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Photo /Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/events-in-waikato-hot-air-balloons-and-baby-rave-part-of-event-calendar/JGJG6SFBENDIDHIOVCFAMFDVUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:30:04.679Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5SZFAVKP2JA2VCBFFK6V46XZWM.jpg?auth=5b9b7cb084dfb64b7f1b8ef8b38064d7e4e95568766d89a0093e4bf15e03086e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nightglow will open the annual Balloons over Waikato Festival on Saturday, March 21 at the University of Waikato.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/european-leaders-rebuff-trumps-call-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz/JQNB6D272VFULOV3GA3Q4D2T6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:23:45.907Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/P6ATDIDTYJDUJO6V5TZ2BRACHQ.jpg?auth=b013d1bda65fd520732db5f49045446dcad9a18f2fe0e46c7d92567f990d6bc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A commercial ship anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/new-takeaway-store-planned-for-busy-tauranga-highway-to-open-end-of-year/XJNQLJFRRREBPLSUVGXDIUDGSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:20:34.591Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S4JPQDJVJNEUDDVSHTVGQ25I64.jpg?auth=b473c2ae952de13962e9d3f1aaed955bdd732b27ed3e027b6d13549c228791f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hewletts Rd is one of the busiest in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/family-sues-us-ski-resort-claiming-hot-chocolate-was-too-hot/LJXVCGJGJVBCHMWS54AIMAE36Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:09:32.364Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/XXANF3IXONBKROA75FVNXEEWOA.jpg?auth=6cfffe724ed95cfbfca102703db0a791b787577a3fcdbcd8221e7856807e1693&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A family are suing a US ski resort, claiming excessively hot chocolate scalded their daughter. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/middle-east-conflict-associate-energy-minister-shane-jones-warns-of-petrol-prices-rising-further/24TIUJ2EPBDM5FJQKDEHVQTJNU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:02:46.004Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6TVLIWQU5BFPDAEYARVOTPHUP4.jpg?auth=ef56e6f0c459a2d9539cdac01f098d84d75ef10640dceb0025afb4c0765f3665&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kiwis have been warned to expect further fuel price rises. Photo / Corey Fleming]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/us-actor-kevin-spacey-avoids-new-trial-with-court-settlement/VZMM3MAVDFHEHAVLIUFAUC7TME/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T21:01:21.96Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AKVJN2GWUBGAXB4G2NMSSAJHMY.jpg?auth=df03e3a1980aa58cae9e863090e7e4bcb05bf178498092e81c4dc37939f4d2fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Spacey attends the Filming Italy Venice Award during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/jamie-and-nicky-gaddum-of-matangi-station-win-east-coast-ballance-farm-environment-awards-2026/RI7RKJ24TRBSFDLZOBYW6VBPMY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T20:08:10.387Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/7IQYNBMTAZC4LH7YC52Q2G7TEY.jpg?auth=26b146aaa1302f7b6458f84a5084d012d7bec3f3d195b9fee4d2fd180ec15f89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jamie and Nicky Gaddum of Matangi Station are the Ballance Farm Environment Awards' East Coast Regional Supreme Winners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/we-need-to-learn-how-to-make-liveable-cities-eric-crampton/premium/UG6LFZSJX5FK3HQHAKEESGYZLM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T20:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MIPIOEJNFFEUHPROTXOKJBFDEY.jpg?auth=4a23fafcc70ba1e2e2eefe45aa29f47a63a5e5874762af71e65432665cff26cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alain Bertaud, a leading urban planner, emphasises cities as dynamic labour markets requiring mobility and choice. Photo / Alex Burton
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealand-tourist-trampled-by-elephant-on-zambia-walking-safari-died-by-misadventure-coroner/WSKTQI4FZ5CW5OQPYFEOAHVRU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T19:56:38.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IN7TES3G7ZBIXD5Q5LXQDTFWJA.jpg?auth=a4d0538d216fea354b0b103fc3b02db6015f655541495697f182ff1287a3cdc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alison Jean Taylor, 67, of Porirua, died when an elephant charged her on a safari in Africa. 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Photos / Supplied / NZME]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nzx-50-up-1-as-property-gains-outweigh-middle-east-conflict-worries-market-close/premium/VE3SPLOB2ZGYVCLCC64QU6VNBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T05:44:38.83Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GEFL7XRK75DBJDG4I34MDIQLIE.jpg?auth=7959d793e3ce197a6845ceafe1fa41e66cbcda96e395723a1750f72ab76f1c59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The property sector on the NZX gained 1.84%. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/new-zealand-officials-have-had-united-states-critical-minerals-framework-for-months-despite-christopher-luxon-saying-talks-very-preliminary/premium/52JCAXNINZAH5KVRMU2UBTQ3NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NKRZRBFLSNF37HZPLABMKB7DJY.jpg?auth=eeecbaca4852526e456201b75590ceb09b4f4dbddcef883752da3a7e03a816f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attempted to hose down talk that a critical minerals framework was soon to be signed. 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Photo / Marty Melville]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-top-us-official-resigns-iran-posed-no-imminent-threat/UP3KEVW4K5CSZDJGISL4JPTCDI/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T03:27:33.877Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ALJXF2OELNBNHKM3YHFQ7QLX34.jpg?auth=9fdd28974c44adc7d284ecd333c8c75fbdc39c5c419c02681cf8cb4b71ba1e76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai skyline with the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper (R) is pictured as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026. Flights were gradually resuming at Dubai airport on March 16, previously the world's busiest for international flights, the airport operator said, after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fuel tank fire nearby, as Iran kept up its Gulf attacks. 