<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/two-people-dead-after-helicopter-crash-in-mt-aspiring-southern-alps/3BIOBZGH6BBAJAIUKIXNLFLUHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T09:13:57.867Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T09:13:57.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two hunters killed in chartered helicopter crash, three survivors located in Mt Aspiring National Park ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OA35VYCAJFABXF7EJMDALTT4NI.jpg?auth=2818694fccc5c090cc7708cdf8e1b931bd6e5935b9370b944c9481c9658ef44b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mt Aspiring National Park helicopter crash was reported just before 10am on May 17.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/advocate-lawyers-react-to-nationals-plan-to-ban-judges-considering-sex-offenders-good-character-references/4IN25WRCZJAOVK4XKRGEIGJYDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T08:41:57.902Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T08:41:57.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Advocate, lawyers react to National’s plan to ban judges considering sex offenders good character references]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/T4WV4H22S3ZPMRECFBZP626I2Y.jpg?auth=a2d79b360e1972c1a4b00aa70b0d18ca9118d6fe8a73ba5aadd10da6b718e274&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samira Taghavi is a barrister and practice manager, based in Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-league/warriors/warriors-v-broncos-result-tanah-boyd-injury-overshadows-win-as-eight-year-losing-streak-snapped/3FJX5RQBLZEEHH6WJBQVRL3H3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T08:31:06.307Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T08:31:06.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warriors v Broncos result: Tanah Boyd injury overshadows win as eight-year losing streak snapped]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Z5ZM6CCGPVAOHJDRJTRHMA7W7Y.JPG?auth=172e3794e4b4b9a498f81e89e566052bc849191beb2d153c1e6e443053f92490&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tanah Boyd is treated for a suspected ACL injury against the Brisbane Broncos. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-road-to-damascus-epiphany-nz-first-leader-winston-peters-takes-aim-at-national-act-over-immigration/RRMQHKUPUBFOPOQGHIZCJJMA7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:16:28.71Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:16:28.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Election 2026: NZ First leader Winston Peters takes aim at National, Act over immigration ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JXLBWUUFCVHXXEYIO6NWELMG7A.jpg?auth=ca4d5cd5508061e1ae51a395b5e6187962a0c084b0ea45d612618c6285775a6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Winston Peters addresses members of the public during a public meeting in Henderson on Sunday. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-jetski-explosion-injures-two-and-sinks-in-motuihe-channel-police-warn-owners-to-check-for-hidden-issues/N6TLTV4ITJGH3MHLGTGX7Y5A4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:07:51.331Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:07:51.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland jetski explosion injures two and sinks in Motuihe Channel, police warn owners to check for hidden issues]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EBPMCRBOAG666CP2CONP4XJ2OI.jpg?auth=fc78021cd7602aca4bfb22dc4290a61f0d05ca3a2e5c0fa39aa422e14ee5aafb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police are urging jetski owners to check their watercraft for hidden issues, after an explosion near Emu Point. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/auckland-prison-attack-more-jail-for-mongrel-mob-gang-members-manis-taueki-watson-terrence-brown-tana-ormsby-turner/URQNMWUJNVG6NODT6MM5EKZN3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:00:00.676Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:00:00.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland Prison attack: More jail for Mongrel Mob gang members Manis Taueki-Watson, Terrence Brown, Tana Ormsby-Turner]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/H6EWMT733RD6TCNNTTRR5RKMHM.jpg?auth=f4c782d8944e68f00933d935a7be7d3c0345c8205a1dc980e24bbfce85aad5c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mongrel Mob members (from left) Tana Ormsby-Turner, Terrence Brown and Manis Taueki-Watson appear in Auckland’s North Shore District Court for sentencing after attacking one of their own in prison. Composite photo / Jason Dorday and Craig Kapitan]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-carissa-moore-rekindles-new-zealand-connection-to-move-into-quarter-finals/OZNRZATMINEFRH7HSHREW5UDMM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:54:09.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T06:54:09.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Surf League Raglan: Carissa Moore rekindles New Zealand connection to move into quarter-finals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/REIP7BLVB5FDDDLHHWRMVQ6PJY.jpg?auth=03a14bf305df99e783b37ae5d5709041fe7c6e77cdb9cc42b7a776427df7ee24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Five-time world champion Carissa Moore has made a strong start to the New Zealand Pro in Raglan. Photo / World Surf League]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/qantas-flight-to-texas-diverted-to-tahiti-after-alleged-drunk-passenger-bites-cabin-crew/4BJ2TWBBUNHUJE7LW3K3QXD5PQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:15:45.867Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:15:45.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qantas flight to Texas diverted to Tahiti after alleged drunk passenger bites cabin crew]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SWELCCE3FBHT7GEDJGBLIXTHFQ.jpg?auth=5a1eec78dabdd0d5a7118d4ff83bcbc180e3013ce8206acaab9c631fba9ad0d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Footage uploaded to Instagram allegedly captures the man, who appears drunk, arguing with staff and claiming he was about to step off the plane for a cigarette. Photo / Mike Goldstein]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/tour-de-hoods-increased-police-presence-in-onehunga-for-mass-sunday-bike-ride/5TQ4YLWMWJB2VCXFVLM4K2TIKE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:42:18.508Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T06:42:18.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tour De Hoods: Increased police presence in Onehunga for mass Sunday bike ride]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TDN2AZSKJNFDTGT4LJ6EBPKON4.jpg?auth=84992dee11782580ff4f1f469e364a2aaffa6c2a8659c099cc537b28aeb2eacc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Children and adults take part in a Tour De Hoods bike ride in Māngere, South Auckland. Photo / Corey Fleming ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/horse-racing-grinzinger-moon-extends-unbeaten-nz-run-as-stakes-targets-loom/YSGVZREAPVDQJIN6IDUNQQ4MOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:36:13.993Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T06:36:13.993Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Horse racing: Grinzinger Moon extends unbeaten NZ run as stakes targets loom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JJ6IXPEKNVHDVEI7CB6EOBCP7E.jpg?auth=f615e4e99bc4e0674dfdf4308e5dc73462f0a90d22cc4d73d3fcee0a5f9a184a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ethan Jones rode Grinzinger Moon to victory at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo / Race Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/zyla-butlers-frenzied-fight-at-hamilton-motel-sees-26-punches-thrown-woman-stabbed-five-times/ST4Z7OJ2KVDMZCM2Z3HX2AOGF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:00:00.915Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T06:00:00.915Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zyla Butler’s frenzied fight at Hamilton motel sees 26 punches thrown, woman stabbed five times]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BLTD5AVBTBFJ7I6WCYMJDTNDLE.jpg?auth=a236797a85b27682520612019ce9c533389c09817b1aa585a829b2d4d2d04daf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zyla Butler stabbed and punched a fellow tenant of the Ballinor Motel in a series of short attacks in November last year. Photo / Belinda Feek]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/conor-mcgregor-to-return-after-five-years-for-max-holloway-rematch-at-ufc-329/DHWOOBEHG5HYPBNSKKV54IK4AY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T06:49:07.227Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T06:49:07.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Conor McGregor to return after five years for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2LRVRJLRLBGS7AL2L7F5PXLWY4.jpg?auth=31473bccc77eb4eb9afa187b0b429043be28e549986f3a0c2c42772d4694930d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McGregor is set to end his five-year UFC absence with a Max Holloway rematch. