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Photo / Sailing Energy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-dog-attacks-881-complaints-but-fewer-than-1-prosecuted/premium/JHNETS3MVVDWLAXL74T5XM3QQI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T21:00:20.348Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IA7WDMZQXZCJXL233GRAPL6DA4.jpg?auth=f6429a2e5806f9274866633745e0eae0a1c4ff853c507ec932a152838b4304df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council received more than 1500 dog attack complaints in the past five years, but prosecuted only nine cases. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/amyloidosis-rotorua-mother-finds-answers-after-two-years-of-fatigue-breathlessness/UOSUVHIV5BFTNNTY5LKBBCMKYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T21:00:11.935Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EKIRMKZZ55D37PL53IXIHUD6JE.jpg?auth=b7722c2e3d7600736b70149b779bb1c8fb896877d94c50380cf38951af3ec308&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rotorua mother Kimy Clendon was told in November she likely had amyloidosis. Photo / Megan Wilson ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/small-business-from-childcare-to-gin-what-led-to-the-creation-of-award-winning-distillery-clarity-distilling-company/premium/K7WH4X2JN5B3ZBMUA7454N2Q2M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T20:59:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EXVLBKTYE5CDHM27W2PYPL2EBA.jpg?auth=79d854fe41f96f2329418fafcac37fd30df587e40a1c589dacb847c953e905eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Despite no prior experience in the industry, George White and Stephanie Downer joined forces to create Clarity Distilling Company, and have since won several awards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ukraine-offers-nz-deal-to-build-military-drones/S5FMCOZHZZFBFNORDFIMY2DXCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T20:54:49.738Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/H5SKLQKMHVEEXNR7CP4MJ3WUX4.jpg?auth=b26c2b81fd6d0d6faa167254d5a4b27788a86fd67396e1c61c28d7514f428622&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/tokoroa-crash-man-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-and-badly-hurt/55EJCYLSAZGZJOXWSGHZ7O7O6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T20:53:50.011Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JHYSQQU62BESNLAFL7KZLEYCDA.jpg?auth=fcf31403cd5d5366947e63f9a5b01be2bc250dd83a635c7ec4fbc4b539cb0c4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police responded to the collision at the intersection of Maraetai Rd and Thompson St just after midnight yesterday. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/phoenix-women-celebrating-a-fantastic-a-league-season/HI37VBUFKZHX7CMRS32D52UXYY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T20:01:26.675Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/35NTZVCADFF6DKEG2DRCNMA5EQ.jpg?auth=2da0ab29936b22ae165302b5612c6cadb01cc63f6c87576a4bbcbd938cbb7ab3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wellington Phoenix starting XI pose for a photo ahead of the A-League Women Grand Final match against Melbourne City. 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File photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-says-there-wont-be-anything-left-of-iran-unless-it-signs-a-peace-deal/C5BKFGGMOFAGBFIGROW7ON7HSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T19:36:25.592Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/K4I2ZEVQMRF67AQQ4IZJW65ZZ4.jpg?auth=10d87e8e6f64e1f3a786fbfd552d2e5cf7dfee335c2f33f46742267fbc79dfb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Iran regime to get the nation back to the negotiating table. 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Photo / NZDF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/herald-hat-trick-am-sports-quiz-monday-may-18/5RWQEQCP6JC27M5YOBKI77UY5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:55:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YZHQVPRYMBDGXBAFETV5DM3GYE.JPG?auth=08dd63c0268ca03c7bfb1c06cb34c9b3324bdd7504461d9741f20e707f08e66a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Warrior's Micheal Luck runs the ball up against the Roosters in an NRL semi-final.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/zelenskyy-says-large-ukrainian-drone-attack-that-killed-four-in-russia-is-justified/CXOWY4HAHZGXXBMUNHRAZLIOIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:54:36.748Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SUXPDLY2GFBZFGJW6XTOD4N5BI.jpg?auth=5f00b419638f5aa53e441fe6228fe6dde9e2a1e63d2cef327e60f4499801e7de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A building burns following a Ukrainian air attack at an undisclosed location in the Moscow region. Photo / AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-league/warriors/warriors-v-broncos-exit-bound-luke-metcalf-stands-as-andrew-websters-saviour-in-ironic-halfback-twist/WWLU24E5EVDRLDUUOUP7NCJDVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/M54VEWXTH5E6VJ4R3VTWJ4TCRM.JPG?auth=dec84173c014016a9a7d4950e784e83b20eac9f23358c9ae72b7b42fee13010a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luke Metcalf looms as coach Andrew Webster’s saviour at No 7 for the rest of 2026. