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Photo / Dean Purcell.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-weather-more-state-of-emergencies-likely-as-storms-intensify/CLFCRX4LSZBUNEXDDFZ4NPDLSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T06:00:00.508Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T06:00:00.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northland weather: More states of emergencies likely as storms intensify]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NAOXPWSUFRCQTDYRI5BRZ6B3NA.JPG?auth=78efa9fe8da02b0fd1e2388b91f171edd47613499aefaedf625204a4910df69d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northland was the first region in the country to declare a state of emergency in response to ex-tropical cyclone Vaianu.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/services-sector-slumps-again-as-psi-points-to-deeper-contraction/4OCE6ELLR5CTBJ7HYXX2ANEU6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T05:58:29.265Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T05:58:29.265Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5BCNBY6HDZBFNO5XJXFS3PCDNE.jpg?auth=ea82f99eef6b868aeb9c3b58ef65a337d7dc8434b0ba05bc71dfe5d78df7a058&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich said the services sector was clearly feeling the effects of the conflict in Iran. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/new-zealands-top-exporters-call-on-parliament-to-back-free-trade-agreement-with-india/CGMM5MFR65DCPGZENERIGO6Q5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T05:14:59.785Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T05:14:59.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Zealand’s top exporters call on Parliament to back free trade agreement with India]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/62RXUADJU5EQDL3TZXKRKA442U.jpg?auth=09fed3d0bf1d98030b67e43028834667f8f29fff2feaa43df4601fcffaf9ae36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in person for the first time on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Laos in 2024. 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Photo / The Jonathan Ross Show]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/port-of-tauranga-cocaine-bust-customs-seize-48kg-in-container-roof/BCF7KNVODBGTVCJW7QFPQS3JQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T05:00:39.856Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T05:00:39.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Port of Tauranga cocaine bust: Customs seizes 48kg in container roof]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3CVF42AA2NEOVPBXKGJDHH3FSA.jpg?auth=df58ace33420064118b93ec290ba8dcc3587fea7c6da7613b03de8564aaba168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Customs NZ says the drugs were hidden in a refrigerated container carrying legitimate goods from Balboa, Panama. Photo / Customs NZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/serious-two-vehicle-crash-closes-hamiltons-wairere-drive/L2VBHLHNCZCJTBCIYMDUPED22Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T04:31:18.528Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T04:31:18.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Serious two-vehicle crash closes Hamilton’s Wairere Drive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Z4MQ62ZZD5FFXPDTQQTRONW5XQ.jpg?auth=d4d4190744db7708e83442b1917f31bae6369e594c562b2d8602b2884923ec96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ A serious crash has closed Hamilton's Pukete Bridge this afternoon. 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Photo / RNZ, Nate McKinnon]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-league/warriors/3927-days-of-hurt-why-the-warriors-historic-nrl-win-over-the-melbourne-storm-means-so-much/premium/ECKOHN6WB5C6FCWZHYEIHC7R5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T04:08:16.461Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T04:08:16.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warriors v Storm: Inside the 3927 days of hurt and why the historic NRL win over Melbourne means so much]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/X4HATIAOQJAJ7DJEB4ZKYULLEE.jpg?auth=f0aa3cf351955d6ed839300a9c35fccd220207bdc4712cfa5d19429bd18102e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Warriors celebrate during their win over the Storm. 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Photo / Karen Tasker]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-vaianu-witness-says-sh1-median-barrier-on-waikato-expressway-prevented-serious-crash/VLTNLXWVA5CUNB2X7X646C7VVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T04:19:47.641Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T04:19:47.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cyclone Vaianu: Driver claims SH1 median barrier on Waikato Expressway prevented serious crash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PEEAZHAIINHF7HSXSFAJMI4BGQ.jpg?auth=f1c75085dc4e01a99f0951a0d7dba30e1cc98d9696cc055efdcf0e36214d512c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A witness to a crash during  Cyclone Vaianu says the median barrier stopped a potentially fatal accident. Photo / Nick Cottier]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaikohe-gliding-club-break-in-northland-man-charged-over-250k-damage/4HJ7ESX7SFAZ7I2HNVLAGUYR34/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T03:58:04.163Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T03:58:04.163Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kaikohe Gliding Club break-in: Northland man charged over $250k damage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TP5X4XBCENABXFLD6EAALOMAJA.jpg?auth=ad4d8090f0801a74e2b31c4985b89909c1d187c2d48a8d8dae33cd03f5e65407&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kaikohe Gliding Club hangar was broken into last month, leaving thousands in damage and missing equipment. 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Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/trust-calls-for-ministers-removal-from-treaty-negotiation-role-over-waikaremoana-decision/premium/BLGGYYMPBNGJTMN3M7X2A3Q2RA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T19:43:55.93Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T19:43:55.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trust calls for minister’s removal from Treaty negotiation role over Waikaremoana decision]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EJBWFB7LDFF5DC5OWXZFF3XQ3M.jpg?auth=6cb80a13a196f8c06aa8fa1291708da3d9d643d31488cc59e2ecbf588cf04c36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Goldsmith said he was reassured that the proposal to add land into Te Urewera meant all New Zealanders would be able to continue to enjoy it. 