZGZ3LY53CFFIVBDO7CAV6KNWLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T17:00:01.395Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T17:00:01.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Letters: King Charles should be applauded for his speech to the US Congress]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WSFVF7PPIZDD5CDT66LES2ZYWU.jpg?auth=76c4b1624821da7a8d64021c77f4590e65682fa2eb21bd464ac4c0108b92d5c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King Charles impressed many when he addressed a joint meeting of Congress in honour of the 250th anniversary of American Independence at the Capitol in Washington. 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Photo / Google]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/talleys-westport-fish-factory-to-close-with-loss-of-92-jobs/XNVPUXCHIVHGHJNEARXLIRAQQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T05:13:30.323Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:13:30.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Talley’s Westport fish factory to close with loss of 92 jobs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/26MG52RT6HAEIBYY47FSTVWZZE.jpg?auth=5d0e62f998338b2bee62eeb8295564e3e40d1a572d269447f954f5b74d7e19d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Talley's is to close its Westport fish processing factory with the loss of 92 jobs. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/trump-assassination-attempt-prompts-warning-for-new-zealand-the-front-page/JARZJOEFVNHBHAPPKJJ6HALGNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T05:00:00.427Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:00:00.427Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump assassination attempt prompts warning for New Zealand – The Front Page]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GS7WGBPJ45EHFDPGYLO3I4OG4I.jpg?auth=8102a906a8087c1d81deef173a6ea34854cea07de334dfef880a57a6e2aab2c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump speaks to media after a lone gunman attempted to storm this year's White House Correspondents’ Dinner. 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Photo / Kelly O’Hara]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-confidence-falls-again-but-shock-of-war-may-be-easing-anz/2Y4PYQGA55EE3LXZIZ37OBG2E4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T04:35:00.321Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:35:00.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Business confidence falls again, but shock of war may be easing – ANZ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DGXMEXSBLZALNMEO35OLIDWEMI.JPG?auth=fd57f5a2dd9e117ac49960f59a7b50bb4d5b76801aaffec98d81a6fb845cc6a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soaring oil prices will have an impact at the pumps around the world as the Iran conflict drags on. 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Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pablo-escobars-hippos-in-colombia-could-be-saved-thanks-to-indian-billionaires-son/3YR5QVQHRFDR7POG2WJ5WR52OY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T04:23:10.161Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:23:10.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pablo Escobar’s hippos in Colombia could be saved thanks to Indian billionaire’s son]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/T5TOWZ4OSBCSFAXC44RDY23UW4.jpg?auth=89a237e3308381e9f99b24f1d957ed16e2e8549ca0795b9e78258f2786712755&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Up to 80 hippos will be culled under the Colombian Government's plan. 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Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/election-2026-teacher-and-conservation-leader-join-list-of-hawkes-bay-candidates/VING77VURVCRTI5BN7V2CGAFPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T03:37:15.318Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:37:15.318Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Election 2026: Teacher and conservation leader join list of Hawke’s Bay candidates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UFX5ABGMYZBZ3LYYX6HJC3MLRI.jpg?auth=616bbfd4380ed92dfb292b25c03c16e212aa1e13cad86a1cf4da5fe8ca93eebe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Candidates Matt Shepherd (Wairarapa) and Rachel Ward (Tukituki). Photos / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/why-suzy-cato-thinks-parents-should-let-their-kids-get-bored/645YIURCDFA2NODKAQVUR7RL4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T04:15:38.328Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:15:38.328Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Suzy Cato thinks parents should let their kids get bored]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SEKDH3U2UNDQ3P5KLKVNVS5FV4.jpg?auth=f784f985eb753faef1c8f5acd4ffe6b0a91bac2bc4e765a46afaea933511b486&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suzy Cato returns to host a new season of You and Me. 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Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/auckland-fc/auckland-fc-v-melbourne-city-reasons-for-hope-and-fear-in-big-a-league-clash/premium/STUYHWJPMJEY7M327OP7F7KVAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T03:01:00.341Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:01:00.341Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland FC v Melbourne City: Reasons for hope and fear in big A-League clash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S7NFU4ZAVNFDJOTALXIQMV2RSM.jpg?auth=cc857547bd4c908787de7e5ff9b248ee5559272b959e317f2ce67ba02bddacb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Key figures in Auckland FC's campaign: Francis de Vries, Sam Cosgrove with Jesse Randall, Steve Corica and Hiroki Sakai. Photos / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-afternoon-quiz-april-30/ONG366DH6VDPLL6QF6ZPVXRXKU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T03:00:00.421Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:00:00.