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-nz-has-a-chance-to-avoid-immigration-failings-of-uk-and-us/premium/WMNHXBXDABG2PF4A3ZR6HERWSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EO6VOMTHUJBLVEVUBQCOI3IR6Y.jpg?auth=dce4bee8bde07e312da452c4757f94cc6ab8ef864c1fd907080a03d1d010d836&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Britain is facing a crisis of undocumented migrants, with the influx contributing to social issues and a surge in support for the Reform Party. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ukraine-war-comrade-reveals-final-mission-of-missing-kiwi-soldier-jeremy-braggins/C2IVQFA6DFBTVAWRDPOWRVNC2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SO3M4G7ISZBXHFICK2OUB5AWIA.jpg?auth=c9494b27a383844244268a030465fa18384bdd9b4a7ffadecbffc5456dc106ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ American soldier Addison Jureidini (inset bottom) has recalled his friendship with Kiwi soldier and medic Jeremy Braggins (inset top) as a year passes since the New Zealand was listed as missing in action in Ukraine. New Zealand Herald composite photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sticking-points-sour-otherwise-sensible-holidays-act-reforms-editorial/premium/HRLSX46VLRDMVKNBSCRRWFNY4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AM7GXSPP6NHSRBY6OKKVFTN62Q.jpg?auth=3350bf63448532fb8b11e476094b5e0e577ae0109a70f95607bc950339fa9603&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brooke van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, attended an event at the EMA Business Hub to announce changes to the Holidays Act in September last year. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/air-new-zealand-cant-be-judged-like-any-other-airline-sir-ralph-norris/premium/3ACOHJ6SUZBUPJ7EKP56NNHZN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6Q4OZTGTTBATFL6W3I2NURVMTE.jpg?auth=1c24074fdb22b347a104aabdeb6e606f816b5ff84f9f18d2c0c2150ff62c5cb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Air New Zealand operates under pressures unlike most global airlines. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mcskimming-scandal-former-firearms-safety-authority-boss-angela-brazier-says-exit-from-police-worst-experience-of-her-life/premium/X2IBKNWFNBGJ5GUPFOMBZWJ2MM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7KDJCUIFUFAEZLF43AJ2WDRUVE.jpg?auth=f10f9dc19f768237eefd21c5695b372c80a3d70d19a5614844fbda3995742aa7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Angela Brazier told the Herald's Michael Morrah her final months at police was the worst experience of her life. Photo / Corey Fleming]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/budget-2026-major-investment-coming-for-primary-schools-as-new-maths-results-show-encouraging-signs/VKF2AF7XXJBIVLZM5NW57PAHL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TFJGQYYKXZHD3KXR35TT4PA6HQ.jpg?auth=b78f7aa9effa71c265abac3e5697a296ffbad3578c86e0895c13c6cb46756d24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education Minister Erica Stanford will make the pre-Budget announcement on Monday afternoon. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/skinny-phone-call-ads-why-the-telco-tried-a-dystopian-campaign/OE35T55TRFE7BLVX52RBAO4L2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/A23GYHMFXFCAJKDOT7J4FOWSLU.jpg?auth=6a68abda5b327279caf085f81d3ee2dcec21670aa2db952f8b4265baca919f5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Skinny Mobile has been playing pre-recorded adverts at the beginning of calls involving at least one customer. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/james-ehnes-and-samy-rachid-shine-in-auckland-philharmonia-mozart-concert-william-dart/JEPRX3C3CZABLMSMDRV5WZLRJM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZBOQCX6KXZBPDF2SREZJCJ37ZA.jpg?auth=735060af3df2969fb38b35847a209cee36120f2295288272933afeba1c06c9d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ehnes and Rachid lead the Auckland Philharmonia in an all-Mozart night. Photo / Sav Schulman]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-morning-quiz-may-18/FIVDEBSDEJEKNL2QQGXWIYFL5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MONM6EF6KJ7AKRPTRDSNBR6QEY.jpg?auth=125a4cf4a9b8644d6d98a768165d8c8fbdae377e093b5968cc16adcc53603baa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[William Shakespeare was born during the reign of which English monarch? Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/ai-seen-as-biggest-opportunity-since-internet-for-small-businesses-but-fear-holds-many-back-xero-research-finds/premium/C6QZFVAIXFBY7E7S3FCB6XSMCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LZG7PEE2JNDJ3CJFIWYCVYBH2Y.jpg?auth=3dbd5f74c44f8c21740d365d33fa98acbc24f0cc8aefb6984498231f340d893d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New research from Xero shows data privacy concerns and gaps in time and trust are slowing artificial intelligence adoption by SMEs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-owners-warned-not-to-ignore-tax-debt-as-ird-ramps-up-collections/6YV2UHCV3RC4HNENBGVQK7ODTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DMBCRRRC3JHEZHLFP2S6BZZXQ4.jpg?auth=0eae0f486a2711d8e2fa7f616a334d9e60723fb7649b84266f9d419dd92ed143&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ignoring tax debt can have devastating consequences. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/auckland-school-staff-allege-bullying-fear-and-broken-culture-and-single-out-absent-principal/43J7BMUPZFEFPERSL3PBD5YLDE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NT7JY7VPQ6LHORFIOFRTU3XNPA.jpg?auth=5146c2431336b83067126356e305a0b900f0275aeae4aefe971e8fa263d408b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It was alleged that the principal belittled and harassed staff members, with some pushed to breaking point. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/business/official-cash-rate-hike-chance-grows-as-markets-brace-for-impact-mark-lister/premium/N56WYEV3PZFTVOFK7QUJ7L342Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/R5WUUGOBEBCT5LUNTRPKT5T6QE.jpg?auth=27eef3ddf7ce4bd651d631d83ab93a8c033e23ba7190ad7b465f77b6bd70439b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When we look back at how the local sharemarket has responded to OCR moves, it does better after cuts rather than hikes, writes Mark Lister. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/from-boring-to-banger-rapper-turns-kiwis-mortgage-misery-into-music/YNHGLD5J3VA5VLQCWEE7JMPQ5E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HC6WO47OZVC7ROYDGOB5TLHU5I.jpg?auth=1309629ce6a12ba63f4dfbd9c2d2e496b2b9914348856aad09d3381df0e9259f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/the-discreet-little-boxes-keeping-you-connected-at-one-new-zealand-stadium-at-te-kaha/SNJRYI3K6VF67F2RGCGJ6NZLWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/J3WWDHVYEJARHF3FP6RBVMJWJU.jpg?auth=fb1b943884b0e01d1531fbcef37eae4e50f3be6d85055012d4b57328cbcecf1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/what-myths-and-fables-can-teach-us-about-investing/MY6ONRR5YBGF5HNODSUVNLVBBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-17T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/54YAZAFGEVE2PHCQ2IECUUF6UQ.jpg?auth=b9e0a9667f78aa22f7e898d98d019920d6a7be4fb623a34606304632fe6525fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc></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>2026-05-17T10:25:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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. 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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>2026-05-17T07:15:15.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T07:07:51.216Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T07:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T06:50:03.215Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T06:47:18.476Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T06:42:18.409Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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. 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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>2026-05-17T06:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T05:51:54.512Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T05:51:29.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T05:14:24.346Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T05:02:10.686Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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. 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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>2026-05-17T03:28:59.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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>2026-05-17T03:22:34.903Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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. 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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>2026-05-17T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><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. 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