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I'm stepping back: TV chef Michael Van de Elzen selling his cooking school and farm
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I'm stepping back: TV chef Michael Van de Elzen selling his cooking school and farm

"We have poured everything into this amazing location."

14 Mar 05:15 PM
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‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stage

The Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.

14 Mar 05:07 PM
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US war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East

New York Times: Past US administrations avoided fighting with Israel as a wartime ally.

14 Mar 05:00 PM

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Glenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me out
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Glenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me out

OPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.

14 Mar 05:00 PM
Napier’s squabbling councillors got the region’s biggest pay bump
New Zealand

Napier’s squabbling councillors got the region’s biggest pay bump

The four mayors’ average increase was 8.50%.

14 Mar 05:00 PM
First house ever built at Waimairi Beach up for grabs
Property

First house ever built at Waimairi Beach up for grabs

14 Mar 05:00 PM
Wales v Italy: Six Nations final round clash
Live
Rugby

Wales v Italy: Six Nations final round clash

14 Mar 04:35 PM
Mini doughnuts with strawberry ripple custard: A quick way to use the last of the season
Lifestyle

Mini doughnuts with strawberry ripple custard: A quick way to use the last of the season

14 Mar 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: Which instrument was played by legendary jazzman Buddy Rich?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Which instrument was played by legendary jazzman Buddy Rich?

14 Mar 04:00 PM
The Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruit
Kem Ormond
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The Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruit

OPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
Puka Moeau's favourite places in Auckland
Entertainment

Puka Moeau's favourite places in Auckland

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

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Editorial: Heritage arcade revival a window to a brave new world
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Editorial: Heritage arcade revival a window to a brave new world

OPINION: Long relegated to forgotten corners of the past, the arcade is making a comeback.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Magic mushrooms: Kiwis turn to wild fungi for mental health and addiction therapy
New Zealand

Magic mushrooms: Kiwis turn to wild fungi for mental health and addiction therapy

Fungi-hunters share stories of life-changing trips and a rise in underground retreats.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
‘I carried the silence for decades’: State care survivor speaks out after years of delays
New Zealand

‘I carried the silence for decades’: State care survivor speaks out after years of delays

Shane Kereama filed his historic abuse claim in July 2018 and is still awaiting redress.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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From Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s
New Zealand

From Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s

"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Live exports barbarism, abhorrent
Letters to the Editor

Live exports barbarism, abhorrent

OPINION: The gold standard for meat exports should mean best in the world

14 Mar 04:00 PM
The Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruit
Kem Ormond
OpinionKem Ormond

The Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruit

OPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders
World

Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders

Italy got no advance notice from the US with a top minister left stranded in Dubai.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutiny
New Zealand

‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutiny

A judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology?
Heather du Plessis-Allan
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology?

OPINION: Did Govt put its Covid narrative ahead of kids' vaccine safety?

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Guns discovered at Auckland airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff
New Zealand

Guns discovered at Auckland airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff

Customs found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.

14 Mar 04:00 PM
Shane Kereama: Surviving abuse in state care
New Zealand

Shane Kereama: Surviving abuse in state care

Shane Kereama was abused in state care. Now 56, he is sharing his story because he wants to help others – especially men struggling with the aftermath of abuse. Video / Joe Allison

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14 Mar 04:00 PM
A passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapter
New Zealand

A passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapter

Origin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.

14 Mar 03:59 PM
Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations final round clash
Live
Rugby

Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations final round clash

A win for either side will keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.

14 Mar 02:00 PM
Momentum shift: Auckland FC stun league-leading Jets to reignite title push
Auckland FC

Momentum shift: Auckland FC stun league-leading Jets to reignite title push

The victory cut Newcastle’s lead to just one point with five games left.

14 Mar 09:00 AM
Debut double for rookie as Crusaders survive three cards to beat Highlanders
Super Rugby

Debut double for rookie as Crusaders survive three cards to beat Highlanders

The Crusaders showed some fight to earn the win in front of their home fans.

14 Mar 08:31 AM
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Water polo bullying claims - who knew what, and when; Players given PR tips: 'I have full faith in the board...'
Sport

Water polo bullying claims - who knew what, and when; Players given PR tips: 'I have full faith in the board...'

