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Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hopeful-christians-jailhouse-letter-reveals-gloriavales-brutal-childtraining-beliefs/J4YZXKTOBVBA5PMQXOADLLAPXM/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QJVFPXKGLVEMJBMQKITAPEROVA.jpg?auth=be8c804dd91b2b9d89859f7376869b35cb379f90f9ddd2fb8de4e89ff66b0679&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Herald has obtained a letter written by Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian in which he instructs followers to eradicate the self-will of babies and children.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/casey-costello-on-saving-a-key-programme-fighting-nzs-growing-meth-problem/2HDANPO6AJFOLJDDXSCDT4KXEY/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NYXIJE26PRCVFGTOG7UHXTI2RY.JPG?auth=a72736b5575ddece4aaf17bb2a6800c7721548e02347f0860d4db5d77a7f3e4c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Government is developing a new strategy to fight methamphetamine-related harm. 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Photo / Tracy Neal.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/magnitude-65-earthquake-hits-indonesias-papua-province-no-tsunami-threat/IPN2RL76UBGSNB7UC3QA32U7LA/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T06:59:52.415Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/35YXMJEAPVDT5AZYIEG3QMRIYI.jpg?auth=f9dcb8ebc36dabeb45c51bdf6866d54170011e5c0fc9c2d56217f9ede2ebb704&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The epicentre of the quake was about 200km from the city of Jayapura, at a depth of 35km kilometres, the USGS said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/travel-news/how-to-avoid-hidden-overseas-atm-charges-eating-into-your-travel-budget/77VI7YDHIZEIRER3ORENXY74RA/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T06:59:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/35HETONV3VG6NE64O3EB6F7NBE.jpg?auth=5731d294bbed83d65c951c5ea9317f2a9d0085f376fe2829267f6ed8f9854262&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vietnam topped the list of costly cash withdrawals, averaging 27.1% in hidden ATM fees. 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Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/paul-joseph-dally-who-raped-and-murdered-13-year-old-karla-cardno-has-been-denied-parole-again/Y56NZHTWQREI7B3DY7RLYPEW5Q/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:57:32.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/43ZHGCBBQ7RV3XCWQLFGWEI5U4.jpg?auth=9cf017296538308621b26e743e730cc2b1d7ffb247d989b724eadc8a0d47de60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paul Joseph Dally was denied parole again due to concerns about his safety plan and accommodation. Photo / TVNZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland-council-elections-electoral-fraud-complaint-filed-with-police-claims-vote-papers-stolen-from-letterboxes/NKKELPMHORH5DP6ZNYOZHRCZEE/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:48:01.309Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LLPYOF7NB5AEHP2VI43ZFBWC6I.png?auth=8f98cf4add594a87fb92e4119efa4b28f7cd3652f9ff1bda20d766478861b140&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Electoral fraud has been alleged in the Papatoetoe vote in the Auckland Council election. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nz-sharemarket-rises-in-late-trading-as-infratil-rallies-on-data-centre-deal-market-close/A4VZUZJDJBGSNDV56PI5OHBR54/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:15:15.778Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KNS4T3RBS5FKTJEBO5UU4BXRB4.JPG?auth=00a7faceee29b386462c83a1b884e3a734979838fce1f8b7baf24133e89d056f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Infratil's share price rallied on Thursday after its CDC business signed a new AI data centre contract. 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Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/cirque-bon-bon-foot-archer-and-contortionist-brings-guinness-world-record-act-to-hastings-toitoi/4OQTAYQNQZFTPBR4W56G245V54/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:05:52.895Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XCGPMPL5W5EA3EYJL42GRSJSAI.jpg?auth=1144a7521a61a1dc5895aac58c99ac7eec5662430bb3a45afff8a468aa01a33d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Guinness World Record-breaking foot archer and contortionist, Shannen Michael, will perform at Toitoi this weekend as part of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival’s Cirque Bon Bon show.