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/pegasus-golf-course-mayor-wants-talks-with-wolfbrook-over-housing-plan/premium/RFA6ACZRPRBRJL7VC57ZY3A6HU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T05:51:29.5Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T05:51:29.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pegasus Golf Course: Mayor wants talks with Wolfbrook over housing plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GRM3SA7VBBBYFJ7AY3IVFH5X7I.jpg?auth=c045fa3dfb0b9428a2d77237b780c7d7f495f8f6cbcac4122da6bba23f246488&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dame Lydia Ko pictured teeing off on the 10th hole during the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Golf Open, held at the Pegasus Golf Course in 2012. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-hopeful-caleb-tangitau-out-for-up-to-nine-months-with-ruptured-achilles/GT5RGALGVZB2NLOA7YFMMNJUVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T05:14:24.457Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T05:14:24.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All Blacks hopeful Caleb Tangitau out for up to nine months with ruptured Achilles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JJLJ5XOIPNAK5B656IUIY7CLRQ.jpg?auth=3fce80bfd4e136fcde0572c9b374209a0269ce6e08396764af7f18dd8a4f5a64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Highlanders wing Caleb Tangitau ruptured his achilles during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Chiefs at FMG Stadium. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/ponsonby-intermediate-school-principal-nick-wilson-dies-suddenly-after-medical-event/HQESRZH2CJBKBGOLRVW6KLZSOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:43:08.16Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:43:08.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ponsonby Intermediate School principal Nick Wilson dies suddenly after medical event]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SRVAW5DNKJD7ZJYUYXYXUHWYNY.jpg?auth=0e159a75deb3d6c3653b9df915e59664590254d081a783116cc446fe64c3f061&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ponsonby Intermediate School principal Nick Wilson has died from a sudden medical event. Photo / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/can-having-a-dog-boost-your-longevity-heres-what-science-says/premium/ADOT65IAQJGCVLHEAMXJO2MABM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T04:00:00.659Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T04:00:00.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6BORWA46B5AR3ISGMI7L7XHSPQ.jpg?auth=c37045c06e4839fe704ac7cbd246e374e1878ebcd58ad39ba04030426bf4d2b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There is some research that suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/perth-hostel-fire-killer-reuben-lambie-appears-in-nelson-court-for-alcohol-breach/Y7AGGUQW6NCHDNDSU4ICMUS33E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T04:00:00.925Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T04:00:00.925Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Perth hostel fire killer Reuben Lambie appears in Nelson court for alcohol breach]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OXQNBXAZA5BYLG57FEFXI2RLDA.jpg?auth=aa9eb8681571d5710cd56186fc27b83e04043c9f7f2f1c45bb31b4a81c1ebe4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealander Reuben Lambie, who spent time in an Australian jail for causing the death of a woman at the Exclusive Backpackers hostel in Perth, Western Australia, has breached the terms of his deportation order in New Zealand. Image / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-speaks-amid-polling-surge-as-nz-first-preps-for-election-fight/PFSTOI7CWFFSPH2RIUPNJPNAYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T07:16:36.835Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T07:16:36.835Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Election 2026: NZ First will campaign on buying back the BNZ bank and making KiwiSaver enrolment compulsory at birth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JXLBWUUFCVHXXEYIO6NWELMG7A.jpg?auth=ca4d5cd5508061e1ae51a395b5e6187962a0c084b0ea45d612618c6285775a6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Winston Peters addresses members of the public during a public meeting in Henderson on May 17, 2026. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/wellington-phoenix/wellington-phoenix-v-melbourne-city-bev-priestman-targets-strong-comeback-after-grand-final-loss/FU3Q2Q5XGJBA5EIPTVLJFQZQ3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T03:22:35.006Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T03:22:35.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City: Bev Priestman targets strong comeback after grand final loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/POF755RWWFDFLBYXNZTSMROMUQ.jpg?auth=bc24a0ab657e3a1cc636329dad496efc8c3a12e39880e735fabec99a87df4bf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bev Priestman (second from left) and her Wellington Phoenix players clap their fans after losing the A-League grand final. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/immigration-politics-why-national-and-acts-populist-turn-misreads-data-liam-dann/premium/QXFNGOKTWRD23JRQ7QL57PL7JA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T03:05:00.35Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T03:05:00.35Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Immigration politics: Why National and Act’s populist turn misreads data - Liam Dann]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4M7FQ6GUQVBZNGVMOOCGHYYSOU.jpg?auth=d90658874abb1cd9e99abbe0c6ac69cade3c813c59e4a258a53c8ee9a2e8c438&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christopher Luxon's National Party and David Seymour's Act have traditionally favoured a neoliberal line on immigration, but have now adopted a more populist approach, says Liam Dann. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/bulgarias-bangaranga-wins-eurovision-with-israels-entry-second/4TGMHWCXRJCHVHDICYRRSRMEYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T03:04:34.835Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T03:04:34.835Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel’s entry second]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CFOSPR337JE5HHH2F6TWRXOFBY.jpg?auth=dc0d4d219e656fdb50315ef967294adb5c7be780d6660458dd55ebcebfc9277d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bulgaria's team celebrates during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. Photo / Radek Mica, AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/sticking-their-oar-in-when-anyone-can-drag-a-lawyer-before-a-standards-committee-deborah-chambers/premium/YYBLBVSCNFDR3IEEJ5I2IRCPQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T03:00:00.535Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T03:00:00.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sticking their oar in: When anyone can drag a lawyer before a standards committee – Deborah Chambers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HMDA6XVL4BHJ7G2NBL62GGIV7E.jpg?auth=147d332d8ba89aebdb6bb231a609e8bfe251c46d1273b8501bd2e91f58c00784&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lady Deborah Chambers, KC, argues New Zealand’s lawyer complaints system has become too wide open.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-afternoon-quiz-may-17/WRKXZT3M2RCFFFULIYLAK2SW5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T03:00:00.534Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T03:00:00.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald afternoon quiz: May 17]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MNZ3CUBDN5AFXMSQ4ITOEQLKI4.jpg?auth=4bb0d8b3e61a406bca4d49860e87e4534626233ec91971c829ab64b2af9a2b07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Which word describes opening a champagne bottle with a sword?