<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/trump-will-address-tens-of-thousands-attending-charlie-kirk-memorial/DAKPXOSJVBDG3PHW7OWO3LLIIE/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:48:35.357Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UZT6PN7VIVCDNJZY6Y6GCUB4QY.jpg?auth=4a3728378fb76b7f6e1e7b06a6fe29acf711d14287f8cb4c2472fefaba1a6e3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erika Kirk joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/southland-sheep-farmer-turns-strong-wool-into-new-romene-skincare-range/I6CDPUN6RBFBTEDYNDVYJSZXEA/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:43:23.755Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/E6DN2JVC5NDWFKTFCOKKRRFYUU.jpg?auth=1b57ff292bfb2d1bdd29e8e8ec17f9fc1cab2443300871b7d1efc7bdaa3c4d0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Megan Seator was looking for a new use for the strong wool produced on her Southland farm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/retirement-commissioner-jane-wrightson-to-step-down-in-2026/Y6FUBQKIENHQNAYUE3ZN63ANXY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:41:33.675Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O2SWOR2PIFEX3D7GCLDJAFYGHM.JPG?auth=2680aa1d477d99a1aa78b929c7f296a135ef6d751b319edc3cdb450083690910&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson will not seek reappointment when her second term ends next year. Photo / Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/fleeing-motorcyclist-weaves-at-dangerous-speeds-through-auckland-traffic-at-rush-hour/R63AVRIAWZFNPNR7AGWZUSOZ5A/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:35:49.761Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/M53FM7ZD7VAU5PRKABMOOPEYRM.JPG?auth=3b4f756388a982bccc7d885523bcff0bbc69ecd8c911c6f494b75a6ee26f5654&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was arrested this morning after they evaded police across parts of Auckland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/lachlan-stevens-mcnab-claims-elite-podium-at-uci-mtb-world-series-in-switzerland/WXA7BCGF5ZFQ7DWOOU4IW2HKWM/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:03:42.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TD3Z54FQCVCHFLY57BTEH7MRCA.jpg?auth=dc76374b74568c3932869ffb9f9da52cbe54da3920797c9049c62316eddbdaeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Lachlan Stevens-McNab. Photo / Ed Sykes/SWpix.com]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/32b-malaysian-business-mrcb-refurbishing-aucklands-41m-bledisloe-house-yet-to-settle/FHAQJYNVBRHVFITYYZ56YZMKVU/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T23:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3IN2ID7LNBA2FFPZOWWVKMNAZY.jpg?auth=d2e3b81e6bceec517e382590cc45efaf38fa55deebb496c75709c0fb64ccbe87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heritage-listed council-owned Bledisloe House is being refurbished. Photo / Dean Purcell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/why-democrats-are-holding-firm-on-demands-ahead-of-us-government-shutdown/2HAX4FSLJBFZ5BB5W2KOQF7W5A/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:56:30.214Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FPXFW7GVF5D2VNJSYJLWRSAJVU.jpg?auth=259671b0d38b51567f378299d7f6197f5f56e02b72092f65530c0aa1d70d7812&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The United States is headed to a near-inevitable government shutdown starting on October 1. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/in-pictures-hastings-streets-bloom-for-the-2025-blossom-parade/T5U2QFX75BBNXEJL5VVHOWL6QI/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:53:14.298Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ISEYZ7XXIFD4VL7RSURLMZL24I.jpg?auth=c5eb7c4ee93c984d4b1273fc34873bd0eb52387145592259e430ae40bf96f145&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The giant birthday cake float was one of the highlights of the parade. Photo / Simon Cartwright Photography]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/warmer-homes-start-with-the-slab/2Y63DJLHFNC67ESHRWLUVNJ63M/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:34:23.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XLN2SJV2BNEMLH6LLMC3ZJKV6U.jpg?auth=0d55e863e87e9606e50014668ecd2e78d776c913e58a202d04d244e34c694d46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/explainer-who-recognises-the-state-of-palestine-who-doesnt-and-why-does-it-matter/WPDZL3MCOFGNTNETM4QT3PWBTU/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:19:20.634Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/E5RUMPLY4RC2VORQEM56DVY374.jpg?auth=7d92725f16044fd25df37aea44d8e974c3ed590a73a6530b9476a6aee5c100b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign is seen outside the Palestine Mission to the UK in west London. 