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/aitua-puriri-sentenced-for-the-manslaughter-of-his-whangarei-nephew-reign-puriri/EXSE5HMRJREUJAB6N67SMNXVBU/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HMXRJGFARBFSXK2NC4ESPD6NXI.jpg?auth=9f9be4b3c752d7d4eb9ede1bdc1071e120c17042102020202353b13b9dbde6f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aitua Puriri has been sentenced for the manslaughter of his nephew, Reign Puriri.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/local-elections-2025-hamilton-elects-councillor-and-former-mp-tim-macindoe-as-mayor/GMPLV5CG6RBQZK5LROOMCB5L2Y/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T05:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S6POXF4NWRCN3G2GSUCCWRUVV4.jpg?auth=ddb72f6a2dc5c9b3e4e965083b0ad20c01fd8dc0bf31f92430085dd94eb1c1c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hamilton mayor-elect Tim Macindoe. Photo / Tom Eley]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/south-island-braces-for-100kmh-winds-and-downpours-as-front-arrives/H6WIIP6CM5GXFGTCYYFPU7YV2I/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T04:59:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FGAIDRLZPJDYFJBUJ7UYH5OVSM.png?auth=b8985fe325a33c88f6abbda4daca39bb6e598c5822860d7e56c9d623e4ed1da0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Severe wet weather with gales set to reach 100km/h is set to batter parts of the country as we head into the weekend. 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The Commerce Commission says the company misled consumers. Photo / File]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/local-elections-2025-waipa-elects-mike-pettit-as-new-mayor/V7JWFJKEXRGHXPY5WYVE6SGYZM/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TJJRLVG3DNG2ZKKBFKPIII3QCU.jpg?auth=949118eb49cbc1a6417ffd3c2cab996ab8a9ad4c9fa3ef1d43a6e217e22085a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waipā's new Mayor is Mike Pettit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christmas-countdown-adds-pressure-after-a-tough-year-editorial/DQE4XSO3JJASJAD3O6ACRTNETI/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/74CQ54FT4JA5BN7K6BP2TIB254.jpg?auth=789a2593f9189e21b3fcc33ed8fff4076161316b4dd213451c5eb027449bfb19&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Christmas countdown has begun.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/massey-murder-kanwarpal-singh-denied-appeal-against-sentence-for-murder-of-zana-yaqubi/GRRFQKJRNFAZXLTAD6CHC3S2P4/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/46RWDV6TFNEJ7MJ4CI4HS3TBPM.jpg?auth=52535bed65ceb98597375f1af1d5cc0f649f4ea86f8f64c8a4c6ec61a3ec390e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police and ambulance staff attend the death of Farzana Yaqubi (left) in Massey, Auckland, in 2022. 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File photo/ Warren Buckland]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/wellington-lives-graham-bloxham-wins-court-fight-with-police-over-driving-charge/AHSOG4RBHZBF5KOLMNO2P2O4YM/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T03:33:38.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OSMOBAHPKZDQ7AMZUHV444SRWQ.jpg?auth=ef372d44b73ed0f0d47378f11fe25dcb63b80a82d70205452557d3163cb9fcf2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Graham Bloxham outside the Wellington District Court in August, for an appearance relating to his driving charge. Photo / Ethan Manera]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/transmission-gully-public-back-a-speed-limit-lift-to-110kmh-but-change-is-not-happening-fast/Z4DJG7YYOVFU7L5O4TC7VBGQ5A/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RL3NG4OSMJHM7KSR365GGRNSDI.jpg?auth=ba5ae4ced893ae7c7b5e787bb73b5eeba3a723a54973b52692ed59e58dd4e062&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The public wants to drive faster on Transmission Gully, but a decision on the unfinished highway will still take six-12 months.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/dawn-meats-lifts-alliance-group-offer-to-270m-ahead-of-shareholder-vote/3F6ZVJUTKNDF3ARVU4CV6TJLQI/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:50:07.703Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CTU4CAVK4JDODILWSJOIN7JDXE.jpg?auth=1155a55b87bec837e1fab2a821d0b5055dfb857a7d0194f1578a3acb1dfc1732&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Alliance Group meatworks in Southland. Photo / RNZ / Nathan McKinnon]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/f1-mclaren-title-rivals-looking-warily-for-max-verstappens-late-charge/5HFXGKWKAJFE7NFMINYAX2GB7U/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:48:40.463Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XH2QQD6G7FA3TLIFSMPGHK4WSE.jpg?auth=90c7aeabe0817a24c999ffccfb3015cec301ea1fbe182b3e96f20e552e63363f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reigning