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The evidence-backed advice that still stands. Photo / DepositPhotos]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-reports/project-auckland/auckland-jobs-housing-and-transport-need-long-term-government-plan-carmel-sepuloni/premium/MCRXVSC2NZGXBK3NXPKVMDB4JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T23:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/26VQALATI5HBTL6O3WAKWACBSY.jpg?auth=71f45584d20fec2e41b6147adfc03125f7d9b0539998ca1b736bb95b69e23d53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Carmel Sepuloni, Labour’s deputy leader and the party’s spokesperson on Auckland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/new-zealands-first-fully-te-reo-maori-album-to-get-live-treatment-by-apo-and-guests-this-matariki/RZ4P272YPFAXTAWDI6TAOOKISY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T23:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ILTW5J5CNFC6HHFHHAXA2WYJUA.jpg?auth=bd7c4d35c40ebecdbc3be5059930f47b0cef81d43ed2e1f65c57ad6fd5922c65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MOHI (right) will perform at this year's Waiata Anthems concert with the Auckland Philharmonia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/coast-radio-star-toni-street-implores-fans-not-to-fall-for-weight-loss-ad-scam/FVIVK4H7CJCVVPIMS4OEHVXQAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:52:49.408Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6L6WEZVJUZGSXLEMYC5OD5NNQE.jpeg?auth=62283a6861c434cef65cfbc10226914099f4fd4dc8e6414e4f5f75bd78890fab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two online weight loss advertisements used doctored images of Toni Street.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/australian-fugitive-dezi-freeman-found-and-shot-dead-by-police/UXX7G4G4W5CEJFNCUNNRDEKVUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:52:03.828Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/M7D2R7ZNPREQJOY5XDHUMPCDAM.jpg?auth=96c533c034be7934fc880a45b1196a21ec2fe39847ec173d97dea2d0f78ce2cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Australian police spent seven months hunting for alleged cop killer Dezi Bird Freeman, a conspiracy theorist and self-described "sovereign citizen" who rejects the government and law.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/dog-control-ruapehu-district-council-sets-wishlist-for-tougher-powers/3M4NYZXHJJHUTLSE4KY2RIXV6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:50:27.888Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/E55UZA5MLBEUPAEFEC3XUNFZBQ.jpg?auth=80d20381043c59a2706e4aa5afa987dae43d224c0e1ab60d13e67ff485347b1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton wants stronger powers for his council to deal with dangerous or menacing dogs. Photo / Moana Ellis]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/generations-of-a-rotorua-familys-dutch-and-maori-legacy-honoured-with-world-war-ii-bravery-medal/FJELE2OBARATJA5VLDPPOHFZF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:11:24.703Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FYPF2ZPOVREKZJ6YZPI27QDI2E.jpg?auth=aac4ee53660051583087c2668fb772693c1f62d0c2aeae3562219ff8f44f2229&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Defence Attaché Colonel Gerbe Verhaaf (left) presents the Mobilisation War Cross to Joseph and Aaron Gielen. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/lifestyle/soweto-gospel-choir-opens-new-zealand-tour-with-joyful-hamilton-performance/AWLI5FGUW5HSRNMYAZKJJPAVI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:09:29.335Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O2FHRAOFN5C7DKF2TX3AJZA3ZA.jpg?auth=7458400d8e12bf1080cb7cefbb319fc0d7c1dc576ade966fc3da7a943ae109ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ The Soweto Gospel Choir opened its New Zealand tour in Hamilton. Photo / Levi Santana]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/te-arohas-cam-clayton-named-2026-waikato-bay-of-plenty-fmg-young-farmer-of-the-year/PKF2VOC6TFHDJOHOAYJYZQUD3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:09:26.878Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SVUFRFOI45FTHNOD62YKPNC5VI.jpg?auth=be3ed1cb27605f9a95d34a5096603e000ff471e85596ec6a3e7d7475a437d677&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Winner Cam Clayton in action during the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional final.