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Photo / RNZ,  Libby Kirkby-McLeod]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/cash-strapped-councils-cannot-afford-sna-compensation-west-coast-councillor/CRD7MTXJTBCIDDMXQHYVRSEKQY/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T20:55:10.154Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QNJQV3CSQX33VCMCZWPUEYWUUQ.jpg?auth=776eb728ea621d35442e267380e269be7e0c20743a483d0b426ca3abb2fe005b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Significant natural areas have extra protections on their use because they contain native vegetation or habitat for native wildlife. Photo / Local Democracy Reporting, Lois Williams]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/us-house-poised-to-reinforce-security-for-europe-rebuke-trump-over-anti-nato-rhetoric/BSVYNZED6ZG45CT7WUMEBJBA4Q/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T20:46:00.818Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ARBGXJV3QZHX3DHKK2U6PNN6TM.jpg?auth=1aec4fe0718ebfd074b1c5c706afaa652883887a313b40b526bcd00d8f18bc85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US defence spending Bill in the House bolsters Europe's security at an important time for its leaders. The Bill includes strict limits designed to prevent the Trump Administration from reducing troop numbers, moving equipment or downgrading Nato-linked missions. 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Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/auckland-sand-dune-tragedy-kane-watsons-injuries-were-unsurvivable-coroners-report-finds/D2QFCCL4XVENDJW5S5JK36GBAU/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VAEWHO3XUFDDVKUVIODYTA6PUE.jpg?auth=ac0a4a4e08d63e72ddb55abe5f8e576f8aa180ab5b128a2d06b446cda10a5d12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Young dad Kane Watson lost his life in a beach tragedy at Muriwai. Photo / NZ Herald composite]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kitea-health-closes-13m-raise-lines-up-human-trials-in-the-us/premium/O3EXTV5CLFHGDBMRRSOJ5QUBWQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UVRND7OTJBE47I4YEUBSMFBXVQ.jpg?auth=d774548219d01347cb73fa0dcd0a97a9586f2e1c737697d2fe6299034b7d5a6e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kitea Health chief executive Simon Malpas. Kitea’s world-first chip implant measures fluid pressure on the heart or brain, which could be the result of a genetic condition, heart failure, or trauma such as a car crash or stroke. Photo / Alex Burton]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-morning-quiz-december-11/TR2BRC2ZUZH6NEOJ742GGUNOF4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MMREVEFHSBEYPMS27PPKVK4DCQ.jpg?auth=245bd4fd024fd1c6f4567f9fe4f8b9564e04dd4277a521261add02faa0b2d4f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In which year did the French Revolution begin? Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pet-camera-captures-horse-and-steer-sneaking-into-australian-politicians-house/UUHXVOII5JHU7I3EXD6DKSBFKM/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/656MCLTS2NHUFI5ILBBQJIUJCY.jpg?auth=49a9fe413afdfd7da7049685ecd2d7bb698652d98b4373cd1576fce4db9873ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This frame grab taken from video footage provided by Andrew Mackay on December 10 shows a steer and a horse inside the Australian lawmaker's house in Darwin. Mackay posted the incriminating evidence from his pet cam to social media. Photo / Courtesy of Andrew Mackay, AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/posh-doggy-daycare-pets-and-pats-sold-on-brink-of-collapse-owing-358000/premium/DF3PPHOBUFCP5BOXTAHIGMJKWI/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CWSSCYQKIEX4WKEAOZGDHF6QTQ.jpg?auth=980732fa235b73a5566c40f247af5f52aef3514ddbc5226dc49e243166846e0b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pets & Pats owner Angela Beer sold the business before the company which owned it went into liquidation. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/despite-promising-to-stay-on-the-sidelines-trumps-son-in-law-has-become-enmeshed-in-diplomacy/7PH6K4RNZBCUBL7C5TMPRMCNL4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/U7GFK2W7NVAXZCCGZNQIIG4EWE.jpg?auth=df831eec2d034b53785521a3eca2929838a20b0cbbbd37741fcf322de781952f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US envoy Steve Witkoff, right, with Jared Kushner, arrives to speak at a rally in Tel Aviv on October 11 in support of hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Photo / Heidi Levine, for The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-administration-sees-europes-decay-as-europeans-see-a-hostile-america/6JUXYKSQ2JD25KNNYKRLI672BQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WB72G2LDYRHV7GTRU32AZOOIWQ.jpg?auth=dabe43bad57b9d83bccc5c82446d2011b078951d3ac7f5c073ce92a1beef077c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the