champion Max Verstappen (centre) has surged into contention against the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris (left) and Oscar Piastri. Photo / Red Bull]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/te-pati-maori-allegations-eru-kapa-kingi-sends-message-to-my-haters-those-throwing-dirt-on-my-name/H7LOFCAK3JEW3PBIWRQJIA2FQU/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:43:21.525Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Q5IB36LRHBDTXIP2NAADNMZD5E.JPG?auth=3baf8c7a99fa20de5d65675ee3cb86cc20d6a157b4dbac6fdaf71bee74edfd65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eru Kapa-Kingi, spokesperson for Toitū te Tiriti, has provided an update on he and his mother are doing. Photo / Alex Cairns]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/whenua-ngati-toa-rangatira-regains-control-over-land-at-whitireia-177-years-after-serious-injustice/2GZUJGR6EBE45OJEYNORZIVHXY/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:38:45.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XCTI6JDP6JBQZASZ5WWLE65ULU.jpg?auth=7fbe34b13b484d3c69c557f7fb77b69fab9db9279c24dc1d7755f64c9d4a8e7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Helmut Modlik, chief executive of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, and the Porirua Harbour headland previously owned by RNZ. Composite image / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/paeroa-hit-and-run-police-seeking-dashcam-footage/WA3CU65JO5FUVKFJQKBRFGTHWE/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:36:49.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/hotel-worker-accused-of-selling-liam-payne-drugs-says-staff-could-have-done-more-to-save-him/GCY6U3B5IFHIZLLPPUZVKXYZWE/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:33:19.557Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JZZQGLZRJNEE5ARI6RTAYQNDHE.jpg?auth=c577c35251bf20e825589ddee7fdcde4811caec82602be56278e7f176e8bb049&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-investigate-suspected-assault-on-paponga-rd-kohukohu/CORCOSLEKVEE7BM5TQO5ON4JYY/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T02:23:30.541Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QOXLJCBYIVHTXBCHPYOVWMTVTI.png?auth=c5c732806187711cdb2ea64afa32090f6430650f69be117a1c9441ece16ecb5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police received reports on Wednesday evening that a seriously injured person had been found at a property on Paponga Rd. 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Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/us-woman-charged-after-giving-ex-a-chilly-bin-containing-foetus/DTHWVKXL65CGBJCMLP5SEECYKM/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:42:13.936Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KDRBYYSLONFDTL6TU4FU74S3QQ.jpg?auth=3fa70bc5165cf647cca8ff8a7e111b2aa75a524c91868e8ba750e770b187c2af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Makayla Haedt gave her former partner a chilly bin containing a miscarried foetus. Photo / Joe Raedle, Newsmakers]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/silver-ferns-v-australia-kiwis-scramble-to-solve-shooter-puzzle/2RTVWYOECJGEPICJLPTBRGE2OI/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:31:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5D33IRLXTBEGXMK4JLLSSTIN2I.jpg?auth=6644db9fbae716e19a3fb6351ef6e67e7cc25af056a4248e4ef08d9d290b0228&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The New Zealand shooting options (from left): Grace Nweke, Georgina Heffernan, Amelia Walmsley and Martina Salmon. Photos / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/politicians-honour-former-pm-jim-bolger-in-the-house/NT6TCOJACBCVTNDM762XNDVMGQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:05:20.745Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WZRVNM736VF5NK5VDMP3IB7E3Q.jpg?auth=c973eb51eb1bb0a02c7ee19861dc79167dce61506cfe08be0de4fd5dcb7737dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger passed away yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell










 