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald afternoon quiz: April 30]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZBCYG7IGVVC57MJCSAVSF2GCEA.jpg?auth=4c5857d91060fb2547f2097bc83d92431f0da4e81995666922b6a69f584220b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Which city hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics? Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/telecommunications/business-leaders-give-new-zealand-poor-marks-for-ai-adoption-and-provide-a-wishlist-of-fixes/premium/I77VRBNIRJAYFMQ246FMOWUJZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T04:56:45.145Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:56:45.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Business leaders give New Zealand poor marks for AI adoption – and provide a wish list of fixes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/X5ZAW2XGHBD67G52WHUPWX5MUE.jpg?auth=f94b9860a78905808c06ecd1f419110d06cc7ca52d782dcba6e6c8748e9c52a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tuanz chief Craig Young says NZ is overusing AI, and in all the wrong places. Photo / Sylvie Whinray ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/foreign-minister-winston-peters-denies-he-made-a-mistake-releasing-emails-showing-pm-wanted-explicit-iran-war-backing/Q6JUDTOUXREGLDFQYUP7ANISJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T03:55:55.582Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:55:55.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National deputy leader Nicola Willis lashes out at ‘confused’ Winston Peters, suggests coalition breach after Iran war emails released]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EHC67FEDYVFRZN2AQOEGUCDDSU.JPG?auth=e0e9a67d1a90a5ae8dfb4e0e83e0c530bc1863f9ff973c2d933ec2cc68b54c72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicola Willis (right) has hit out at Winston Peters over emails that were released to the Herald. 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Photo: RNZ / Isra'a Emhail]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/prince-and-princess-of-wales-family-portrait-marks-15-years-of-marriage/OUBQPDG77BHYPCQIXM5NIMBSKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T02:00:00.434Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:00:00.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince and Princess of Wales’ family portrait marks 15 years of marriage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CTEF6S4X2VCDHBUHKXCKLNEVD4.png?auth=1ee1d9aa72b02f4ed71a7142db4ac56788f12f884faf3e9570bcdb441bbce09f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The family photo was shared on social media to mark William and Catherine's 15th wedding anniversary. Photo / Kensington Palace]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/abbey-caves-inquest-opens-into-death-of-whangarei-school-student-karnin-petera/J2EA3VMZPZC5NGSJTJXLTW7SFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T02:27:51.407Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:27:51.407Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abbey Caves inquest opens into death of Whangārei school student Karnin Petera]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6WKLL5VC6FABJJBBTTDYP572SM.jpeg?auth=28e65cc4ed076fde8cd594f42803403955a737687b88e44e3a61d777d44f641a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An inquest into the death of Karnin “Tino” Petera, who died in the Abbey Caves tragedy in 2023, began today.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/moa-point-sewage-disaster-wellington-city-council-approves-relief-grants-for-south-coast-businesses/PAQVAMBUYBFC5NKL36ZCYFVAGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T01:25:46.59Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T01:25:46.59Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moa Point sewage disaster: Wellington City Council approves relief grants for South Coast businesses]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/R2A6AYD6YNDE3P4NT5KX3H5V5U.jpeg?auth=2031295c73220bb7f47ff92fb60667b5da2be29c689bb86c4a8dba8dbf128491&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lyall Bay businesses are facing a "pretty bleak situation" from the Moa Point disaster, Destination KRL manager Steve Walters told councillors this morning. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-takes-gloves-off-as-peters-crosses-line-what-really-happened-between-journos-at-beehive-slur-event-audrey-young/premium/PGIQAM2GHVHQRK7V54XHLGI2FQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T03:20:38.876Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:20:38.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PM takes gloves off as Peters crosses line; what really happened between journos at Beehive ‘slur’ event – Audrey Young]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BWGAU23L2ZA5NGR4ZEPDPUAEEA.jpg?auth=5f801e839ae3f327f527de5ceedd070a0c7da79352616c31d886c8bbf2eea35f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/saudi-arabia-wealth-fund-to-stop-funding-liv-golf-after-2026-season/NTVLERMF5BDSPPZJRLHPLVCUCU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T00:54:53.83Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:54:53.83Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia wealth fund to stop funding LIV Golf after 2026 season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZTSPE573MZCA3DNGRGIH5TMLAU.jpg?auth=854f20b39147875241010ab02997914a5b968109978b3a7f37849ea53ecfc366&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crowds lining the Watering Hole during the LIV Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/silver-ferns-netball-nz-appoints-former-tvnz-chairman-alastair-carruthers-as-board-chair/WD4PJIZELZGVNJ3RM3H7ITLOSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T00:00:00.464Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:00:00.