White House in August. Photo / Tom Brenner, The Washington Post]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/is-equity-killing-excellence-the-dei-debate-the-elephant/ZRYFR6LDRBE3VBYQUK3D7HEKDU/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AK322A2YRNFEHA3MCXIHU3O2H4.png?auth=60bbe1b4b9b9eba933f1c7647d87b7057941344175acb3ecacfbf628249511de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Elephant hosts Mark Crysell and Miriama Kamo discuss DEI and MEI in the final episode of the season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/electron-targets-te-rapa-cal-isuzu-stakes-after-otaki-mile-win/Y7ZIWJLTTZG5LCCFD73XHZKAY4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZEEMWRD6CFBFZJHLLB7Y2NJVOY.jpg?auth=0bf0d9466b89aab2302a1b570f958b7997db617d5e7d3ce9675c14961977a5c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Electron (inside) will contest the Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo / Peter Rubery, Race Images Palmerston North]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/have-you-seen-this-ai-generated-man-police-swap-suspect-sketches-for-ai/DUFEM3HTAZD3FANBEQGJLQXUEI/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UVXPTHCBHVGC7B22A4QJ36P22Y.jpg?auth=b2f3055bad66ab4346d6d100197249eae6fa2be9fc94c7ece91664bfdfb69dbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police officer and sketcher Mike Bonasera said an image of a suspect drawn from memory, whether by hand or created by AI, is used to generate leads but would not be enough to inform an arrest. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/andrew-coster-and-the-cost-of-owning-mistakes-jonathan-ayling/premium/UNRZXQK2YRB3TNECBSVUJKYTUA/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UB3TN2FKSVFJ7IRC4AHIRSIQNE.jpg?auth=5680dcf445dccd679f96fc3acfa5ed9f3368159c69f10155220fab861668d7e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former police commissioner Andrew Coster had to go for his role in the Jevon McSkimming scandal, but his career should not be defined by that debacle, argues Jonathan Ayling. Photo / Sylvie Whinray]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/society-insider-luxury-lodge-designer-virginia-fisher-plans-downsize-from-25m-waterfront-mansion-real-estate-star-megan-jaffe-sells-up/premium/ISWPGVRJMFDPHDYNDQZDTY3IQE/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/23JSXFSYQBHTPFMOI4OM6N4PPY.jpg?auth=2546773f6454c994afac87f5068f6fb46fd6d1428c893416daf10968719aefce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Virginia Fisher, left, who has designed the interiors for many of New Zealand's top luxury lodges, is selling her $25m waterfront Herne Bay home; while successful real estate agent Megan Jaffe has completed sales on two of her own Remuera properties. Photo / Herald composite]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/asbestos-in-play-sand-parents-warned-to-monitor-exposed-children/6RBQWCVLVRHFBDIQ2J3DC7DRKM/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/C7YY4TJKLBHD3J5U5RVHGRST6Q.jpg?auth=7ccab4095ee593b8b6778163aafc4a3b0313f8047d49b34fdd98edf937ae6d64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Children exposed to asbestos in play sand should have regular health checks. Photo / 123RF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/mavericks-singer-songwriter-raul-malo-dies-aged-60-after-colon-cancer-battle/2QBQZQAEYBC6XGZPHAMUBN2DQM/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T07:44:19.457Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6342ZQ4M3NCFVOQKYFOF2S566E.jpg?auth=d9f659e51a8649a8461e428ff79f7904286ca7af75d00fe390ee46b7ef0180ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mavericks singer Raul Malo has died aged 60 after battling colon cancer. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/lotto-powerball-15-million-up-for-grabs-in-latest-jackpot-draw/26GG4WJWU5ET3ODTZYADO3BBTI/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T07:23:11.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IHGDAOY4QBGMVDAKLQ765HNWXQ.JPG?auth=b7095e5b0b1e6e22b26bdd900d05328b3c421d52954b6686dc5a69884257bd45&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One person has won this evening's Lotto Powerball draw.