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President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner (left) and US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, were part of the negotiating team. 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Photo / Mark Mitchell  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/married-at-first-sight-australia-2026-recap-episode-36-mafs-wives-busted-in-toilet-stall/ISPJX74L2BBX7CZ6XIYQ4F3JC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.565Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap - episode 36: MAFS wives busted in toilet stall]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/J4QSDNYNPBD2VC27YHKBG2YBHU.jpg?auth=e7e84b8ef0b0fb89f58e3851da6a9982be81206e45f45425cf1c8c20196b67c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gia was caught scheming to 'out-victim' her husband Scott at the final dinner party.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-future-abs-first-five-hidden-in-plain-sight/premium/W5EYAS7G7FGXXFCDK37RHY5A3E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.45Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Letters: NZ’s future rugby test first-five hidden in plain sight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YPZMVXMQ3NA7FLEJJPKKY2LXQE.jpg?auth=f2dcf7084bf80ad93abb1a475a0046a3382ee6eb31c6d07cbb4fafccc1f8fbc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Is Ruben Love the future No 10 for the All Blacks? Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kiwisaver-changes-risk-worsening-inequality-expert-mary-holm-warns-the-prosperity-project/MQCW4LVF4BD3BL6DGD7PMWOXBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.755Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.755Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[KiwiSaver changes risk worsening inequality, expert Mary Holm warns – The Prosperity Project]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6ZU6QFACOZCH5NEGLU355XIUVA.jpg?auth=ed5af2e50a7fa89013759205619df88d5c123063672838b6801a0d54102eb6f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some experts claim the recent changes to KiwiSaver settings don't go far enough. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/horse-racing-superstar-gets-beat-trainer-offers-rare-apology-mick-on-monday/N66BWXIU7FHGTOEPSRGCMB4RWQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:01.541Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:01.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Horse racing: Superstar gets beat, trainer offers rare apology – Mick On Monday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OGXGRC6L7NENVJST7JBYHU6EFU.jpg?auth=4afbedb77d7320f51f25dbc4ad490d033d720af9c5af109570dad5f692ece776&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Townend celebrates as I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time on Sunday. 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Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/healthtexs-asteroid-haemorrhoid-ointment-targets-massive-us-market-small-business/premium/N7UFTPF6GBEVHKDV7OWE6GSG4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.728Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Healthtex’s Asteroid haemorrhoid ointment targets massive US market – Small Business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/H6NKYOOKOJGSTDPYZCQRPOHYP4.jpg?auth=bbb35fa43c3e022b517686d2ec92cc7f4b8e755fd7a5390e53ee7faa8726481e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Tim O'Donoghue and Alice Delee, co-founders of Kiwi pharmaceutical start-up Healthtex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/critical-minerals-how-the-proposed-framework-with-us-came-about-why-ministry-told-herald-to-destroy-sensitive-information/premium/ANKCMMLZVRBSJB26AI2IMDXP4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T01:20:55.925Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T01:20:55.925Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Critical minerals: How the proposed framework with US came about, why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive information]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UGBNGVE5YVDBHKG3K5VD3BXSIA.jpeg?auth=caa3fddb8e6050dcbe0744f55fc4d51368b7c82dee28aa8be514e3274d977f71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand has been discussing a critical minerals arrangement with the United States since late last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/db-breweries-boss-urges-government-to-pause-beer-excise-hike-as-costs-soar/premium/ALNJMHBVTJDLFEWMPIPZOZZ6ZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.7Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DB Breweries boss urges Government to pause beer excise hike as costs soar]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LNJFNS44BVCA7I3TTVUSFYX7WI.JPG?auth=37f4a691523be2a912b708b128b75b0fd8139e2572a80fc43a062fd620b798e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The brewing industry is absorbing cost increases and streamlining operations as the price of freight and fuel spikes. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rotorua-easter-trading-confusion-as-council-guardians-give-wrong-advice-editorial/premium/WZ6IVW4ZDFHHNJUSON4EEOC2ZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:00:00.695Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:00:00.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rotorua Easter trading confusion as council guardians give wrong advice - Editorial]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4EDMHTAFDBD2JHQDAL2F3LHQ4Q.JPG?auth=a34c64ef5d46755d047cd9c4bdc267898cdfb36698bfdcb2a5da4d019ab441ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many shops were looking forward to a great weekend of Easter trading. Photo / Laura Smith]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/business/fonterra-payout-how-to-invest-a-400k-lump-sum-wisely-mark-lister/premium/HXP475MFRRARLD5MJGLFMISRUA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T19:44:53.973Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>NZ Herald</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T19:44:53.973Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fonterra payout: How to invest a $400k lump sum wisely – Mark Lister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2R6KOQC33FH3DIKSERIGP4ZCRA.jpg?auth=cd0710318d531ebb87ec03939b27ccb61e9e20d7ec07d63cb07250cd90899512&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many dairy farmers will be fortunate enough to have a bit of surplus cash, with the sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis expected to settle within days, Mark Lister writes. 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