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/national-announces-plan-to-ban-judges-from-considering-good-character-when-sentencing-sex-offenders/RRRMTEDL7JE43DELD2FEV2NKPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T05:03:03.645Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T05:03:03.645Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National announces plan to ban judges from considering good character when sentencing sex offenders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Y7RHDBWV4BFP7FXWHDYZXYC73Q.webp?auth=109ba9e1eb360e4c7afa8b3d52470dced4bfe551f17cc0534010e89d2697ab63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith plans to change the law so judges can't take good character references submissions into account for convicted sex offenders. Photo / RNZ, Mark Papalii]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/surrogacy-in-auckland-how-a-us-sister-in-law-helped-create-a-kiwi-family/NOJJORXAWJDMHCIUXAARNPWISU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T02:00:00.628Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T02:00:00.628Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Surrogacy in Auckland: How a US sister-in-law helped create a Kiwi family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KOUKGEMZLFBHJD62NU7Z4P7HCI.JPG?auth=b2574de209882059a6db5b33a3a30c0756d39ae33702c2fe1e49efb1c8dc5e6e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emma Lehman with husband Travis and daughter Lila. Photo / Carmen Bird]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/update-after-horrific-shark-attack-kills-man-38-off-popular-aussie-island/4JB7PSXFXRAVLFBWFRN6DZ766I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T01:52:48.076Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T01:52:48.076Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Update after ‘horrific’ shark attack kills man, 38, off popular Aussie island]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5PT2N3DQAFEEPCBI6YLNXQFQTE.jpg?auth=fc8c1ed0ae6974cc243b85ce5673963d180465f0007b605a1161c6afec02bfbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The attack happened at Geordie Bay, one of the largest beaches on Rottnest Island. Photo / Rottnest Island Authority Escape]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/high-risk-child-sex-offender-and-former-teacher-lewis-payne-wells-sentenced-again-in-auckland/3YFKYTPRTNCR7NFCTNZG7J3SK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T01:00:00.501Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T01:00:00.501Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[High-risk child sex offender and former teacher Lewis Payne Wells sentenced again in Auckland]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/A3K6AGLS5VELXMG5QN7ATSWPV4.jpg?auth=657fb4afd7c51067f534accdc29cbe5fe757b62d4d250867adb7a8569313f592&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[High-risk child sex offender and former teacher Lewis Payne Wells has been sentenced again after unauthorised interactions with children.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/what-dealing-with-covid-19-taught-us-about-hantavirus-outbreak/3AJY7DNHIRHONGX7GJWNZOOU4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T00:41:55.89Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T00:41:55.89Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What dealing with Covid-19 taught us about Hantavirus outbreak]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EF6LOBAFDBCGLPQ2TZ3R2LI4GA.jpg?auth=e89ddbdd353aa1d665760470bd0030848761e8e9da4c3c0b9376e221378763ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Responses to public health emergencies have become more rigorous since the Covid pandemic, according to Associate Professor Suman Majumdar. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps-v-england-will-test-series-be-kane-williamsons-last-for-new-zealand/premium/QCX6VKP44VC2BFSZD3SOZIGW2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T00:02:32.771Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T00:02:32.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Black Caps v England: Will test series be Kane Williamson’s last for New Zealand?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VCX5DCOL4RB2TMMZ5QFNPP7MCI.JPG?auth=39700766b10bbceaab6458ccd8cf35fb45e3c1f494805254533c483ec82bb395&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kane Williamson celebrates a second-innings century against South Africa in February, 2024. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/do-i-get-a-share-of-rises-in-value-of-my-exs-business-post-separation-the-ex-files-by-jeremy-sutton/premium/CEE7KR4KZBHFNEBZAN2IYYXCLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T00:00:00.592Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T00:00:00.592Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Do I get a share of rises in value of my ex’s business post-separation? - The Ex-Files by Jeremy Sutton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HAMPTTVVRJDGXHZXEDCSGA65B4.jpg?auth=bd2cfebaf3b1d058932d0cfea1450909d87712f03749879672b8c14365d9949c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Are you entitled to get a share of a property's increase in value, after separation? Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/whanganui-mothers-headstone-robbed-of-300-worth-of-crystals-daughter-devastated/EXCUEU3UOJEWLA75PCEHXKDFZQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:36:35.185Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:36:35.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whanganui mother’s headstone robbed of $300 worth of crystals, daughter devastated]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MET6TIIZMZASXLBXOYE2O32NOY.jpg?auth=20d48e8bef02e7e431a28d4c54f0fa0c354d5fb6a98cefaf5730fae10dae244f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waikato woman Melissa Takao-Brandt said she was angry and upset after her mother's grave in the Aramoho Cemetery in Whanganui was seemingly robbed of crystals she had stuck on it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/drake-named-spotifys-most-streamed-artist-of-2026-in-a-single-day/NLGWK6WBERBV7GQEUJBM5WORYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:22:34.614Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:22:34.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drake named Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2026 in a single day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2X72I3BNP5AYNGYOH2YLDUKZ2Y.jpg?auth=20f802ed9ac4f02427b70f60cfd04be332ace5bd894de12d6926e91dd479824d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drake breaks Spotify's single-day streaming record with ninth album Iceman. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/fires-call-for-people-to-install-carbon-monoxide-alarms-but-fire-and-emergency-says-smoke-alarms-enough/PFQOVLIZRZBUNOJMAB7NOTAG4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:16:55.156Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:16:55.156Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fires: Call for people to install carbon monoxide alarms – but Fire and Emergency says smoke alarms enough]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WIZQAH22VBCMDDPU6JGCT3B5FM.jpg?auth=71255941061bc4ab0a1649fd71db551556c888d8e8dded3af0c9b3b184ad0c8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fire and Emergency New Zealand has warned that fire risks rise as heating use increases across New Zealand during winter, up by 29%. Photo / Annemarie van der Slot-Verhoeven]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/waitemata-harbour-dawn-paddle-honours-kayaker-simon-mclarin-who-died-after-medical-event/VH2LTE72FNHUNGREM67XFFEE3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:10:03.553Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:10:03.553Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waitematā Harbour dawn paddle honours kayaker Simon McLarin who died after medical event]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5VRE3US22ZGMBDTVW6IHGCTLIE.jpeg?auth=c7bd7a171c6ac7d082c528d255c66cb753b61224e2fdf523a071ea66b2045382&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kayakers joined a morning paddle in honour of their friend Simon McLarin after he died from a heart attack during a paddle yesterday. Compsite Image / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/rotorua-spent-85m-on-storm-damaged-roading-over-the-past-four-years/3XZUG24ZO5DFDIS2GGRBMPW27A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T22:00:32.723Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T22:00:32.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rotorua spent $8.5m on storm-damaged roading over the past four years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YHSHZNZQ5JCGLE3DRDKW5QY2DQ.jpg?auth=79f76914f65dc8567c7590fa6e274c59acbd741a96627e43fec85ea0e9a9c9d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A downed tree in Sala St, Rotorua, after Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. Weather-related repairs have twice consumed about a quarter of Rotorua Lakes Council's local road maintenance budget in the past four years. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/celebrity-chef-josh-emett-designs-new-menu-for-air-new-zealand-premium-cabins/WYYVCYY6CJBSHMETBVX4KBI5QY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:46:48.631Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:46:48.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrity chef Josh Emett designs new menu for Air New Zealand premium cabins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MGENF5LQMBFSDDWKIOLHN6VYSY.JPG?auth=b40bcc9b690968ec5c501782e28f4309e3888b9599cb844a6c1fb0f040b93e16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Josh Emett is one of the country’s most recognisable chefs. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/girl-gives-family-court-judge-a-20-slide-powerpoint-presentation-on-why-she-doesnt-want-to-see-her-father/W7FCLPRVHREG7IXPHRFXWALT3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T22:48:03.36Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T22:48:03.