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Silver Ferns: Netball NZ appoints former TVNZ chairman Alastair Carruthers as board chair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/R2ILVB5LYYI3E2E4OLLLJRZD4M.jpg?auth=677adcf86549f41dc539f5e82dfee58b89361c974b284d63757f81da21726747&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alastair Carruthers has leadership experience across NZ's legal, commercial, media, arts and public sectors. Photo / Ted Baghurst]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-v-wallabies-anzac-test-to-be-signed-off-gregor-paul/premium/2X6SHFN6BZF3FM2ANSMIL56BME/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T00:21:07.2Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:21:07.2Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All Blacks v Wallabies Anzac test to be signed off as Dave Rennie plans Rugby World Cup preparation - Gregor Paul]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KMDI6ATDPJBQ7CMVQ6PACFQTQI.jpg?auth=f0210a18a7a8ee3590c2e42f4a4f7a9c3a6749ce97537fda9a3d52727261fa9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The All Blacks and Wallabies are set to meet in an Anzac Day test in 2027. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/nzaustralia-co-operation-ramps-up-to-secure-fuel-and-fertiliser-supplies/AWNXQGFPCRB7TO5KBG7BJ2WUGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T23:50:41.295Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T23:50:41.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NZ–Australia co-operation ramps up to secure fuel and fertiliser supplies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AHB5YLN4MVBQRNKIL7WDNQIHEE.jpg?auth=0fd545014bf0c9aca512321020742e1223a4f8912b3ffabe720da2ea85cf4a46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Finance Minister Nicola Willis said close co-operation between New Zealand and Australia made sense. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-rodrigo-is-in-the-most-important-phase-of-love-but-who-with/YSDNTQE6TJDWZHB4SHDGJIEROQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T23:47:22.708Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T23:47:22.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Olivia Rodrigo is in the ‘most important’ phase of love - but who with?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YBEHRY3YSFB3ZENRUFRQ5EAEYQ.jpg?auth=74f0c704be4579e9f7c38e1b83a6e6c280c194a00bd700f83dd7cdcf5bc3b281&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olivia Rodrigo values friendship as the most important phase of love, emphasising community bonds. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/taranaki-murder-trial-of-stefan-hannon-mcginn-and-ethan-howe-hears-fire-chiefs-evidence-of-finding-body/72TZV45ZVZG2ZBI2JUPGMODV34/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T23:13:18.265Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T23:13:18.265Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taranaki murder trial of Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe hears fire chief’s evidence of finding body]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BWWXY3IX7BB6RCJVBZ6O3VQMWI.jpg?auth=70a1017900d5a3b58191d70e31e8157a4f74283afb0a4d8739fcf655a056992f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ethan Howe, left, and Stefan Hannon-McGinn have been accused of murdering Waitaanga Rd resident Sidney Ross Bridson and setting fire to his home with his body inside. 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Photo / Hayden Woodward]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/wool-levy-revival-federated-farmers-says-transparency-is-key/WZHPLN6W4FDBJKQUMIRT2VF7AQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T22:06:31.334Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T22:06:31.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wool levy revival: Federated Farmers says transparency is key]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6B4DWLE2H5H3HOXNAHUMHZOJ54.jpg?auth=0a180e6bdb57a83aa652240a4b879e606a0dd44c41bbc86a012caaa3e597fb79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are cautiously revisiting a wool levy as the industry reorganises and seeks clearer returns. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rolleston-crash-two-injured-one-in-critical-condition-near-christchurch/QPKXSD33FNANDPA7ALNWCCGJCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T21:56:40.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T21:56:40.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rolleston crash: Two injured, one in critical condition near Christchurch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NMVDULIT4BBL3FDVDZMB4OW2C4.jpeg?auth=13d5e175dd4c2d5fc8118f307df5cd257458ebc0a9d5b0192f9d5d972b7dafbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emergency services responded to the crash at the intersection of Jones Rd and Curraghs Rd just after 7am. Photo / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/agribusiness/tg-global-in-talks-to-sell-fresh-produce-arm-to-turner-family/R65IOJCEUVDTPBDNFEPA4DYZ74/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-29T21:39:17.961Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-29T21:39:17.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[T&G Global in talks to sell fresh produce arm to Turner family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UBDLMVG2O5H55J3JMGRGUML2OE.jpg?auth=be3e156ec6f904210d024cc56c8a2c4ac5a97bef16f6566c9eec8b6d6ae6be5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[T&G Global wants to sell its produce business back to the Turner family. 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