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/tourism/auckland-travel-show-bets-big-on-kiwis-choosing-trips-over-renovations/premium/2EBMP22PSBGEDJJRG3EHDS64HQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T22:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RE4BF4WW2VEG7OVKSO5E7OECMQ.jpg?auth=b5028be9fdefde9573094378e7d4e63f1a571966f231590e80699e93ff528e1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Taste of Auckland festival is one of many events run by Lemongrass Productions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/recovery-set-to-stall-for-third-time-in-three-yearsheres-how-we-should-deal-with-it-liam-dann/premium/LTFQ4GVIFRHRLBZMZH5EHR5E2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T21:58:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RDFC7YU645CQ5KXCC4S6G55VFA.jpg?auth=56f2c874d3399802762b99d516f327082cdb50bad446ed48851c4091f3dfb499&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stalled again - or is it just out of petrol? Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/mia-dragons-den-2026-kiwi-tender-tongue-soft-red-meat-for-the-elderly-wins/L2LY32BPXJH27M3YVYTHZ7WJJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:39:18.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WUWDUSRBTBF4THVZ7BDXW4UT7E.jpg?auth=8b1a474a9b579322caa5563f176640ea3bb14d42a6d67e9ea1cdb44cd7c88efe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ The winner of the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition, Ron Park (left), and the independent chairman of the Meat Industry Association, Nathan Guy.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/auckland-fc/auckland-fc-v-spurs-tottenham-hotspur-to-play-at-eden-park-for-july-26-friendly/LIZBRVDP6NCZHIYULXJYGFFDKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IIPSZ4ZRI5EIRD4UNNJJ464FDA.jpg?auth=6d4b63d614e80022a42d9ed9308b50e049b199a58b8b525ed8c48681d0ecc10c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur will play against Auckland FC at Eden Park in July. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/speedway-community-mourns-paul-simon-after-beachlands-fatal-crash/V26GNVCOPJGWFGOFSBEUNVAAGI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:23:16.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TGUTSDL4BVGQ7LXGYZPHHQEDLU.jpg?auth=5c1d444d2d21d8693f424ddc79eea6e1f037767d3d56e211af3bd2fe43f41f18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Simon died following a crash during a speedway event at Beachlands Speedway, near Dunedin, at the weekend. Image / Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/crusaders-prop-tamaiti-williams-ruled-out-of-2026-super-rugby-season/YWN2QYYLINGCVMWKTOA74YWJDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:19:15.639Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZEWTDAZLQNGCZIVXJIQZ346UQE.JPG?auth=3bac43bdf8273cc2501288f0b4d0db36e245e5ed066a5b4d2e32d36859d5623e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tamaiti Williams is in hospital, battling an infection in his spine. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/sweet-heist-nestle-brand-says-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-choc-bars-stolen/MZMOS3RADRCOFOBZVEPCDR2XYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:17:40.094Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PTFJAFWB6RDQ3GLLUSRXFN65LA.jpg?auth=546c456e7eda6babd6c4c2842099b02b1df2d4aa5e8a2590753aa1379617324f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A truck carrying 413,793 KitKat bars was stolen in Europe, risking Easter shortages. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/trespasser-forces-hutt-valley-train-lines-closure-during-morning-commute/3RPFUG2BIJDPNDXOPRMSZZJ5UY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T20:16:12.