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Girl gives Family Court judge PowerPoint presentation on why she doesn’t want to see her father]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JY4DVDXD2NBS5EZE6EABB5XTSI.jpg?auth=78f43e54dbf99595e70fa4fac06f1f84a7fff580e61dc23ede0a86f5a1d938b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Family Court judge has granted a girl's wish by awarding her day-to-day care to her mother and banning contact with her father. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/is-domestic-travel-insurance-worth-it-diana-clement/premium/GWTGZ3UDX5HDVH4ZXX4VE5NWFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:00:00.525Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:00:00.525Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is domestic travel insurance worth it? – Diana Clement]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VLTFVKRVHRGI7ENASOE22T3XD4.jpg?auth=7de31673de86c8b03f86d3ff9b18baae7508366e1a12170e047f3b7a4dd6b532&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many Kiwis are unaware of the finer details of domestic travel insurance, which covers flights, accommodation and rental cars. Photo / Azaria Howell ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/white-ferns/white-ferns-v-england-live-updates-nz-look-to-draw-odi-series-in-cardiff-finale/Q2CYQY2E2FBADB4G7FJAQSDBR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T20:48:19.373Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T20:48:19.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[White Ferns v England result: New Zealand win in Cardiff, square series in Suzie Bates’ farewell]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NFWNAKHJCRBCXJPDYMNJGJHTEE.JPG?auth=ecba8ac8d377861a1ed1e35e76a787a9b53acf5e82771d93dda797cd7bfaad32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suzie Bates in her final One-Day International for the White Ferns. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tokoroa-crash-pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-vehicle/KEIFU5W5FBDY7N54JMYKTT52KA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T00:22:31.064Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T00:22:31.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tokoroa crash: Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle]]></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[Police were called just after midnight to the Maraetai Rd and Thompson St crash. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/blues-v-hurricanes-player-ratings-the-all-blacks-hopefuls-who-had-stand-out-performances/premium/2HTX7OXLXNGIJG75XJWYMV3XHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T22:07:33.384Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T22:07:33.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Blues v Hurricanes player ratings: The All Blacks hopefuls who stood out at Eden Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CMK4H45KNNGYXN2QIYS5QF26KM.jpg?auth=09f55294a1a1f4f823d99868a3759e9b4e549a0fe2e5bd9811c0ff046af343a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hurricanes beat the Blues 47-24 at Eden Park. Photo / Alyse Wright]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/barry-soper-on-the-loneliness-that-comes-with-being-prime-minister-ask-me-anything-with-paula-bennett/HNDH44MGDNECJKGYEDNIL4SJ3A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T20:00:00.725Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T20:00:00.725Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Barry Soper on the loneliness that comes with being prime minister – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BDQLYMEOIFG5PNKIZIBOKYAYSE.png?auth=713c992330334a03abe445906af4acb6a3cbda8de58a441240bb5a1ca2922510&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Running the country can be a lonely job. Image / Jane Yee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/featherston-book-festival-proves-the-power-of-real-books-in-an-ai-world/266764V3GVHAJCQBQILEVRL2ME/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T20:00:00.697Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T20:00:00.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Featherston book festival proves the power of real books in an AI world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Z433K6MSJRBHRKETI3IMMM5LVM.jpg?auth=1749b73cb0e28df8cddac006dcd07e5c3fc7bec8b8031b130a237f3c780e1369&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thousands pack the Anzac Hall as Featherston's book festival draws record crowds. Photo / Lucia Zanmonti]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/olympics/world-surf-league-raglan-billy-stairmand-eyes-next-phase-of-career-after-competing-on-top-tour/MX5NAVV7UVAALAG6KRG5I2N6ZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T00:19:19.372Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T00:19:19.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Surf League Raglan: Billy Stairmand eyes next phase of career after competing on top tour]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Y7KZ4ROJ6ZATNFCAZX2ZZIOM3I.jpg?auth=06fc3876ae76fc3df05587c45e02d28a48201dca5c0c9d4dbf65119e34165e1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Billy Stairmand competed in the World Surf League Championship Tour event at Raglan. Photo / World Surf League]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/israel-strikes-south-lebanon-day-after-ceasefire-extension/RJXJ7TR3SNFCRMWSC5M2VVHUPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:51:47.537Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:51:47.537Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel strikes south Lebanon a day after ceasefire extension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TWQMH3DUDFF4NGKBZTCBQH5XWI.jpg?auth=334203d692701c3bee423de5cc2c91c038a990226a3d64f8134e19268e61a7cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Al Qlailah. Photo / Kawnat Haju, AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/peter-andre-opens-up-on-his-breakdown-and-his-return-to-acting-in-nz-series-the-sunshine-murders/premium/7XD5UGBT45BMDPPE74PH6MAENU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T05:44:43.581Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T05:44:43.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peter Andre opens up on his breakdown and his return to acting in NZ series The Sunshine Murders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YRJM4EFJKJFUFGITIMNTTMP4EU.jpg?auth=38526be9eafb654b289db67a2f7cb1cd3f35d8d99a160f0e7d04e102e1130bf0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peter Andre stars in the New Zealand-created Prime Video series The Sunshine Murders. Photo / Dan Kennedy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/record-call-outs-and-big-costs-for-coastguard-hawkes-bay/IEGAINSZ7FGWZF7NVVGEPG2NAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T18:00:00.674Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T18:00:00.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Record call-outs and big costs for Coastguard Hawke’s Bay]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/D5JOV7ZDOFCXPPITR6ZGCID4CQ.jpg?auth=d7ee44d5fb8077943aaf4951469c953a8b5ddb6334cf6a497ccc8f7839842f65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coastguard HB president Matt Harvey (right) with dad Wayne Harvey, who put together the roofing collective to reroof the unit's Meeanee Quay headquarters, relieving some of the pressure as it was facing huge costs with the replacement of its rescue craft engine. Photo / Doug Laing]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/travel-news/travel-alerts-gloucestershire-cheese-rolling-italy-tiny-homes-nikoi-island-camps-and-fiji-sail-and-stay/OMQHSZRAUBGIXIZNUT2IRPFOQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T18:00:00.631Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T18:00:00.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Travel Alerts: Gloucestershire cheese rolling, Italy tiny homes, Nikoi Island camps and Fiji sail and stay ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DY5V332ATRFYPO3DY2RVXHBOQE.jpg?auth=bfe64cd9d7efedca14ca88ebfe1847d9662f68f2e0f11b1544287ee49fc881af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of Britain’s strangest traditions returns this May in Gloucestershire. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-morning-quiz-may-17/66MNMESXLJC35N6A2PHTVBTA5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:00.743Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:00.743Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald morning quiz: May 17]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OW4CXUBDIFGUFAEK3ZYM7LUJAY.JPG?auth=32a4cb89f03d9ed8a449a020eb31a04e110e05bb4df473e57516281f525d5cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Which gender humpback whale is known for singing? Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/kem-ormonds-garden-update-fresh-ideas-for-a-vegetable-and-citrus-glut/N5KWFFYF65G6RE2JDADDQOZOIE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:00.997Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:00.