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'Not the smartest guy': How troubled inmate's five-year sentence became 17 years

Neither fellow inmates nor Corrections staff have been safe in Sean Browne's presence.

Man fatally shot by US agents was ICU nurse focused on veterans' healthcare

'He wanted to serve veterans, just had a high sense of duty,' said doctor who hired him.

British PM facing Labour civil war over Manchester mayor Burnham

'King of the North' aims to return to London as an MP, able to challenge for leadership.

'He was my sunshine': Mum says life without son lost in slip 'impossible to imagine'

This week, Max would have turned 16, a milestone his family was ready to celebrate.

Sam Ruthe becomes fastest 16-year-old miler after Whanganui race

Tauranga schoolboy Sam Ruthe ran the mile in 3m 53.36s in Whanganui.

Trump backtracks after Starmer call over British troops Afghanistan slur

Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said UK sacrifices must be respected.

Belgian police tracking the crooks who would be king

Criminals have been passing themselves off as royalty to talk people out of their money.

Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor says

Andy Watson says local government is entering a period of unprecedented upheaval.

ICE agents patrol Minneapolis streets amid protests

It comes after an allegedly armed man was shot by agents during a protest earlier in the day. Video / AFP

Long-time camping friends among six lost in Mount Maunganui landslide

Friends say Susan Knowles and Jacqualine Wheeler camped at the Mount every summer.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Names of Mt Maunganui victims revealed, homes evacuated in Gisborne

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Names of Mt Maunganui victims revealed, homes evacuated in Gisborne, renewed protests in Minneapolis after latest ICE shooting. Video / NZ Herald

Kate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super Netball

She is one of nine Silver Ferns in this season’s Suncorp Super Netball league.

Parents frustrated as new bus routes cut direct services to some Hawke's Bay schools

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is open to reviewing the new timetable after launch.

Diana Clement: How to declutter your financial life

OPINION: It’s a great time of the year to give our financial lives a clean out.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if it signs China trade deal

PM Mark Carney insists Canada is not pursuing a full free trade deal with China.

'Breaking point': Desperate developer willing to let high-spec apartment go for $1

“Someone is definitely going to walk away with a bargain,” says agent.

Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher

US control of more Greenland sites could tilt global space surveillance power.

Why scaling a cliff edge may be the travel experience you need

This brand new experience in Australia is the first of its kind.

'Armed' man shot dead by federal agents during protest in Minneapolis

Bystander video shows masked federal agents pinning the man before shots.

‘Felt like I was at home’: F1 great’s love for NZ ahead of Auckland show

Ex-McLaren and Red Bull driver David Coulthard will tour NZ in March.

'I felt a weight lifted': Why children cut ties with their parents

The Beckham feud shines a light on the rise of parent–child estrangement.

Walkers seen perching precariously above slip nearly two hours after local called 111

'I’m kicking myself, I should have kicked up more of a fuss,' says man who raised alarm.

‘Sorry is just a word’: The power of Rotorua’s restorative justice process

'Everyone has their voice by the end of the meeting. Usually they end in a happy embrace.'

Coaching upheaval: Sir Wayne Smith leaving NZ Rugby post for new overseas role

Wayne's new world: Smith 'blindsided' by ABs coach saga but his departure is coincidental.

Advice: Our friend won’t stop talking about her daughter’s boyfriend. Help!

NY Times: An extended friend group has had it with the boyfriend updates. What to do?

Vege tips: How to make onions last through winter

OPINION: This traditional method for long-term storage keeps onions fresh for months.

The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard

New LiDAR maps show ancient landslides sitting directly above the holiday park.

How to make this Greek orzo meatball salad your go-to summer crowd-pleaser

Take a break from traditional pasta salads with a bright and breezy orzo salad.

Letters to the editor: Economic recovery? What recovery?

OPINION: Recovery, polls and penny pinching.

'We have to start fresh': Young family living in caravan after slip destroys everything they own

The couple and their toddler barely escaped a slip that destroyed their Pāpāmoa home.

Liam Dann: Why the economic recovery might not be enough for National

OPINION: Elevated inflation is threatening to ruin the recovery party.

'I became a machine': How Brad Thorn's dad helped turn him into the All Black's hard man

A gruelling forest run at 16 flipped his mindset from passive talent to machine.

Soprano Michaela Cadwgan shares her favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Morning quiz: In terms of the sharemarket, what is the opposite of a bear?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

‘Touched the hearts of many’: School community mourns staff member lost in landslide

The 50-year-old was the literacy centre co-ordinator at Morrinsville Intermediate.