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YSNOVGPA2FHU3EORA2ZMQV2EHQ.jpg?auth=2306bb2cd895067631155da987d9986b6d646d88074abd3dfed3702f0f058757&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A person trespassing on the Ava Railway Bridge in the Hutt Valley caused closures this morning. Photo / Hutt City Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/looksmaxxing-trend-what-young-nz-men-say-about-mogging-and-self-image/premium/7DFXGBMMHZFRRKTJNUNGWHNUXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:54:21.981Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XAUVK4AEFNFLDHZVUFGCFAG7IY.jpg?auth=7b2c7a9a851dc138d83534181313f90ea9e8b3c2a4e61ec0cdd1a0b20d3f2659&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Braden Peters, aka Clavicular, a social media influencer who is a proponent of the 'looksmaxxing' movement. Photo / @clavicular0, Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/kiwisaver/from-best-start-to-kiwisaver-changes-that-might-affect-your-wallet-on-april-1/7KWNZK6HM5GO5IETE4P3DBNUCA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:24:47.721Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/C5ZBLVE2YFDY7M4RAJJSOFJORY.jpg?auth=ba8de5359107d1f5c9cc48d1bab83edad6949724f361667b0c938524c7fd8b40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[KiwiSaver contributions from employers and employees will increase. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-joins-newstalk-zbs-mike-hosking-as-nation-awaits-fuel-supply-update/42MHAN34RNGRXMUGRUHWOSQ23A/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:12:00.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZUX5XWQQGJGRZJNIOK3ZLPGHWU.JPG?auth=e6675046875df1adafea79123a787c835041b5a1b65b9a71710d2f1231aac3b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appears on Newstalk ZB Mike Hosking Breakfast. File photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/auckland-caregiver-zeak-smith-jailed-for-sexual-abuse-of-disabled-teen/PAYAUPNX4BHNVHAQU67YNGFVC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/I652XIENBRGOLIKHKYFLE75UBI.jpeg?auth=486edd9938d7eb64775f999e00358a0b0a4290043c5af22cff36d428eeb602f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Part-time caregiver Zeak Smith has been sentenced to four years and four months’ imprisonment for sexually abusing an intellectually disabled teen. Photo / Craig Kapitan]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport/formula-1/formula-1-will-liam-lawson-answer-red-bulls-sos-if-max-verstappen-does-the-unthinkable-opinion/premium/75JIJN33VFF7DE34JOEXAANDHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2THBQ6DDOFHBTIENRIBWHQ4JBU.jpg?auth=f21c39c9a3bfef439072e6ea2079516e973a2c233ca7ade4d39f43d4e23742e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/all-whites/all-whites-v-chile-why-this-is-crucial-fifa-world-cup-test-after-finland-defeat/UCYC7S2LF5EWLNRQ4P3W7UXU3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/H7NNG2RET5BC7ELKSRD2OMCFVI.jpg?auth=22010952d2856b11a8f774131aacb19b27ac631741ca3fd158e1818205e070af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All Whites captain Marko Stamenic will be key against Chile. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-belfast-christchurch/VCFDKXRKAVB7TJK3XAZEKCZ5KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:56:52.897Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/I3RY6UIBFVHKLCKAZ2MQN66OMA.jpg?auth=c9d58a529ec324da51cd05b91330ca211d35393bde898bfacad5a6df94cefaca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One person has died after a fatal crash in Belfast, Christchurch last Thursday. Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/teachers-disciplinary-tribunal-cases-reveal-scale-of-teacherstudent-sexual-relationships/premium/PSE5GDUY4JCPJER37KOVM2MYHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:37:08.646Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RY5WCUESIVGBJHU4NX53CTDGXU.jpg?auth=bbb639bba3b424ce6911c1b8e755c535c5eb31f19fc30035cff85780798ad017&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 120 teachers have been struck off, suspended or censured for inapproprriate relationships with students. (Left to right) Peter Thomas, April Nordstrom,  Seelan Ramiah and Jaimee Cooney are some of the more high-profile cases.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/english-premier-league/igor-tudor-leaves-tottenham-by-mutual-consent-as-spurs-battle-drop/6EPKPUPBIJAB7C4QSR4UQEENGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:18:07.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2NFLAILNJJAYTO7YKFWWY55JC4.jpg?auth=3af7b8cecb3a878a1822ede11dfda31cd28f34b13b2148d7270583441fc74e43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur's coach Igor Tudor. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weather-burst-of-heavy-rain-for-north-island-thunderstorms-downpours-possible/G2Z6DDXZPBBKLIDVVNNRBXJ73E/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:05:15.188Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LY7ZMEBCFNDOPHHVN6A2OCJ4GI.png?auth=1f4c29a565a46836bc653ad18cf1aa6be6c175b5bdb67bea0da61954d8b71f13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A brief burst of heavy rain and thunderstorms is possible for the top half of the North Island. Photo / MetService]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/from-superyachts-to-holiday-homes-ula-stays-manages-baches-on-the-tutukaka-coast/premium/KN6WT3QCTJFRNOTK6IAQUTB5LY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/I2HJIJIWNNBP3LP6SQ2UF5S2CY.jpg?auth=f7d99f3b7a63cbf2818552b4849c4e44c2d81643eb16573706b5706112b15ad8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bianca Farrell is the founder of Ula Stays, a bach management company based on the Tutukākā Coast. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/poll-shows-energy-prices-global-instability-now-greatest-worries-for-new-zealanders/premium/Q4637BTIMNC77GG7YRXX5PTGSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FDFABJWFCRCKNCJQCF4EZXGFGY.jpg?auth=f85a889f5862837619d4cfc9bdf92d97029221e9a5660e30bccd1a0d7b445424&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Energy prices have become the number one issue of concern for New Zealanders, the polling reveals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/koh-kret-bangkok-guide-the-secret-car-free-island-escape/OEEJYXT5WRBO5E3FA3OUBBDMA4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ICMSXOLDTVEY3H46I5VAEBROFM.jpg?auth=7ad115ece2da82539494459c2c1da0f1c88220c04b53d71e9b0643f06e6c5da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wat Poramaiyikawat's iconic white stupa stands proud. Photo / Ronan O'Connell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/albert-eden-puketapapa-ward-councillor-christine-fletcher-promises-probe-into-unruly-party/6P55MFZ5KFB3FOPB72OV7YQDAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:39:42.434Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7FT66PVE7VAILPP5J246ZOO674.webp?auth=ea9b499711e3a7473eab1302912cc8bedb6f8401c08c422bffde29fe1acd0467&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. Photo / RNZ, Finn Blackwell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ferry-shutdown-more-bluebridge-sailings-cancelled/BXMGGQCX6BFVFLOXTD4QUTE7TQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:16:16.798Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EQ7BSYV2RBBOBIICNSPHQ4EVHY.jpg?auth=79cb4cc74da4e223700665fed6d96fca17339e8c095b8201108871882527f324&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The fault on the Connemara ferry is taking longer to fix than expected. Photo / RNZ, Bill Hickman]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/herald-hat-trick-am-sports-quiz-monday-march-30/VRRML3ZIWVB37HJFADLW4V33DU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:15:50.446Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UQJSHY7LBJCK3OBQYZTWSAGSWY.jpg?auth=b29f7983e405446900ddfaf971a7c417aeea1005bd017b63c2408b9015b9bdb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand celebrate a goal. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/before-an-elevator-door-severed-her-arm-tenants-complained-about-safety/3MB2K2AH7FDCXNOXZYKZ3BJO5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:03:38.029Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/B5JJ4SZHIFAT5G7IA77KTNUMYU.jpg?auth=92f95e2a7fd6b156b21a1076982123d8249e54a895448e37e1c21ed03d65003d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cordoned-off elevator is seen covered by wood at Dorchester House. Photo / Jabin Botsford, The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/rotorua-housing-project-ngati-whakaue-plans-38-new-homes-for-ngongotaha/premium/LXQ37QYQZFHJVGVFN2JKZH2FUA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:02:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EZBAYBYEZRBQVJR7SPNQW2ZC64.jpg?auth=b2f10253086a0b1a288b69ada16d90f0c10c9e6d558f055f3a5c33e224f379fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Housing Ltd chairwoman Anahera Waru and Signature Homes director Brent Warner.