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/revealed-the-most-complained-about-new-zealand-tv-ads-for-2025/RB3BPZKK3JBCJDNGZXOOUOHHYM/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T07:10:09.572Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5CF65OIWHVDBRMSLWLTV3DRAJQ.png?auth=2b80728f8ced780eb0ea0c7ef40066db37cb1208049624fb219fb818486cc1e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lotto's "A Promise is a Promise" ad received 48 initial complaints. Photo / YouTube]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/australian-influencer-stacey-warnecke-died-after-freebirth-coroner-hears/5MDFSTK4PFHWBLEBRBN35ABW3I/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T07:09:35.789Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3GJT4V3YIBCXVGFI7WFBV4URP4.jpg?auth=49fea94cfdcd5c3011031a3e9cdd54e77bc38045cf00422bed9b5b77cea6805a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Melbourne influencer Stacey Warnecke, a certified nutritionist, sought no prenatal care during her pregnancy other than a single blood test.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/black-caps-v-west-indies-new-zealands-mass-changes-pay-off-in-wellington-opinion/premium/BWRWX5PDYJF2TNHM3DSONXM3HE/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T07:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GMQKT7OXLZFC7B4A3GVCNL7S7Y.JPG?auth=238500cf1bea3fa9ae1b818d53def8863376bee0f7d6b0b6b21513f6ff898cd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Rae celebrates his first test wicket for the Black Caps, against the West Indies in Wellington. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/from-orient-express-to-tranzalpine-the-rise-of-luxury-rail-travel/YJZYSC562VAYDKPR46JSARDNKM/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T06:40:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5IAORPI2FRB6PBXWSCG76MB7TY.jpg?auth=fa905b41be5f2f4c7d739b923c4b486e70ce1f3a576afb84a1b5addd1ba26094&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On board the Rocky Mountaineer enjoying the Rockies to the Red Rocks route. Photo / Rocky Mountaineer

Travel 4 July 2023
NZH 04Jul23 - Onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/us-singer-songwriter-chappell-roan-named-new-mac-cosmetics-global-ambassador-for-2026/KJSPHYTJ5BCZBDGJ7XPRTOVWSQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T06:26:37.451Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WXEQBHKFORFHLC2ZJCICH3SAUY.jpg?auth=7fb210da7a1cf123fe6de27da9ecb1e56242b76360ee02694b35053c7a83d893&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chappell Roan has joined Mac Cosmetics as a global ambassador, appearing in campaigns from 2026. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crash-survivor-warns-against-dangerous-driving-this-summer/KC3OPR57QVDVRJVVPEG5EP77KE/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T06:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PQGC6VCGMVA2PNBZBW3H3FR5AY.jpeg?auth=34d2118727d195e0a2d987231dd37887022bbdad9ce7b5ac6c431c17d063b406&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bridie Young suffered life-changing injuries at age 19 when the intoxicated driver of a car she was in hit a tree. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/recycling-state-assets-is-not-just-good-economics-it-is-vital-richard-prebble/premium/VIHRBNYRU5ABHML7AZYMNIOSAA/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T06:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WWOIESU5CFGFDMDH3PIEC4ASWU.jpg?auth=903791c8667d5f820515698844140a67f95fd6531e18ea2d3e524b1e952c5612&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waikare Gorge Rd State Highway 2 was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/black-caps-v-west-indies-blair-tickner-injury-overshadows-new-zealands-day-as-bowlers-strike-at-basin-reserve/KRATJ646XNCVDLCOGRCBK3VVIE/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:35:13.579Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GXHPOKSPSBHMBIHZBZERNISBJM.JPG?auth=7b62fcd61a62b18f54d8e57de140d6df25ef1ab0929e6eb805e09ebf43c0a2d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blair Tickner lies injured on the first day of the second test between the Black Caps and West Indies. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/us-doordash-driver-accused-of-spraying-mystery-liquid-on-arbys-delivery-bag-carrying-us-couples-meal-order/4RMGXUT2SBEQZJUMSC4BZTLS44/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:33:49.183Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VJL7722TGVDVNJEJ7YBLRD4SOQ.jpg?auth=946256f5c688b160d1f3e72791b3b38dab5b867526688243119cfd371066b54b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US couple say people are "mean for no reason", and they don't know if they'll ever order a food delivery again.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/zuru-wins-trademark-appeal-over-lego-brick-compatible-label/SX3CBD5JT5CZDKHJQOKE7KH52Y/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:13:39.