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Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/clarity-needs-to-emerge-from-the-quagmire-of-local-government-reforms-editorial/premium/UXGD2GSP7NEUDGOS2D3CB6DRT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/L73B4RN52RD5TFZFRKT55NT3ZY.jpg?auth=73989c277285f1c52ab03b0ddd74cb53a9043a924ecfc74139d2d085b303f355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local Government Minister Simon Watts (left) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announced the Government's local government reform proposals last week. Photo / Mark Mitchell ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/government-launches-free-mental-health-toolkit-for-small-businesses/BIKO5AZ4DJADBEI555ORIR4ZE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WCCOPIRARZEO5N3JMAWETJJXCY.jpg?auth=24f04446aba8e4ed93ea34511e1b1972dde23783a7b7aa3a23cc3c0f02346473&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the Government's new mental health toolkit targets small to medium businesses and their employees. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-funds-why-getting-advice-early-can-mean-a-richer-retirement-generate-wealth-weekly/RRHYJPZPTZCD5GIMIOVQ6ZID6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YUU6FVTXKJBDTNWXUJ3JRS2WWA.jpg?auth=9be5217ee6574eb9f1afd03399d6cd98b95533e2fe1838bafda156e0427bc05a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealanders who received KiwiSaver advice held about 52% more on average, a study shows. Photo / NZME
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/million-dollar-motor-extremely-rare-nissan-skyline-gt-r-purchased-by-nz-importer/HR422XTHH5FEXMQANFTNHZ5D34/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KPHLOTFIURFP3BC4UTHSHXWC6E.jpg?auth=b401a32984078643d5acb4e530a01d20ac3458c85c6d490278e96c30faddc825&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rare Nissan Skyline GT-R in M-Spec Nür that was purchased by  New Zealand company Importify Cars.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/journalism-and-trauma-what-happens-to-people-who-witness-pain/premium/JIB7CWIBRFGZXFIX64WY26XAXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LCR5TNJGVBFLTILL47UXM25Q6A.jpg?auth=409389ab4fddf05f6482cc5242c71c19459519df182f1daf7599999ddd7e6c03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whether it is war, disaster, violence or tragedy, someone is always there to witness it up close, writes Lifang Chen. Photo / 123RF ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/wellington-earthquake-magnitude-42-quake-shakes-lower-north-island/P6PRUE4CBBFQDKNFFKTGPJJBQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T09:20:46.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FH4SN6UWINHGZEU6MOI5VWP5MA.png?auth=38dd6838fafa9ce5f41104264909ae1f88d360853f1ac3008c221dfddabf817a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/two-pillows-at-night-may-raise-eye-pressure-in-glaucoma-patients-study-finds/CX6EZF5ZOBFRNLYQF444ROBCGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T08:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MAVSGZ46NRF5XKP4KQDYK4JWOE.jpg?auth=5ea4935d60515b79865354cd2ab8439e3d992091b3ec4cdcea0577eec45baf94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sleeping with two pillows? That might not be a good idea. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/xero-boss-responds-to-rod-drury-sexual-misconduct-allegations/GJDCJBYH3JCM7PDM7D5A6MJUNA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:59:38.531Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FX3IKS2G4FHPHND7KXOTBKEZOI.jpg?auth=80d540259c7797eff26030fb15f3a3b6d7d958ecdeae6587060ef3732a139dc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sir-rod-stewart-lauds-king-charles-for-putting-little-ratbag-donald-trump-in-his-place-during-us-state-visit/KVG2ZG3QUNHBZORF3JCTD4ITIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:54:16.547Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TA5MTVOQ6RB7FOJMW7KVOYUXD4.jpg?auth=b220765a5d4b0d0baa262016d88c436827a3e8d97bd52699ec4110fedd796d25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King Charles (left) meets Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood as they attend an event at London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/celebrity-treasure-islands-louis-davis-on-tiktok-fame-and-changing-stereotypes/ZKL23ULKZBDPHHPAZCCIHJXZZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CIIKO4X3HVEUBNZOJU4VDX56WQ.jpg?auth=39a92f5a4ce243ac47b73166df2febe3207c73658332af832fc09e5d4dc9cd0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Louis Davis: "I’ve been called boring, and I’m proud of that - no one has to be harmed in my success". Photo / Jason Dorday]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak-kiwi-passenger-in-good-health-ahead-of-quarantine-in-australia/GBVKTT65NFEWTPWBFLXC3KZQXQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:15:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O6ZATEZR35CKVDVBRVTMNYQBPI.jpg?auth=e7fb0fbc9f3bd4c7962326f1c2be0e8f797322e250427b7798ca238c052e281d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/drug-kingpin-madison-fraser-webb-pulled-family-into-syndicate-ubered-firearm-to-hamilton/LDT7UTW6EZAM7KF2KZ7PYZ7FDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:00:15.087Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QMWZXDLXPFEJ7NCCPEQ7KA6IJQ.jpg?auth=51ca09c607aa91a7f994d8e405d4cd747cbcbcef0f304071d07c22bf6454c6e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mother and daughter: Ann Fraser, 58, left, and Cheyanne Fraser, outside the Hamilton District Court today before being sentenced on various charges. Photo / Belinda Feek]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/paraplegic-woman-reunited-with-missing-wheelchair-after-unfortunate-mix-up-at-red-beach/HJDMDNJCQVGIJAMRNM7GAODNPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/N6PCEUIPYVDCPBXDPBP4AOC3OQ.jpg?auth=679792773a48b6af82d37fb45fb90746b1878e7fa51e8c3526641b0d57351f6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Denny Cavanaugh has been reunited with her Triride wheelchair, which helps her live a "full life".]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/48-hours-in-bay-of-plenty-where-to-eat-and-stay/6W4PW3DG7ZABFAVYRUSCH7LLOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T07:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/K52LIQ7UKBE25HFS4E5IAMU4G4.jpg?auth=69a635132765ce6e8739724ef23ec3f265bedfd1d90b51d0413b1cef8ae162d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A walk through the Pāpāmoa Hills is a must-do. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-helicopter-over-riccarton-as-officers-hunt-stolen-vehicle-suspects/KEETPXQ7OBFAHMZS2ZU2TFQ3UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:59:08.873Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XZX7QTXLWFGQ3LQI7OH4FM35WI.png?auth=33a7085e8cd13b5456e855ea88092390a2e9b71ff216db81a3736e246491e78c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Police helicopter has been seen circling Riccarton this afternoon. Photo / FlightRadar24]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pressure-grows-on-uks-starmer-to-quit-as-pm/4ZLJFLPUCJE7PMR5B4KLPVUNDU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:25:08.188Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BWTHTBAWM5DUNPU3H7TTIM3CZ4.jpg?auth=eea3facb6741128fc85885876d03336c0b7353a8dfe724c5f4ebb53dae351cca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove doubters wrong after disastrous local elections for Labour. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hamilton-dirt-bike-riders-one-arrest-as-police-hunt-more-offenders/YUYSJGOQ7JDDVPW6KG6DJXWBJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:23:44.564Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QVVK67NBZFEG7DVEWWSCU5MEFA.jpg?auth=7207927ff44c25c6c834c2b9480d2b955400113133c756d3231f5d7582750340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One person has been arrested after antisocial dirt bike riders rode through Hamilton City at the weekend. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nz-sharemarket-down-almost-1-amid-economic-slowdown-market-close/premium/K7WZFRNBFNHSHGCRZPDXV7RCFY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T06:20:51.374Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DRJC234CR425XBIIOVJLHORSIM.jpg?auth=f5a358e6802233a5ea361b34a2d74072d95803fd36f30d5f3529e7eee50f32f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/kawsar-ahmad-and-zeinab-ahmad-mother-and-daughter-accused-of-syria-slavery-to-be-housed-in-same-prison-as-erin-patterson/H6BSDNPIYJAGFLPVK5K5STSLFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:49:11.244Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4ONGI6GE3JAALMROCR7YNR7LBU.jpg?auth=45dc259f625a145813a2b85b8d3667708076b794ca25eb02469dc7b8317a9fbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kawsar Ahmad was arrested at Melbourne Airport and has been charged with slavery offences. Photo / Australian Federal Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labour-sitting-pretty-in-confusing-start-to-te-pati-maori-mps-new-party-amid-ongoing-turmoil-adam-pearse/premium/CMFBEEIVKVEBNDBAJ62HAEDOVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:48:09.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/L5OT4FEURRC2FOR6WZXCZXG4XU.jpg?auth=e6ccda8ccc6b5b05d7cc06183bb6b8345499547de89418ee1050268cdc2509a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are wishing Kapa-Kingi well following her announcement. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/wellington-phoenix-delete-social-media-post-critical-of-chelsea-women-eden-park-match/6KW6IPJO6VDJLPCDYTKS3TYQMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:34:28.458Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SG7XREJKXJDX5FQKAVH4UYOFOU.jpg?auth=53c0b3e13096a5b1746463f575d3d6d115dcb03fc5dbf022546e0fbdafa2276c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wellington Phoenix appeared to take aim at the Chelsea FC Women playing an Auckland FC Invitational XI at Eden Park. Photos / Photosport, Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/ilca-world-championships-return-to-auckland-ahead-of-2028-olympics/YXZOXLEGHFCERNRTCOP7PUY7TI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:23:54.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XB3Q7EID6JBKJP33LAMAT3KXRA.jpg?auth=6cdc88b3a10447d8f08c3ebe74e37dfb6d41093d2ca482f6752f4623d1a31ca5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olympic-class sailing returns to Auckland in 2028. Photo / World Sailing]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/judith-collins-valedictory-speech-as-she-quits-parliament-after-24-years/462OXRWZCFFCNJSJBUN4IQZFNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T05:20:31.253Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SFK3JU35O5GPDM76JVDVFGGQZI.jpg?auth=fcf38cdef5105bf4ef04f3ae0f89743b0533053523ab0a72753ef5b0a74abbd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judith Collins says the more cross-party work you do as an MP, the more you achieve. Photo / Mark Mitchell













 














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Photo / Anna Heath]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/inside-the-facility-where-a-kiwi-will-quarantine-after-being-on-hantavirus-ship/UIV7KDRPG5BRZLHYFND7RUET7A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T02:25:59.847Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/K2UYZB64XRGQ5DM4LMOBILJUBU.jpeg?auth=f1cb4001c5436857bbdeb8224be89e4bb421b12a6c919bd6a5a958b393e36780&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction of the A$400m Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience ended in October 2022 as part of Australia’s Covid response, but it has never been fully used. 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Photo /Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-sheep-dog-champs-preview-with-hawkes-bay-dog-trialist-rocky-hawkins/RRS2FZFONRHUJICNWOJGCOELOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:54:41.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OJJOTXDT3JBV3DTDASM6MCRUW4.jpg?auth=71d6633884ebfba928f152e621eb94afdcb86ebd93a15b0c3665ffb7df4aa8e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawke’s Bay dog trialist Rocky Hawkins spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. 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Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/southland-police-warn-dating-app-users-after-assaults-in-queens-park/G3JXJTHO3JGGHCHQSX2E6DJDUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:07:50.061Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VYTGHBFXXVGTTGAB2NYMAJDXHM.jpg?auth=39ca97d0f1cef214426c4975e9c3f2aeca50b946b47e96ae747abbe036790d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dating app users are being warned to stay vigilant after two people were assaulted in separate incidents in the past week after arranging meet-ups online. Photo / Alicia Windzio, picture alliance via Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/lng-terminal-back-on-after-april-cabinet-decision-report/premium/TZ5ZIXD7FNF5JHYZUHGES4KDUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T01:05:11.673Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5U4R5O2ZRNCEHDZ2JWL6QBVGOU.jpg?auth=49fb68b822e2920157b4e93375d7b6937627950ef1e6bd82f6fbe3596b138f09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A ship carrying liquefied natural gas. 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Photo / Hannah Filmer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-hidden-admin-costs-of-parenting-today-from-fundraisers-to-school-apps/premium/UUNVAX574VCCVGRLQ7NKUQSMHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T00:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3FIBDSUSDNAHJMV3IZJ25BLAVY.jpg?auth=c74f2592ca221881f54ee21ccf549877b11eeef86190fc946154103da62324f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Parenting now comes with a surprising amount of admin and costly expectations. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>