Photo / Kelly Makiha]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-and-blues-underline-title-credentials/premium/EDG2FWU2PVASVGW56NAP3ZMQZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Q7J6TY64RJAG5K3A2CQALYLZJU.jpg?auth=7ee769611b948631c471725bb24ae08f009a9359759f70249e5afc60a7dd7b47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Ryan has retained his place among the All Blacks coaching staff. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/council-still-has-no-clue-what-to-do-with-western-springs-simon-laird/premium/YYM3CMEXUFARLNM2EBIQTGN6EA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/U7HHEXQOFBFWJJEFNT25FHJFBY.jpg?auth=2a18871b117ff325779eb8ac7336686155af65e52f46bfaab45f0fb61fe4178c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The future of Western Springs remains unclear as council plans spark a backlash. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/irans-missile-infrastructure-severely-strained-after-weeks-of-strikes/LTRHS3DRYZDV3MANFTLTC6TQ2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:57:50.933Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KINZY2V3BJAOPAHOBRV2PIIOEY.jpg?auth=454e2b281d0432f1ee0931408d311816fa75774328d132194db82e369cbfdb89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises after airstrikes in Tehran, Iran on March 13, 2026. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/married-at-first-sight-australia-2026-recap-episode-29-mafs-ban-imposed-after-scandal-escalates/2OSRQ4M6PRGRZMZKR3R6RI7YOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:14:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O3KONFSIDFG25FHEVMHLFNPRFY.jpg?auth=19ab7a3fbdfc87c8ca2ddd1ad02301643e93db998a75c019a75d80ae535af3d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gia, please hack into your co-stars’ iCloud accounts and circulate more incriminating screenshots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/half-of-kiwis-planning-to-increase-kiwisaver-contributions/XUSOLCVGLVBPZPWMOIVRL4362I/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:10:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6JXYBSEKAFDBNH3AHBT62TRDCE.jpg?auth=0bd6ec04fde463ed533ce2702d1fd3780eb4f9f9f841a1a5e7b24bcf36495440&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than half of New Zealanders plan to increase their KiwiSaver contributions when changes take effect this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/former-black-cap-luke-woodcock-finding-the-positives-from-brain-tumour/OL3NAZVEGZEVXHERX4II5P5UGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AETDHWPAQFCJHADFFN6ASZUSVE.JPG?auth=adf65c63b4e04928a5d11a206cbc290208033934e955d4d94b46b8c827dc8323&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Firebirds player and Black Cap Luke Woodcock was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January. Photo / Photosport
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/are-electric-vehicles-cheaper-than-petrol-cars-costs-savings-and-battery-concerns-explained-the-prosperity-project/MKGSFUYRMNB67BIMGERNHRCXDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CLOBZ4ABHBAH3J7EVFKGPBJVOQ.jpg?auth=1e744ab9f81c32cf99aee2548e78bec681acf739ba78dcbf43fadc182a2dafce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For motorists who do less than 70 kilometres in a couple of days, EVs stack up really well.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/surging-fuel-prices-what-could-it-mean-for-job-hunters/WZVCUWOCLBHGFLNA2DES5BU6X4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NNXGXZILHVDEZEXJI7FYPUZICM.jpg?auth=fcd077a57ec173c0544be09238583a0add0dcbe039641836e6675771364c2001&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Westpac is forecasting unemployment will rise further, but the Reserve Bank says it's still too early to say what impact rising fuel prices will have. Photo / 123RF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-to-the-editor-modern-warfare-is-mechanical-and-faceless/premium/F5ABYZGRORBSJFS62CJF62GPRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ECRD66CYBJG4ND4YHCI5DSOWBQ.jpg?auth=ad7ac604ffa320b903ed0363e993aeda4109afeca447a18205f0c8896202338e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya, amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 27, 2026. Photo / Jack Guez, AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/another-green-party-mp-has-supported-a-vandal-in-court-editorial/premium/RR6OS7PZMRFYHEMEQKNPFMOQJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/G7IUQ7HMIJEFPIVWRB6MLCPLA4.jpg?auth=8f6a8576ad9fdad5c74572c102ceb71a29e61939eed3c68b9f7fc6e5c486c5e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Green MP for Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul with the campaign poster with the Pork tag on it. Photo / Mark Mitchell











 