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Photo / John Weekes]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/synthony-festival-in-auckland-domain-35000-plus-fans-expected-for-biggest-show-yet/H5CUFNR66VALBPEOF45C6AVV5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T03:11:00.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/U3UTQKLACFENFEERHLQ3BZRI6Y.jpg?auth=12bf17c4bbe48ec0a80ad19c8f6fe8c2dacbca33f1a8005b0e05745235b1846d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crowds rock to Synthony at the 2025 event in Auckland Domain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/utah-jury-finds-kouri-richins-guilty-of-murdering-husband-by-fentanyl-poisoning/I7APUOOIYVAMNGPIAX6YZ524EM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BTVWC2LHHRG4NECIY2NLV5T5NE.jpg?auth=06a6328c498d250e8313a427986e2279e14cfe4d0385274baac605e54acadf99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kouri Richins has been found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric. Photo / Kouri Richins]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/wellington-police-appeal-to-public-for-information-about-aggravated-robbery-in-aro-valley/UXOISXOIWRDJFMIKXHWBIRMXTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:55:23.062Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VXBHLVBS65ACZCDQMKYYEEIC4A.png?auth=b8e2010293c49ce25fc4389ff4bd0e943982a980392cf9564ca7d57b1bf0c0ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police confirmed the two men were unknown to the victim and stole the victim’s phone.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-herald/news/gisborne-school-bus-route-changes-paused-during-review-of-transport-policy/CBOR54RUU5DNXLDFJ6F2SW6WL4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:54:22.652Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5IBCLDSUYZE3NPJF2U3D2LGDU4.jpg?auth=51fd11756f8f52500616a15b3695016c1e4b72394e77841752718fbcedb52907&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ministry of Education is pausing reviews and changes to school bus routes nationwide, including Gisborne, after Education Minister Erica Stanford's initiation of a policy review. Photo / Gisborne Herald]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/super-rugby-pacific-the-chase-goes-on-as-napier-seeks-more-big-games/EZFCHQHJEVEN7GASDPZEWRJ5NM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:49:31.305Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DUQGJ4TXO5C2ZOEQABA2XQLPNU.JPG?auth=ca310647f6df68260ee830c12f46a1cbcd5a5cda869d6dd1eb1901e76ac924d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All Blacks and Hurricanes hero Jordie Barrett with the young fans after the win over Australian side Western Force at McLean Park, Napier on Friday. Photo / Photosport]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/we-feel-abandoned-kiwi-in-dubai-describes-fear-chaos-and-lack-of-consular-support/AJ6VVF6VAFEEFAD4M4ZBKH4OPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:38:50.007Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/A3FAYDNRURGWBL2F3D3DTCKK5M.jpg?auth=df9fd326006f381e10e86483f11d23b21aba030f3b4c6c7e8c2c5b619405a5d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A New Zealander in Dubai feels abandoned by the Government amid escalating conflict and missile activity. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/westport-to-lose-only-direct-wellington-flight-as-originair-service-faces-axe/QHS6L26AFFAYDJCEL3EOPRZGA4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:30:33.525Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CPNG6YN5V6GT5USFWM4LTXVS2U.jpg?auth=8a33a122e60ae39d530e0a63957cc5bfdf24806d86e4f42adf51cccbd7c8af07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Westport is on the brink of losing its only direct air link to Wellington by May 1 unless urgent financial support is secured. Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/energy/new-zealands-risky-bet-on-paper-oil-reserves-as-war-widens-richard-prebble/premium/GNONXTC2DJBRDNWFPIK6UES4HU/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CQWDCJTRQZA4XJMBR6ET2ZDDNM.jpg?auth=d18cee05bc1420848a1c16ddd6fd47fd99e9bb75afe0cece71f8df36b81ab441&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand is reliant on fuel tankers bringing refined oil to the country. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/herald-afternoon-quiz-march-18/MPHVO54EUBDCHLNTPABK2VACI4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DTLVQTD4OH3PBTQRLFBWA5ZQDM.jpg?auth=cbef030efb219e0bf27bdc7e33984da1804b921919dc68535ca2374360bf3928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Approximately how many times does the average human heart beat every day? Photo / 123rf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealander-campbell-taylor-found-dead-in-pattaya-thailand-apartment-investigations-underway/I3D4CJN5P5EALFJQLGOXJWWROE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BPSY6BP7ERF2PO3OVI7IGMEMB4.jpg?auth=6fb2c6b705b046ee5fbb9534631500d356d8b634eef220ca68190fcb411f55c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kiwi man Campbell Frank Taylor was found dead in the bathroom of his Jomtien Beach condo. Photo / Google Maps]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/defence-minister-judith-collins-reassures-new-zealand-will-still-make-sovereign-decisions-over-force-despite-closer-ties-with-australia/premium/KTDZCSUOIRFCPLV33LZYLXE6X4/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T01:20:59.567Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JA5AF62Q25BS5M2GBN3XL47KPE.jpg?auth=38fbf7269c2bcfbd99fd4f25e296c1497d1c0eb82f9b4175e3b91f203afc1fbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Defence Minister Judith Collins announced the new vision alongside the Australian defence minister. 