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kem Ormond’s garden update: Fresh ideas for a vegetable and citrus glut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QVCUYBB7QNDXFLKRN6CCXPHHNY.jpg?auth=7d6c0a68d8fc2c46294562bdc0a1c10a75adc36e062e293859123badced908f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Kem Ormond has been overrun with lemons, which is the perfect excuse to make plenty of lemon curd. Photo / Kem Ormond]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-property-among-524000-recovered-from-meth-offender-under-proceedsofcrime-law/FZUAOVSNXNDA5EOZYH2YJH6BRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:01.123Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:01.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northland property among $524,000 recovered from meth offender under proceeds‑of‑crime law]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ECPHURXRGUQHNLWJX64BYDWK5U.jpg?auth=85a0d90a09f9ebc1c44edb9b18a12b5aea2cfccc61c32984045a905ebc1fc26c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cash and assets forfeited need not be directly linked to specific offending, the court says.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/in-the-footsteps-of-allies-a-100km-pilgrimage-to-commemorate-the-battle-of-crete/premium/3EW2EXD42BF77ISVABPCXZEC5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:03.869Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:03.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In the footsteps of Allies: A 100km pilgrimage to commemorate the Battle of Crete]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HXJV4ULIZNCQZEJRSM3FPY5GYM.jpg?auth=fd0177115046ecc8385d12f41db7e74893560c2848f444067e03278565ae28db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A stick of German paratroopers jump from a burning Luftwaffe transport aircraft shot down during the Axis airborne and amphibious operation to capture the island of Crete on May 20, 1941. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/missed-southland-stomach-cancer-prompts-call-for-awanui-labs-inquiry/WHBGMA5QOZC7VODCKTFDEBI7QE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:27:50.15Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:27:50.15Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missed Southland stomach cancer prompts call for Awanui Labs inquiry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5TPLRYOVIZDA5JPWNTNHR5BF4M.jpg?auth=1493c41962eba418b4f0e2a20f825c92dfd90db94cec108a2918d08a74e76167&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Biopsies viewed by Awanui Labs showed cancer cells twice, but it was not picked up. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/pastures-past-birdsized-spiders-silk-webs-and-a-deadly-snake-tally/FIJTXTVU2BHTNC6FRSBMZLQT4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:02.807Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:02.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pastures Past: Bird‑sized spiders, silk webs and a deadly snake tally]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VA5D35EURNDQFJRYSE6GH3WD3U.jpg?auth=7dc05de06fda63ceadc7930c2b2014fe4f5663995d6fe01d17d21e6ceface8a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 1880, the Hawke's Bay Herald reported on bird-sized spiders in a Buena Vista cave. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/my-secret-auckland-ana-chaya-scotney-shares-her-favourite-places-in-the-city/OB2H3E2JZBDDBLP2JDILDV4QWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:03.732Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:03.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[My Secret Auckland: Ana Chaya Scotney shares her favourite places in the city]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ML7DLUOUXZB75IXXC4LSW35MWE.jpg?auth=08fbc72e6f40e3e7ae38794a1abf92e09924cb3de19221bdaa3f08618f8f341b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Actress, writer and filmmaker Ana Chaya Scotney. 
Photo / Nicola Sandford]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-selection-gamble-why-graham-henry-may-not-fit-rennie-era-editorial/premium/AQWQW2JDWNE5RNMV4UCOTX52A4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:45:16.529Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:45:16.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All Blacks selection gamble: Why Sir Graham Henry may not fit Rennie era – Editorial]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZNZKGF2YKZGVPD3JZPJU6J7P44.jpg?auth=4b9297342b3a1f6ae8d72e1c53564b346f0dde6674979ba0235f62400ce758c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Rennie has turned to Sir Graham Henry for selection input. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/dame-jacinda-ardern-to-speak-at-auckland-writers-festival-security-on-alert-as-anti-mandate-group-plans-protest/QTNCJTJJ4NFMFNPKW5QS6FL6NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T22:40:00.998Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T22:40:00.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dame Jacinda Ardern to speak at Auckland Writers Festival, security on alert as anti-mandate group plans protest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3TGIQFO27FGMDJSV7CN5YMHFXM.png?auth=7991c3ea07f5210c5851f5ecf06177f87a3b8b5c9a45158a63b0f543096486e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Security has been tightened at the Auckland Writers Festival, with Dame Jacinda Ardern set to make a guest appearance. Photo / Ockham New Zealand Book Awards]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/if-the-opportunity-party-wants-to-be-elected-it-needs-to-be-honest-about-what-it-is-heather-du-plessis-allan/premium/XKBZMWYWKRDQVPO2H52PY2CPVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:51:48.278Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:51:48.278Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[If The Opportunity Party wants to be elected, it needs to be honest about what it is - Heather du Plessis-Allan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EPNO6IYJ6ZD3PPMDM6K7FRHLWA.jpg?auth=b8d4de70c0dd13d20625193ebcb2522d61b3848fedff119030d4b9012478b934&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Opportunity Party will be hoping this election is one in which voters might take a punt. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-3m-money-mule-allegedly-kidnapped-in-kiwifruit-tax-scam-set-to-be-deported/premium/NLKSWZURJRHYXIB2JSPLGHAV6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T01:30:51.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-17T01:30:51.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The $3m ‘money mule’ allegedly kidnapped in kiwifruit tax scam set to be deported]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NTOF6PS6FVBMZL4J2PDV5LWYGA.jpg?auth=f61e0d925a4f4015dc4c1d59b0d4757a28befabb2a360a54b7fd6dcc51162f1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than $3 million was paid into the bank accounts of an illegal overstayer who says he was exploited as a "money mule" in an alleged tax evasion scam in the kiwifruit industry. Illustration / Paul Slater]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/recipe-sweetcorn-and-bacon-frittata/NEDEZH6AGBFVPIBSPDG73A4QGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:04.714Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:04.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Recipe: Sweetcorn and bacon frittata ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/U743BIRNIZDWZPVCP5KFQAOZOY.jpg?auth=846e444d0106b1c16582d69e2d791b973993882db67324c116361d4b9ab17231&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This simple frittata can be served for lunch or dinner. Photo / Fresh Media]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/the-great-office-air-conditioning-debate-and-why-no-one-ever-wins-glenn-dwight/UQEW3567BJCETC5TN2VJJP27K4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:01.55Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:01.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The great office air conditioning debate and why no one ever wins - Glenn Dwight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PDWYMA4RNJGWPOLXNS2255ZEZ4.jpg?auth=6e4752777b2ff942e4963acd473fb3a05fe5505d7e238ebda71d51477f3c266e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Linda has control of the office air conditioner again. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-bike-riders-feel-untouchable-by-police-astonishing-that-hipkins-thinks-auckland-has-forgotten-covid-lockdowns/premium/CN3DLWFH6NH5BFKDVNUCKVDXBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:00.738Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:00.738Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Letters: Bike riders feel untouchable by police; astonishing that Hipkins thinks Auckland has forgotten Covid lockdowns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VMBRSD75YZATXJIBJXQ6X3UPUU.png?auth=60b718178011ecee13cd5c44fbbc9006258bf8a79bd991fca7d13ccece6443a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 100 riders took to West Auckland streets in a mass ride this month, with police arresting four, impounding one bike and issuing 53 infringement notices.