]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/diane-keaton-cause-of-death-revealed/LKDWMDRHEBGPPDYL2TJQVPTEK4/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:05:07.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Z3PJ35XGU5CGTBPTBQTL6KEHVQ.jpg?auth=e855bd8940fd7e2ea41a125d1a6f3f56de39c49441990a91ca43744c43f2a4a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hollywood legend’s family has confirmed her cause of death and shared heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of support. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/icon-wins-201m-precinct-properties-project-for-nzs-tallest-new-student-accommodation-tower/CU6HQ2TSGJB5DCHTCKECLBO3UI/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YTH5DZROORCL7J22DTJOGI3CVU.jpg?auth=b88ec2532816da1fb94eea86aadfbee0f7532bbee98762c95587dac08933da8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plans for New Zealand's largest purpose-built student accommodation tower at 256 Queen St in Auckland CBD. Photo / Precinct Properties]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/auckland-domain-revival-major-events-set-to-pack-outdoor-venue-this-summer/KLUWMOL6F5A2JMXY2DPUXL34AA/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T01:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KZ6TWRO4GBGKFD557Y2KN5Z7UA.jpg?auth=c353931016dc073f4b38bf492fb1bf0da767266ce20690c7762f571cf55ee420&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Synthony drew over 35,000 fans to Auckland Domain last year, generating $3.45m in GDP for Auckland. Photo / Alex Burton / Inset / Radlab]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/donald-trumps-world-cup-threat-fifa-hopes-cities-will-be-ready-for-games/E2SRJYVU35DW3MBJTZDU2S7JGM/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:59:05.311Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LHRO5H5HWFBW7JMIWO6JNO34WQ.jpg?auth=860811ca52f25a57c6168e327bf4307c4b97d95eae7233d16af2c86fd01ea99e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Fifa boss Gianni Infantino (inset).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-winston-peters-pays-tribute-to-jim-bolger/PRUEIRY2YFG6HKQROPPIOXZZMA/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:44:10.19Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JLVV3ITR2VBIZGYGR6FQLYYSLU.jpg?auth=fa44ada60eb72c598f011a6e16e3756ec0ac48fee87ad2b5209cef157b1a68e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 1996, then-Prime Minister Jim Bolger and his new deputy Winston Peters shared a laugh as they signed the new coalition agreement in the Legislative Chamber. Photo /Martin Hunter]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/woolworths-glitch-leaves-60-customers-without-groceries-after-system-fault/DFESYILJBFCHHPOJJWKKM5UQB4/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:27:12.672Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WSIXPT4UWFDPJCHB6MRJTFKJC4.png?auth=648724d7e0e8af71e94f1687ff3b8fc215529d68f4ff42bd5672c6da3476928a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A family with two young children have been left with no groceries delivered and is at a loss of $400. Photo / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/us-falls-out-of-top-10-in-list-of-the-worlds-most-powerful-passports/PSGNVPR6NRCOVGDMTV6W4DX25M/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:16:46.582Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KKOZHBMX5BE65L2WVXEL5FJUFI.jpg?auth=1702fd549606a5441874b01a022217fb220bd6f9e8f376674ec7261936ef5551&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The index ranks how many destinations a passport holder can visit without needing a visa. Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/venison-pet-food-businesses-wilder-hunt-and-huntaway-wild-go-into-liquidation-owing-1m/C2WVGDFRCJD2BAAOBGOJFW4XDQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:15:10.177Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3DHBENI73VCX5N633P7PMH6SY4.jpg?auth=6fecdac22d7276cdde7be03f052fcf832b6d597ed3e810f520035ff606246501&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huntaway Pet Food, now in liquidation, sold premium raw venison dog food largely into the United States.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/oscar-winner-geoffrey-rush-and-oscar-nominee-john-lithgow-up-for-new-zealand-screen-award/XPQ4MTJWCREMXIR7IH7LNOGAKY/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:05:27.686Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ND432JLU2FGNDDSFT7KKIG6HXM.jpg?auth=4c221cccd7ed1f5e601c06324ff8446e68bcb4e5fd71c3f1a6c81149db3b89b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The nominees for the New Zealand Screen Awards have been announced. Photo / Supplied, Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-to-make-a-better-sandwich-inspired-by-international-favorites/MYYX23UZVNDVROMPKR3GKOW6LY/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-16T00:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HO62MY667RE7NCLKYPLDNL6ULU.jpg?auth=3b8a0171dbc8ed3d0955a6d1d7d83d57f3fc3ba73c7f60ee1f36c596f1e2f4ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicken Katsu Sandos. Photo / Lauren Bulbin, The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>