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Photo / Corey Fleming]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/energy/government-mulls-buying-extra-diesel-storage-despite-axing-a-similar-plan-in-2024/premium/WP35XLB76RCS5BBJUZHFS45JEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ASI3MWTMNNAHFHKCKZIAVQOICE.jpg?auth=48dacd890eb4349c287f575d4b674043d8a2073330ddd5a69617165dd6aa996f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones said the Government is considering funding additional diesel storage for energy security in light of the current crisis. In 2024, Jones axed a very similar plan hatched, though unfunded, by the last Government. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/project-auckland-10-projects-a-cause-to-celebrate-or-make-you-cry/premium/SBFGEWRF45CEXIQ24M7WWT2JMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/USITXTIVHBF6DAD4DORSEAE3NE.jpg?auth=d9a460f1f2dfbc4446c32ffb441344be639289b3a36cd767d425f41b43c58a83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Architects Warren & Mahoney showed this design for Precinct Properties' two soaring new towers on the site of the Downtown Carpark. Precinct said those architects and Oslo-headquartered architects Snohetta had designed the development.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/horse-racing-kiwis-can-double-down-now-the-drought-is-broken-mick-on-monday/JXAWNMVDW5B3RECGVUJRX57ZSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DCHNB6KFONBRZNQMPB7KCT7SS4.jpg?auth=9dbb6314616416c79dca0c2d35c3185326d219db95314e95d5898bfda20fdf74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aeliana (outer) gets up to grab Dubai Honour in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo / Bradley Photos]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/gang-members-in-prison-allegedly-control-corrupt-airport-staff-to-import-drugs/premium/D6T5YYJZNFEH7FSAVRQQI3KYHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FXXOH2JX6JFQBBZVMSFT7V4RF4.jpg?auth=1490381082344c1701a444ba7d2d1d64c237a04d307a6d9c97ff991139ead105&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two prison inmates have been charged with importing methamphetamine into New Zealand following Operation Matata. The pair allegedly used cellphones smuggled inside prison to relay instructions to a network of corrupt baggage handlers at Auckland airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/phone-ban-in-schools-education-review-office-urges-firm-consequences-to-lift-compliance/JN34L2OPVFHWVMAP3P6GR5ED2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MHGOH2YHPBACHHS6O7AZBXH2KI.JPG?auth=0f33d1510421dd303e0a4a733185cfae0796eb1432f692902864562b8919aa27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Schools are advised to have "firm consequences" around the phone ban, the Education Review Office said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/weather-risk-24000-northlanders-living-in-zones-at-high-risk-of-flooding/2HAZVPJZSJEPRAL2UEL6JY4W3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XLHOOPYXWNBKZGZNEEU2JXRDPI.jpg?auth=f2f5cc28549ceaa91b1d1d0b5c3d1e993df9f9632c59bd9ff34b3b3d4e9533ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Glenys Grace by the flooded Wesleydale Memorial Church in Kāeo on Friday. 
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Photo / RNZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministry-seeks-regulatory-feedback-on-fuel-plan-to-avoid-red-tape-getting-in-the-way/3GN4AECWM5HVBFVBFARSLL5RCM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T05:37:05.669Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/53TE5KPAAJDTBJACXTKDR7ZMYI.jpg?auth=a206e659a463d4222322253238d995145a8f16bb483e2a5a001042054a0e876a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand is currently at Phase 1 and the Government has said there is sufficient supply for now and there is no need for stockpiling. Photo / RNZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-appeal-for-sightings-of-missing-american-tourist-last-seen-in-auckland/KHHQPNJSIZEGHB53UQ4D5FAJWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T05:21:18.094Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/E7AJOPOLJ5GQRI3ZFZX7BM7ODU.jpg?auth=8522e4ab5ef31967c9ca5a94797a33d31dbf1c73d742c264a57fd73dce72aae9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police say the missing American tourist has now been found.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/business/rbnz-response-to-petrol-price-surge-why-early-ocr-hikes-are-unlikely-mark-lister/premium/M7LVHU4MDVEVLMKOGZMTOY37TM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-29T05:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ECN6WR6CCVCHRDSNS7Z4IWTAAI.jpg?auth=d941b50c7988effb9bd8c039a3aa880e41c73e0c81f7ba8c9b28d3bb41f08ab1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman addressing oil price rises last week. 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