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Photo / NZTA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/football/new-zealands-amateur-football-league-is-attracting-hundreds-of-millions-in-offshore-betting/VGEK44MQHNARPKAM5QMVZXMLDA/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:11:55.126Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2TPFQ6MG6VFV7ASEXLTEGXFDGQ.jpg?auth=bd241cd9b4826a565a994e63ec90a84ea68ccac13da8e6956deb27188c324ccd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sports integrity experts say the numbers wagered on domestic football games are 'frightening'. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/uk-approves-plans-for-second-runway-at-gatwick-airport-and-100000-extra-flights-per-year/VSTPCKFWNNDABEZ4KDUL5KWDLY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:01:52.913Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6OSU7FUYVHJBU2BZQBSV75T5UE.jpg?auth=756d5bbc68a2e35ceb93eddb6194d635528d787922d56a4ea98302f9334fec60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A second runway will enable Gatwick to handle an extra 100,000 flights a year. Last year, the airport had about 261,000 flights. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/kaitaia-woman-kimberley-dow-sentenced-for-role-in-international-website-hosting-scam/APROGI2WUJCN3GTRL7O5RMEXLI/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T22:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NDBNLS5D6RBUDCUTKQVQZLYHEE.jpg?auth=c1aba051268e7dbb1bb38e9c16fad3658be7acc9a3aed95ddac7203b49198409&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The scammers contacted people who were having website issues and Kaitāia woman Kimberley Dow's bank account was used for payment. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/vote-for-lockwoods-best-home-of-2025/HHENJGLESRD6ZEEHV5C6NCLKBQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:58:32.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VDEZVUAIPJBONCA3YHDAZCSI6I.jpg?auth=9f350de47a119feacea43b42b112a9aae6a12cd0d8c93d7c0b0460b2b880d63a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jamie Cobel, Image supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiwisaver-retirement-savings-why-375k-to-605k-may-be-enough-for-median-earners/WMRY27WMDBAQ3CKMXTQ24JXSFU/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:49:54.61Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ESKWHXCTF5EDRGOK6FZV3JZUDI.jpg?auth=233e99b62a02f34289026540186afb78510204a59432eb87ac9db0e306739a6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The big question: Is $375k, $605k or $1m enough for retirement? ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/bougainvillea-on-the-wrong-side-of-californias-fire-safety-push-to-create-home-buffer-zones/UGSDQQZDWFEGBO33KMDDWQJP7E/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:43:33.723Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6RMF7XUHR46ZSP2CQA46IRSHUI.jpg?auth=05264a7ebabb7355a25d02512c84e503ec4af19104c8a9796bdc841e15191b18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bougainvillea blossom loves summer heat. Picture / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/angelina-jolie-voices-concern-over-freedom-of-expression-in-the-us/WBOU662KNJATVBVYWD3LH64F4U/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:29:34.517Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OB77AUDOWNCDZCXZTTHAFAGVQI.jpg?auth=3822d5f46afd11d7179618e8c0dd6e14c2e9c228920f7519318caf10dc52802e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angelina Jolie has expressed concern over threats to free expression in the United States. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/super-typhoon-ragasa-closes-schools-and-offices-across-philippines/UPFAXFXGNBBV5IBHLSZCETIB4U/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:20:48.23Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AIOVZ72W6JCOVB7I63RHWXFAOE.jpg?auth=30a99abe5e37d5abb41cb4d1d9022d872aeee90c06dcdc776bdb2b1f28be41ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the Philippines and Taiwan with winds up to 250km/h, causing closures and evacuations. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ufc/ufc-perth-brando-pericic-on-israel-adesanya-influence-and-rocky-road-to-mmas-pinnacle/VZXONZFTRFFNBLQBPHDHGV25LA/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T21:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WZLCOQWNABHNBO5EIJDMH2K3KE.jpg?auth=552152c9c91c29673da38efbd7723f2cadacb6c018f6decd9b6c4751d5ac6a0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brando Peričić: 'Izzy definitely put some belief into me ... I wasn't in the best headspace.' Photo / Annaleise Shortland]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/prime-minister-luxon-to-face-media-after-uk-australia-canada-recognises-palestine/BPQNPKJLQFCTHLR4HLPEAAUEDQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:59:34.874Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5Q4AF7W3SVC6NDQGB5ECEWENJE.JPG?auth=b987d339662455521c9e1a596a747580d4cd6cebb018f30dfd8095b7115f743f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon, appears on Herald Now with Ryan Bridge.16 June 2025, NZ Herald photograph by Michael Craig]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/lone-star-tauranga-sold-after-former-franchisee-goes-into-liquidation-owing-over-700k/I63URUSUHNBMZMMOURY6EZVEGI/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:53:22.405Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2WQN6QQNXZCC7HVKASEVOOF34Y.jpg?auth=a2f43b18cee66a6bc04e4c9174ef4c3f6d3c7190e8eee382a1145f28dd58c093&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lone Star Tauranga in 2017, when it returned to The Strand. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/susan-goodwin-case-port-lincoln-man-faces-murder-charge-after-23-years/ZCU33C7FJRBTHFXE4MEYXASXXQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:34:20.588Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CANNOOABFVCBZEH4B5H3R6LJKA.jpg?auth=408385e67007f3a5ca1f480e0dca5cb5f8d3c24ff2abfe5b83c07b3743c65e51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After decades of searching, a breakthrough in the Susan Goodwin cold case has come to light.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/really-nervous-emilie-kiser-returns-to-tiktok-after-3yo-son-triggs-death/7WCWUWGFPJFNLAL2ZK2CM2GOCQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:16:29.129Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LRMW4DRFZNAT5DYH22RGFB7WIU.jpg?auth=f974cd87aaa0e0ee4934baedf892a660d8b23e29908d9831411910193c8d6c53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emilie Kiser has shared her first TikTok since son's death. Photo / EmilieKiser, TikTok]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/driver-found-asleep-at-wheel-of-jackknifed-van-blocking-rural-south-auckland-road/WNOZYUAMC5FU5INWEOKPLNCVTY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:11:19.009Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/P6KPBXK33NFNVBWP44DQA2J6PE.jpg?auth=03e97b01346c11eb9dbb85c86ba1590a30f2686ef5dae11f1a41672bf4ec037b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police responded to a crash on Runciman Rd, in South Auckland around 12.43am overnight.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/motorsport/formula-1/formula-1-another-liam-lawson-yuki-tsunoda-battle-brewing-as-drivers-fight-for-futures-opinion/4KDD44H6MREJBMW7LWEEW6V4LQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T20:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KZKBHR6BKBDSHCZDTDCLRAVBJA.jpg?auth=8c0bd8e7cbeaf95a20f08425eeea136b7384cbb713b046de01e7653269f3ce1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Lawson at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Photo / Red Bull]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/email-to-former-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimming-led-to-arms-vetting-policy-change/6ADQ6B6RMZFT3DHLSAXACGUKYY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T19:46:02.395Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UIOMMEMOMJDQLIY77OIF23ZRAE.jpg?auth=66ce37ac879b53a468d01a756f836d34be6c8eeaf998a37fb0bad4ba60075372&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed changes to the firearms vetting process after an acquaintance's request. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/mum-pulls-son-from-school-after-cheese-on-crackers-banned-at-snack-time/AOLZTSYVBFD5VKZBCX2MRSNANY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T19:44:06.805Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YWSCUJOXHVEB3INVWK2V6T4QJQ.jpg?auth=9bd4381f80d4b3268a6d0843be2b01be9691bcfc7e798bded6e79a5723f18238&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mum pulled her son from school after a teacher allegedly banned cheese on crackers. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/ai-amps-up-vulnerability-to-hacking-with-one-expert-calling-it-the-new-insider-threat/5DAVYYQS3NB4JNNDNIEQVRTSKY/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OXRK2PEKZ5EWTGVOWOFXUHN2G4.jpg?auth=ae5f22153f1853fae8c2d3481369c1071be01e2a738ae7ac9a16ff219efaceec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Internet security researchers work on building a cyber reasoning system that uses AI to detect and fix vulnerabilities in open-source software. Photo / Philip Cheung, for The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/children-are-talking-to-chatbots-but-what-they-really-need-is-people-dharshana-ponnampalam/6VJFNO6PVZGVDHNDBCHLSSMITA/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/N6ER6IURHJCT7EBHKNZOZQI7ME.jpg?auth=617b6c294b13ff84cccd7ea3a939f6987bd0df267c9ec7487818a040c9da78ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's time to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing teenage relationships. 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Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/western-bay-mayoral-race-grant-dally-prioritises-water-reforms-te-puke-congestion/DW45BFEKLVHJTFIXAR5SQ3RYYI/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JPZJZAVJBRGUBBNLYXB7OJU6KM.jpg?auth=017cd4553be8039845e78435138e36df92ef25cbac760f31863084a8503c0398&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Grant Dally is running for mayor and a seat in the Maketū-Te Puke Ward for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council 2025 election. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/jumpings-new-pin-up-boy-may-have-aussie-plans-mick-on-monday/V4AVPHME5VAWBAV736IEUZ47MQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3TOJWBDRIBD67NFXNMBXGMFJAM.jpg?auth=7d8ec562602e4dd2e4ce2a5aa0e79cf6acc8fd7e0ea89ed7c4212a8c75099c28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jesko (gold colours) on his way to winning the first-ever Great New Zealand Steeples at Te Aroha yesterday. 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Photo / UPL]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/tania-tapsell-unfinished-business-drives-re-election-bid-with-museum-and-core-services-top-of-agenda/ZG6XJVRJ3BGDHND2Q7HN6WUXX4/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CRUHCAGGZRBRPF6Y3YJE27LEYU.JPG?auth=64a43fccd9cbe8b2c66a37a9d0dbb1a13305d7d69c73a364fff8043ed983a900&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rotorua Museum is a key project for Tania Tapsell if re-elected as mayor next month. Photo / Laura Smith]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/construction/will-those-lumped-with-liability-under-proposed-new-building-regime-have-deep-enough-pockets-to-protect-homeowners/TSS7U672ORD23EISP7C7PRVVLQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JKPSW26CUVEY7MCIVC6UGT24MY.jpg?auth=0fcdd6920275caaa2d33d30b830916b3440b8a2bba6df9cbf554f19744d1ebe4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, who is considering requiring providers of building guarantees to meet solvency standards. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/whos-keeping-watch-when-local-news-disappears-the-front-page/UBHIRL6NHNF3RJ3YU3ERHJH26A/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/56GYRUXEWZFKPCX22YS7J4AO4Y.jpg?auth=c04746f67cbfdf50a829aec5fbd44183778952a9bdc5ee2b1d2b48ae913910ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Firm believers in a local voice: the Eastern Times and owner Bo Burns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/editorial-what-acdc-katy-perry-oasis-kendrick-lamar-and-billie-eilish-have-in-common/WGJS6SAMBRE65GBAIAJWYQWJTQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3RM47ZVBDJF7LJ5UCACOBJOFKU.jpg?auth=d0e8cd7927e18381c843741391725e3d672fdeecf7c806aff1df3ead57c5b406&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Katy Perry has bypassed New Zealand on her Lifetimes tour. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/chasing-storms-across-the-us-midwest-with-a-twister-sister/YZKT4ZVL3BC6VA75ROXGBSBZ2A/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5XQFGCQQXVAG7HOLU7Y37UV4QI.jpg?auth=0f6450a603dcb5a2214eec249190315106a44001a2fcd4df7f2a4491c887c246&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Melanie Metz will travel vast kilometres in pursuit of a storm. Photo / Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/the-danger-of-paying-upfront-in-tough-times-the-prosperity-project/DWQ3PPX5LVALHFWNRUJLALYI5U/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-21T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/43DS5HN7OVFY3PSXVIONR4ORFU.jpg?auth=decfb553359e1b9f02c414195a4d9516dbdb973e420970a8ebfddb49184b71f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When a business shuts its doors, consumers can be left out of pocket. 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