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PRCZM3PY6VA4FIFVS4C4WHI53I.jpg?auth=b896ba92af50536adac36b5295fec7866c864d15e097b3591ea8ea4a07234442&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kiwi toymaker Zuru has won its legal stoush against the iconic mega brand, Lego. Photo / Mike Tweed]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/gentrack-sell-off-drives-nz-sharemarket-down-market-close/premium/LO3H2AC3ZJGDDCBOJGLIOSMYI4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:09:35.161Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/N47UPUSTLMFCWLYUARUA5MJBOI.jpg?auth=38ed17703a14687df839a41f0dcb381a390c7845a853e799b8e61210ac9cae8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gentrack drove the NZ sharemarket down, trading in high volume and turnover on Wednesday. Photo / NZ Herald ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/how-to-say-no-to-a-social-invitation-and-why-it-wont-ruin-your-life/premium/ME4WPSDV4FD2RKITZTMH7CVATU/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7O4NZ7ISOJE3ZCDNPQTDY2QTQI.jpg?auth=35e9af63956a493898fe0b0e29cfc50a480adfa44835ce252af313ebdb75ce54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Burnout is definitely a real thing. It is important to take some time for yourself and just relax.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/waikato-police-officer-jacob-collins-gives-up-suppression-appeal-after-pepper-spray-assault-conviction/PFNVGXWPQFFDXFG25PABWFPOJU/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T05:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3JGUQQXVHVDJNG4TJYPEKKK7SU.jpg?auth=7a4d41b78fd4ecf6e714e75e0b51b711e2a4796f2e30f74dd6b61678af623deb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Constable Jacob Collins, pictured in September, can be named as the officer who was convicted of assault after he sprayed a speeding motorist three times with pepper spray. 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Photo / Belinda Feek]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/council-votes-to-return-rotorua-night-market-to-city-centre-ending-trial-relocation/LUPP4PTQOZESZABJX33XEJJ2Q4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T01:05:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IVBWHRWLKZRR5STHH4ZM2X5IH4.jpg?auth=2a6777f6a5bf003cab6960d4dfdfa907daf57c977e651f412bb50ed7e1f82573&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rotorua Night Market is returning to its long-time home in Tutanekai St. Photo / Ben Fraser]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-on-rma-reforms/M5BF5MTXAVGEXB6UFWTVKNHR4Q/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T01:04:59.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FNVZHL2AKNHZXOXC3RKRCJVAR4.jpg?auth=ec8fdc9821b0a738550af00836f85669158bd0f05c34463dfea4b96ede34fe68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. 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Photo / Jason Oxenham]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/is-hong-kong-worth-the-hype/LIPAHQ25J5HUNAIDYV7RAN6D74/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T00:31:53.909Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XKED4X3HPVEYPILXZKSMAUSVYY.jpg?auth=4bde5d65dc7f880bddacdb30a02ca1563589c7c9762035d4752c7eb038b5ed23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aqua Luna]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-internal-journey-of-the-33500-faberge-pendant-swallowed-in-auckland-jewellery-heist/7Z2W5Q5R4ZHWFLY4HVLQWP7CAI/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T00:29:57.566Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Y4ZQH74QBVDCJINJ7FLBJVNFTA.jpg?auth=58b4cbe9f9cc343f283a00415ec39704fb287ca54eae65d1fb0ca9e604dffc12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The recovered Faberge locket. Photo / NZ Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/havelock-north-pool-draws-650-people-for-z-manu-world-champs-qualifier/KVEAXJUQUNAIJCNZHF3RXLEMA4/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T00:19:55.296Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DXGTG5G33NAOVL4EBASGCVSL6E.jpg?auth=9f72991b9c253744cfa5f1157948d44a3559e07d0b25e0eb9fffcf5b00ccc9bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Anything but a Manu" division winner Javan Pahau at the Hastings Z Manu World Champs qualifier on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/parole-conditions-relaxed-for-convicted-double-murderer-mark-lundy-after-full-compliance-with-rules/HN77CDLONFDV3EEELRW2E3GQMQ/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T00:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FQS6OOYHPVHXVDBAOKNELKZZMU.JPG?auth=e21e094deef93bca107559355840212fd56acf8ed4bbe83c7a6376cf253d8992&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Lundy was released into the community in May after 23 years behind bars. Photo / George Heard]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>