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/brookes-baby-act-deputy-leader-brooke-van-velden-announces-pregnancy/premium/E72GHAXKJFAKLMAFRVQZA4SCZE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:47:33.105Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:47:33.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brooke’s baby: Act deputy leader Brooke van Velden announces pregnancy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QJFX7N4R4FATHPGBAT2WWUYT2Y.jpg?auth=8bca2c31a6d51ad6f5bbbf46b55da19b2a80e2e67d13a164d745e333f1529c9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Act Party Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden speaking to the Herald about her pregnancy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/rare-1917-titan-tractor-keeps-working-life-alive-on-bay-of-plenty-farm/D725XJAHMVFL5B2A6LQIC5OVIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:00:00.861Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T17:00:00.861Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rare 1917 Titan tractor keeps working life alive on Bay of Plenty farm]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/L5KKSCYUZVGDJMZVCUZ3HMMVSU.jpg?auth=910d5f330250405d49f280cf2a2e93621c2d94c79e8e5d6ebeaeb80fa97489cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ John Couch with his 1917 International Harvester Titan 1020 tractor. Photo / Catherine Fry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/auckland-fc/newcastle-v-sydney-fc-auckland-fc-to-host-a-league-grand-final-as-sydney-eliminate-newcastle/PACC5VGVSNDAXA3C7QFSRCMKUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:49:27.782Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:49:27.782Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Newcastle v Sydney FC: Auckland FC to host A-League grand final as Sydney eliminate Newcastle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YIHUHJUJRZAPTEU2E2Z3GJVSCQ.jpg?auth=794a4dc350c7d2d4e39c5805ecad194d956193f6e17c5504ae80084420647b13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auckland FC will host the A-League grand final against Sydney FC. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/blues-v-hurricanes-live-updates-from-the-super-rugby-pacific-clash-at-eden-park/CTZO7R7AABHILJMR5QA5DU2O3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:22:05.594Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:22:05.594Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Blues v Hurricanes: Fehi Fineanganofo equals try-scoring record as Hurricanes claim big win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RJ2PUWSWWBGW5EKEDXRALJP5XU.jpg?auth=1ae9119ae6f5c8045931ab0b145148677c27266ea1f876339ca4595ebd53b29b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns scored the first try of the game. Photo / Alyse Wright]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rescue-underway-for-person-trapped-on-coastal-rocks/655I5WWHZZHSHL4FDTNUFJC6UA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T23:32:41.959Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T23:32:41.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rescue called off for person trapped on coastal rocks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CELZLFYGJFDVTJK5C54JK2MAMI.jpg?auth=ce58996536d554e45630c282b072d4a5c04fb7e9b1cd927866a51628891611b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Police Eagle Helicopter crew spotted the person and sent a boat to rescue them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/waitemata-harbour-kayaker-dies-after-heart-attack-on-morning-paddle/LGQU5SAJKVBZ7NYJHEHYIJKCOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:11:21.706Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:11:21.706Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waitematā Harbour kayaker dies after heart attack on morning paddle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3CNPDAIGRZHBFDTL5PTGPAGZCU.jpg?auth=24084dd40ac22c2c947d07e9310b6a518bc4567ee937b85f2b617117cceb19be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friends have named Waitemata Canoe & Multisport Club member and father Simon McLarin as the person who died following the medical event yesterday. Photo / Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/wellington-phoenix/phoenix-women-v-melbourne-city-live-updates-of-the-a-league-women-grand-final/HOPQHSEYVFFH3NR4NJ5XVDPUSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T21:10:34.083Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T21:10:34.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City: Nix fall in A-League women’s grand final against impressive City side]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DCPYNZFFKZAX5NM5EYHAVCIK3M.jpg?auth=4b6ad9c97800bcd3982f710b7e2f661bde35fe16a7b7c3b345826b96292a5a66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lucia Leon of the Phoenix tries to hold Taylor Otto of Melbourne City off. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/lotto-powerball-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-15m-jackpot-revealed/4AWTMUODWBCEJEEIHSPSB4YOSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T08:03:38.485Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T08:03:38.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lotto Powerball results: Winning numbers for tonight’s $15m jackpot revealed ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SHW6V4VUJBHVHJP4EQL3VLCODY.JPG?auth=98fbfd822152f45f8cbca4e753a295261bb7f56af7a5c24ea55f150179e8a4cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An eye-watering  $15 million is up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto Powerball draw. Photo / File ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/incandescent-wins-champagne-stakes-at-ellerslie-for-huge-owner-group/L2ZYS5RJQNCTDEAGNDQKFNZCPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T08:17:18.195Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T08:17:18.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Incandescent wins Champagne Stakes at Ellerslie for huge owner group]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3QW63TUOCRGDBHQLBAFZ7JPFVU.jpg?auth=fd0c2cf5b3f0671d5bbae745687c40a5116ccb018adf6360084966ca00be138a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Incandescent rounded out his season with a win at Ellerslie today. Photo / Race Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/yaldi-wins-ellerslie-open-sprint-with-visor-blinkers-and-cartwright-ride/EF4NX3QDJNCA5ECIJOFYWOPSW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T22:43:30.384Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T22:43:30.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yaldi wins Ellerslie open sprint with visor blinkers and Cartwright ride]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5UC753SASVEBZMDCUR37ZZ34WE.jpg?auth=0e039ec6a3d00c48ae1ed7173ff7e18efe79101fbbfc72c260929be5b6e8d9d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yaldi (inside) winning the Kingmakers Become A Principal Owner at Ellerslie. Photo / Race Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/man-in-critical-condition-after-shark-attack-in-western-australia/2FC7EWJALJGT3AKLVFHFH7KPEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T06:06:23.159Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T06:06:23.159Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man dies after shark attack in Western Australia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MGQPWY7SNNHBVO7EYXEPRSREBU.jpg?auth=a5b80b850a649272a7eed1f9f2127b84979e54227cc179f186e0eaf7dd0ba496&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The attack happened off Rottnest Island, near Perth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-death-trap-sh10-intersection-has-dozens-of-crashes-no-fix-planned/EX6Y4OGUH5D3NMTRA3IU6HR5BE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T06:00:00.639Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T06:00:00.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Far North ‘death trap’ SH10 intersection has dozens of crashes, no fix planned]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/C3YABVW6WBBO7G2HGFYFMXLRPY.jpg?auth=f6ab9ee8bc970ed1752b21797a51af08e531d847e4b24e00e652c75834bae470&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents who live near the intersection of SH10 and Waipapa West Rd want safety improvements at the site.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-says-us-nigerian-forces-have-eliminated-senior-isis-leader-abu-bilal-al-minuki/GSZEU65XY5BLTKEIAJIC5JDQTU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T08:30:55.383Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T08:30:55.383Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump says US, Nigerian forces have ‘eliminated’ senior Isis leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3BXMMSVUKFAK7GXIDDYYBYFT6E.jpg?auth=4c9f365d70fed0245691550b8030456c588c87e5026379278d3264371802a158&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social the Isis deputy had been eliminated. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ir-staff-smita-nalawade-gina-thompson-punipuao-fatu-and-bimlesh-sharma-fired-after-breaching-taxpayer-privacy/3JJAQINBRVBXBONQKHTSMBTVGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T05:00:00.522Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T05:00:00.522Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IR staff Smita Nalawade, Gina Thompson, Punipuao Fatu and Bimlesh Sharma fired after breaching taxpayer privacy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WVZNYQLG25HAHJRQNVVKZUANBY.JPG?auth=6162a3fa3b4e2798e64703e529d465da24f8d28bcf9715ad79021f96128e34f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four Inland Revenue staffers were fired after they accessed a taxpayer's account. Photo / NZ Herald]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sex-worker-claims-engineer-deleted-illegal-smart-glasses-footage/PG25WKMHDFHPDHYOSUV5K5VR2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T08:01:29.508Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T08:01:29.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sex worker claims engineer deleted illegal smart glasses footage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/B4GUO5RD5FCGXO2XW4NZDSE3Q4.jpg?auth=eafba7d7a4b772315ef9565f103195f6e21c27889993060b16a086715fd92c92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The man admitted attempting to make an intimate visual recording. Photo / Bloomberg ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/drake-reveals-father-dennis-graham-has-cancer-on-new-album-iceman/I6TZG4OVNRAXTKZK4S2QHPUOQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:30:06.642Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:30:06.642Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drake reveals father Dennis Graham has cancer on new album Iceman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CEGWR7P7FZFPXN4U4AG4NBPVRI.jpg?auth=1a24779455f6d9db0e0dee8d472520f0aa3ee565d91f22d9f39685b588afde20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drake revealed his father Dennis Graham's cancer battle in his new song Make Them Cry. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/simon-cowells-new-boy-band-december-10-reveal-mentoring-secrets/QEO36E6JANDUPASUIMPEUUCUW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:24:46.684Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:24:46.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Simon Cowell’s new boy band December 10 reveal mentoring secrets]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ITWZSTHX6ZHH3NMTSIS4CMJCQQ.jpg?auth=717136e80b43f620a5c23c7fec5fe03d36f1be307cade3d6a7b3ed4dbacdad59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simon Cowell's boy band December 10 has achieved over 16 million streams and 8.4 million YouTube views. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/pga-championship-ryan-fox-and-daniel-hillier-make-the-cut-with-strong-starts/CFOLTWFTRVHVHOHXDVSJW3AAQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:06:10.837Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:06:10.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PGA Championship: Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier make the cut with strong starts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EWGH6TL5MVFC3CMHMCFRQZSN3A.jpg?auth=88800c44ebedac5296a97feb4a1e42a5ac85b2a7748088d32c236ad15448ec55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier have made the cut at the PGA Championship. Photos / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/new-deadly-ebola-outbreak-hits-dr-congo-1-dead-in-uganda/OJ5ZZLHCLZAFXOLR2MJ6Y2ICTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:00:45.976Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:00:45.976Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SIIEJJXZBREUTLQEEHBRN6Y2VQ.jpg?auth=0deb08efaaea4ea5a64bddd1cbbf63b81fd96b7260c5e93d8f5271cd65078838&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. Photo / John Wessels, AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weightlifting-crystals-and-green-tea-how-bonsaiville-came-to-aucklands-sandringham/premium/62SDAV7XGFH5HG2ZKAW4XRJ6TE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:00:00.515Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:00:00.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weightlifting, crystals and green tea: How ‘Bonsaiville’ came to Auckland’s Sandringham]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BAXID25E5BBL7EXYTNZGYZGEQA.jpg?auth=a55e090a709362d47a0f02a81ccdb9136e549d8e9d9345ba3d4526692124fd07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bob Langholm, 97, maintains a collection of about 200 bonsai plants at his home in Sandringham, Auckland. Photo / Anna Heath]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-pinup-mum-lady-sugarbelle-chases-miss-vintage-australasia-crown/AHTB43IF2JCLPJPGUP37Y5OBNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:00:00.573Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:00:00.573Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northland pin-up mum Lady Sugarbelle chases Miss Vintage Australasia crown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HHAOMEHUEFGUJHANU7OBJO6U2Y.JPG?auth=0f4c8c7d19b4bb79a8516daa983e93bc764780159a79225581017fb08be11577&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dargaville mum Janelle Reynish is delighted to be a finalist in this year’s Miss Vintage Australasia pinup pageant in September.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-herald-comments-the-stories-open-for-discussion-today/BETD7I6HSZCYDPI7QGKL3VCC2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T03:49:43.099Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T03:49:43.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LLYWXGESEBEHZAGGA7XKI267IQ.gif?auth=b17c53a4c58336c3efbf8db6708d6b00add9aff3250b6f1d7b784f26e258bae3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NZ Cricket chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon (left, inset) and former chief executive Scott Weenink. Plus: RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson, chair Jim Mather and host John Campbell. Image/photos: Oliver Rusden, AFP, Photosport, RNZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-kieran-read-slams-new-zealand-rugby-selection-rules-over-richie-mounga-exclusion/YI5TGCCUHVFKJLUJOKC43LUNJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T04:41:23.166Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T04:41:23.166Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All Blacks: Kieran Read slams New Zealand Rugby selection rules over Richie Mo’unga exclusion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EDAXVBCGIJFPHPERSLRQDZE74U.jpg?auth=4111cebc3a2b011bd7ef444e38b4698466acb4f2bb06a45716f768e73eb11704&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has criticised New Zealand Rugby's selection policy regarding Richie Mo'unga. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/aucklands-tour-de-hoods-bike-ride-leader-rejects-gang-label/AFTNGZFIHVDTHMNEGI3VIY7R7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T03:00:00.469Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T03:00:00.469Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TDN2AZSKJNFDTGT4LJ6EBPKON4.jpg?auth=84992dee11782580ff4f1f469e364a2aaffa6c2a8659c099cc537b28aeb2eacc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Children and adults take part in a Tour De Hoods bike ride in Māngere, South Auckland. Photo / Corey Fleming ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-afternoon-quiz-may-16/GZKI33I2KNCKDDTEK5EILY7GLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T03:00:00.399Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T03:00:00.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Herald afternoon quiz: May 16]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2SSTZ7DK55EI5ANGYTU6I3AY2M.jpg?auth=b8a55e2384a9ad41a81d4e51ce843aa0a4274fe9ee40d893763f008e122e4cff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[What was the name of the plane in the Wright brothers first powered flight? Photo / Heritage Space / Heritage Images via Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/indian-man-attacked-with-sickle-in-land-feud-denied-refugee-status-in-new-zealand/6IR44IWCO5ESTBNUVCYRZQIPMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T03:37:16.242Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T03:37:16.242Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian man ‘attacked with sickle’ in land feud denied refugee status in New Zealand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MC3V2MN2HVBOBNGG2POLG5CMBA.jpg?auth=71e79b8c6e06c4e5da0e7fdfb4e6b7e0a3e80be9cc9c7785c72dbc318c15fd1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man who claimed he was slashed in the head with a sickle after a dispute over irrigation on family land in India has failed to win refugee status in New Zealand. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland-to-tauranga-flight-redirected-after-sky-lanterns-raised-safety-alarm/U5NO3MDBV5CRPMBQDLEO7O3LEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T07:32:35.384Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T07:32:35.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland to Tauranga flight redirected after sky lanterns floated into airspace]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KBP6GUDISJEMTG4TXQOMFB3CFM.jpg?auth=eae6a9c971fb97721c018fe390f308b8c8f51b0f38a73c886b80cb9aff3e12a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sky lanterns caused a Tauranga flight to redivert back to Auckland. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/auckland-survivor-zoe-vera-on-healing-from-assault-through-music/FN36HXHKRZGPRM4DL26SX5VWIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T02:00:00.513Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T02:00:00.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland survivor Zoë Vera on healing from assault through music]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WFH5QABIJFEO3KRB3UMS53AOUI.jpg?auth=5820149b86baccf3e74f9500fc74c699844be755da674261e2993ff3e922e637&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Following a serious assault, Zoë Vera’s healed four years of fear with music. Photo / Carmen Bird]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/christchurch-house-fire-grandma-who-lost-home-in-fatal-blaze-faces-bleak-double-family-funeral/XK7BDS5MOFF2ZMFF5IEY5PWPQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T01:50:40.8Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T01:50:40.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Christchurch house fire: Grandmother who lost home in fatal blaze faces bleak double family funeral  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S66VHY45FVGC7AHVUG2WBSS4YE.jpg?auth=c62dcdf7713c336732ae236b0279fbf096281f4decbf48bb8cc8786e0b677648&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The blaze took the lives of a 23-year-old mother and her 3-year-old daughter, with one of four children who survived the fire still in hospital. Photo / Hannah Feck]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/new-nzce-qualification-unveiled-for-years-12-13-to-include-compulsory-exams-in-every-subject/TQSOQI42KRBFLLJ42TACW4VTQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T05:38:09.693Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T05:38:09.693Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New NZCE qualification unveiled for Years 12-13 to include compulsory exams in every subject  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FI2XJFGM77ZJ6USKFAVOFOGQAM.jpg?auth=0e303311db07d33c4330dda0314b06e54b144a87123d3cdcd9fa35ce3be63b13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Exams are set to be compulsory in every Year 12 and 13 subject under a Government education revamp.  Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/missing-man-search-police-ask-for-help-finding-andrew-63-last-seen-at-greymouth-hospital/IZ342ZX7B5B75AQK2BOHQYJZHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T01:37:55.115Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T01:37:55.115Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missing man search: Police ask for help finding Andrew, 63, last seen at Greymouth Hospital]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SQALM2ONNVELRFTDQHMGVO74NQ.jpg?auth=6cb8de573ecd872291d32fed388cbb8a9e5dc6e1f6ca08313d6888bfb1f06206&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police are searching for missing man Andrew, 63, who hasn't been seen since leaving Greymouth Hospital yesterday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/investment/the-classic-car-baby-boomer-dilemma-why-a-nissan-skyline-is-likely-to-outpace-a-rolls-royce/premium/OVURJU3JJJCZPOW3SXABIH223U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T01:00:00.858Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T01:00:00.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The classic-car baby boomer dilemma: Why a Nissan Skyline is likely to outpace a Rolls-Royce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YRDRAJSAWBFMBHA4UBGNZTYAJQ.jpg?auth=13982edc61f0bde6446b612cde39d1d3300cc0e5d24d933f89ed43d8044fec96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The classic-car market is in for an upheaval, with younger generations showing little interest in owning pre-war cars.   ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/auckland-child-grooming-case-501-donovan-tippett-sent-back-to-prison/YLAKY2T4Z5CTZGP2GEK3HUP3VM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T01:00:00.656Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T01:00:00.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland child grooming case: 501 Donovan Tippett sent back to prison]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XMVHYBYFOBFB3KXDIMKQHMJIRE.jpg?auth=350e689019402fcfa8add08a43516a1e3a16cb25c2b14f4897d12d97f82429d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Donovan Earl Tippett thought he was communicating with a young teenage girl online.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/professor-michael-ardagh-reflects-on-a-career-shaped-by-crises-reform-and-christchurchs-darkest-days/premium/CNBUJ6YNLBCRLKT2DFFQEZQVCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T00:06:34.594Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T00:06:34.594Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Professor Michael Ardagh reflects on a career shaped by crises, reform and Christchurch’s darkest days]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YI4SLWH5SBG53PKJXOBDHUSZKA.jpg?auth=c84c2c4f040a5a250dbd1ded147949c49bc414d732a888442e8c25aeccb369e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Michael Ardagh is retiring from Health New Zealand after decades in emergency medicine, teaching and health reform. Photos / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/netflixs-east-of-eden-slammed-for-filming-in-auckland-and-otago/4C2QRYWQR5EIDLZKMBZDGUHDBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T00:00:00.603Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T00:00:00.603Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netflix’s East of Eden slammed for filming in Auckland and Otago]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/757UBWKZHBF3BK77UY56J73GHI.jpg?auth=55a324254b9dec3f705fd23e9baf9ed990e879f9560c0666f3d8878f17d87794&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dunedin, Maniototo and Ōamaru locations will feature in Netflix’s East of Eden, due for release later this year. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education-minister-erica-stanford-promises-update-on-social-media-ban-in-june/6ZMGP3PD2VAYFM3ZTK4BBGI6E4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T23:58:45.044Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T23:58:45.044Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Education Minister Erica Stanford promises update on social media ban in June]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2UM42F5FGRE3VK6QXCE4YNV3HA.jpg?auth=b6a614c96a54fe04a8792dbb3b200769f3ab8696dbfbdf1802f40ffda01ac1df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education Minister Erica Stanford plans to update on a social media ban for under-16s next month. Photo / Mark Mitchell


















 














]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/auckland-fc-evoke-spirit-of-rocky-and-remember-the-titans-in-epic-a-league-victory/premium/P4ENXDXRBNGLTJDNUWPBLZW57I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T07:49:13.349Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T07:49:13.349Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auckland FC evoke spirit of Rocky and Remember the Titans in epic A-League victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7JLOQ5GSUFFIFP6CDUH6DUV72M.jpg?auth=a136b1a5217a69e0e47e521d641f4de8c88b1154e1e8d03e5e1d62b80e286167&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auckland FC celebrate epic semi-final win.
Photo/Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/elon-must-founded-spacex-to-file-ipo-application-next-week-source-tells-afp/CKA2TVPO5ZEFRLU3LXTMYREKGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T00:06:28.517Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-16T00:06:28.517Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elon Musk-founded SpaceX to file IPO application next week, source tells AFP ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HEDKYDOAZNA47JU4F4S7GYKISY.jpg?auth=a160fb69a880c11960655259528a5b8b68373428ea06eae2a47a608fa0164631&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SpaceX will file its initial public offering application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission next week. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>