Photo / Sylvie Whinray ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/chris-hipkins-allegations-when-politicians-personal-lives-become-fair-game-audrey-young/premium/K7M4XJCOWNBYVDVGF3ZMVFPZGE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T01:19:29.608Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/H7PETFCRRBDZDHA3DF7J7QIERE.JPG?auth=59343bf4316521f4a59bcf95c23056581ed25ed22aea7d1484c954110cf65b48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Hipkins at a press conference yesterday to discuss his ex-wife's allegations. Photo / Marty Melville]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/americas-cup/americas-cup-french-challenger-confirms-line-up-as-new-faces-join-bid-for-auld-mug/premium/L5LODK6HWJA7NJZQZIQKI575BA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T01:19:12.83Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2DLI7JM77ZFLTJYSHZ725EFCE4.jpg?auth=ef04cccb8239e11fc668c1441a22c86ccafc1b92b69ef381c6f65835363cb947&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Diego Botin and Florian Trittel (inset) will sail for France's La Roche Posay Racing Team in the 38th America's Cup. Photos / K-Challenge, SailGP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/fertility-associates-apologises-after-embryos-go-missing-at-auckland-clinic/IY2M7AXKZBGKDPMZESBT2IXXNY/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T01:03:19.781Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4OCA4DMNRRGUZDQOV6L6L7Q4GE.jpg?auth=f2261155b319378e61968f10abe1e47dfbc0e96606cad32772018f250a51cdfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Embryos have gone missing from a New Zealand fertility clinic. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/get-warmth-give-warmth-this-winter/4HWOOJM4SFBTZMU336WM46IYOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:43:49.397Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S7JGDRHV5ZH5FH4ZACACEN6TNU.png?auth=af06ac33121af9e355475653f6f247de683b1f392c50cf1719d725a33891cb90&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[H Now]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/listen-to-the-country-online-todd-mcclay-on-iran-tensions-fuel-prices-and-energy-security/FVDHOUVMDBENVCGADPY24CDSEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:36:32.579Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/YCCWUIO5V5HZ5GQX7JGVVNDWDY.jpg?auth=962a31d55930ca01e027bf384dd712dde70a2cebbf0664d606f5ae2a4e04f01c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jimmy-carr-says-he-tends-to-only-eat-once-a-day-to-stay-trim/OSEFICQ5XFCGBG3RX2KWH5LLIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:28:49.216Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VNBJQ2VIRJAB7LGSICUZ5WGBAA.jpg?auth=5b92c898c8284b772e0039e78e7a3dfba866212771c496a34c680d62bafe8747&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Jimmy Carr has told a podcast he only tends to "eat once a day". Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/fuel-stocks-dip-below-last-weeks-levels-govt-stresses-no-need-for-fuel-restrictions/3BKASE2H4NEUTFCODMZAAITO7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:23:00.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EET3GFBPMJFSDL6HB77ER4MF74.jpg?auth=ab96aac08601a4565d9a2af4ca9eb658037891efd8db9f6c2ce9230a24bd07f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Petrol runs out at Gull, Kumeu. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/foxton-farmer-rod-smiths-inquest-after-fire-death-probes-hospital-transfer-decisions/72JGGJVGV5H2JBM5CMWDKQ6A6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:11:19.237Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VNAMYUD42FBYRORLU74FOS7FAU.jpeg?auth=3a4f3d4410793bd38e6855f260b970146ae92ea9ec5c7065cdd6fcfcc394e281&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rodney (Rod) Thomas Smith, 74, died in November 2021 after being burnt on his farm. His death is now the subject of an inquest before Coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale in Wellington.  Photo / Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sydney-radio-shock-jock-sacking-kyle-sandilands-responds-after-arn-terminates-his-contract/MCQWXFZSL5C7TB42VGI6RVQFCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-18T00:00:56.817Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/U4YPHLD6QFGKPA4N55PAIB657Y.jpg?auth=13179798b44e2d43676cfaf91d791fd4e77475379425a82e6abb3f376ee91c75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Sandilands claims ARN unlawfully terminated his A$100 million contract after an on-air dispute. Photo / Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>