Editorial: No more potent reminder of the importance of leadership than in times of disaster

OPINION: Acts of heroism from first responders and witnesses will continue to emerge.

Dogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spread

A 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.

'Bunkum': Farm labour shortage questioned in 1939

"A good farmer can find labour at all times," W. Thompson wrote to the NZ Herald.

Glenn Dwight: 'Crocbands' and the accidental genius of making do

OPINION: Genius doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it turns up and gets on with it.

Young family grateful for caravan lifeline after slip destroys home

Dani Stewart and Bailey Anderson have practically lost every possession they own after a landslide destroyed their Pāpāmoa house on January 22, 2026. Video / Michael Craig

‘Risk to life is too great’: Evacuations ordered over landslide risk on East Coast

Around 30 homes in Onepoto and Te Araroa have been ordered to evacuate this evening.

Driver’s body found days after car swept away north of Auckland

The 47-year-old Kiribati man vanished after his car was swept into the river.

Well Written stays perfect at Karaka Millions to raise plenty of questions

The flying filly dazzled in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions Three-Year-Old at Ellerslie.

Matching bracelets, dress-ups and beach days: Teens holidaying together lost in slip

The missing teens are Pakūranga College students Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee.

Watch: Mistakes cost Auckland FC in 'difficult to stomach' home draw

'I thought we were excellent today. The only thing missing was the win.'

Human remains found at Mount Maunganui campsite

The chief coroner says identifying victims will be complex and time consuming. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday, Annabell Reid

Did you win tonight's $4m Powerball jackpot?

Tonight’s lucky Lotto numbers have been drawn with millions of dollars up for grabs.

'Queen of clutch': Sadowski-Synnott returns to X Games podium in comeback event

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Luca Harrington claimed X Games silver in Aspen.

'I look for athletes': More magic from Queensland training wizard at Karaka Millions

Dream Roca lunged late to win the $1m Karaka Millions 2-year-old for the Aussie trainer.

12yo boy dies after Sydney Harbour shark attack despite rescue efforts

The 12-year-old was bitten on both legs while jumping from rocks with friends.

Tuxedo dressed to impress as he storms to Aotearoa Classic glory

Tuxedo won the $1 million 4-year-old race at the huge Karaka Millions meeting.

Faces of the victims: Horse rider and school tutor among missing

Sue Knowles was a grandmother and worked as a property manager.

Prime Minister and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery visit Northland

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell visit Northland to see the effects of this week's weather. Video / Dean Purcell

Permanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destress

The successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.

How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists

The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.

Couple's new build sits precariously above Tauranga's slip - but they still plan to move in

The Andrews had demolished their old family home and constructed a new one.

‘Really ill-informed’: Afghan veteran slams Trump’s Nato comments

Non-US forces made up about one third of coalition deaths in Afghanistan.

From slump to steal: Historic cottages in wealthy suburbs for sale for under $1m

Agents urge buyers to ignore the RVs in Wellington.

'Hug your babies, life can change in a moment': Mum's tribute to teen son lost in landslide

Two 15-year-olds are among those missing as police confirm discovery of human remains.

High winds close Auckland Harbour Bridge, traffic banked for kilometres

Auckland's Harbour Bridge is facing repeated closures causing big delays for motorists.

‘Terrible example to students’: Teacher covertly filmed woman performing sex act on him

Herman Fiu deemed a 'terrible example' to students, but can still teach.

Afternoon quiz: What artist's New York studio was called 'The Factory'?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Death, drones and malnutrition: Life for a Hawke’s Bay nurse in war-torn Sudan

Whole families of up to six people share a single hospital bed in a Khartoum hospital.

Bridget Snelling: Three ways to kickstart our small business engine

OPINION: Shifting 10% of our spending to small retailers could inject $11b into local firm

Northlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communities

Whangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.

NZ Breakers lose star forward to injury as playoff hopes take a hit

Mennenga is averaging 17 points per game this season and leads the team in rebounding.

'I know I’ll get there': Shortland Street star on heartbreak and Hollywood dreams

After heartbreak and loss, the fierce single mum is enjoying a brave new beginning.

Local priest on offering support after Mount Maunganui landslide

Reverend Vianney Douglas has been wrapping families and workers in support following the Mount Maunganui landslide. Video / Jason Dorday, Michael Morrah