Chair said she had not received a formal complaint from players - so what was this letter?

14 Mar 08:22 AM
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Z Manu World Champs Auckland
New Zealand

Z Manu World Champs Auckland

Z Manu World Champs Auckland: Results, winners and biggest splashes. Video / Annaleise Shortland

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14 Mar 08:20 AM
Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai
Formula 1

Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai

After points in the sprint race, the Kiwi was 0.413s short of a top 10 grand prix start.

14 Mar 08:03 AM
F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter
Formula 1

F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter

All the action from the Shanghai International Circuit.

14 Mar 08:00 AM
Watch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crowned
Sport

Watch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crowned

Celebrity competitors like JManGo, Piri Weepu and Peter Gordon thrilled fans.

14 Mar 07:41 AM
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Historic home that gave birth to a suburb hits the market with $1m-plus RV
Property

Historic home that gave birth to a suburb hits the market with $1m-plus RV

Silverdale Homestead is one of Hamilton's oldest properties.

14 Mar 07:26 AM
'Death is a 24/7 commitment': Rotorua's feel-good funeral home for sale
Property

'Death is a 24/7 commitment': Rotorua's feel-good funeral home for sale

Owner says life's too short and that she needs a break.

14 Mar 07:20 AM
How to really win an auction: NZ's experts reveal their trade secrets
Property

How to really win an auction: NZ's experts reveal their trade secrets

From playing mind games with nervous newbies to dodging bidding wars.

14 Mar 07:18 AM
Are you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers
New Zealand

Are you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers

What would you do with all that money?

14 Mar 07:06 AM
'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro scheme
New Zealand

'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro scheme

Federated Mountain Clubs says de-watering Morgan Gorge would destroy a unique site.

14 Mar 06:30 AM
'The smoke is thick': Cars on fire at wrecking yard near Rotorua
New Zealand

'The smoke is thick': Cars on fire at wrecking yard near Rotorua

Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire involving a number of cars.

14 Mar 05:43 AM
Car wreckers fire in Ngongotahā
New Zealand

Car wreckers fire in Ngongotahā

Firefighters are responding to a fire at a car wreckers in Ngongotahā near Rotorua. Video / Supplied

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14 Mar 05:18 AM
Tropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern Australia
World

Tropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern Australia

Parts of Queensland logged record three-day rain totals and at least two deaths.

14 Mar 05:02 AM
Love Is Blind's Alex Henderson on his connection New Zealand
Entertainment

Love Is Blind's Alex Henderson on his connection New Zealand

Henderson (Ngāruahine) got his tā moko while visiting Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

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14 Mar 05:00 AM
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I was a Kiwi 'villain' on Netflix's Love is Blind. Here's the truth
Entertainment

I was a Kiwi 'villain' on Netflix's Love is Blind. Here's the truth

What is a Kiwi doing on Netflix's dating show Love Is Blind USA? The Herald finds out.

14 Mar 05:00 AM
No more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns
Crime

No more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns

His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.

14 Mar 04:00 AM
Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint
Formula 1

Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint

No driver made up more places than the Kiwi over the 19-lap affair.

14 Mar 03:40 AM
Queen’s beloved pony Emma to be recreated as handcrafted rocking horse
Lifestyle

Queen’s beloved pony Emma to be recreated as handcrafted rocking horse

The 30-year-old pony provided one of the 'most significant moments' of the royal funeral.

14 Mar 03:25 AM
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Forgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think
New Zealand

Forgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think

Paper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.

14 Mar 03:00 AM
How Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this Easter
Lifestyle

How Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this Easter

Some say sales of the Easter favourite have helped keep their small businesses afloat.

14 Mar 02:37 AM
Ed Sheeran says wife Cherry 'totally fine' after cancer tumour surgery
Entertainment

Ed Sheeran says wife Cherry 'totally fine' after cancer tumour surgery

Cherry Seaborn was six months pregnant when doctors found a tumour in her arm.

14 Mar 02:18 AM
Friend's role in Mandelson vetting raises new questions over British PM’s Epstein stance
World

Friend's role in Mandelson vetting raises new questions over British PM’s Epstein stance

Lord Doyle approved Lord Mandelson’s vetting answers before he became US ambassador.

14 Mar 02:12 AM
Afternoon quiz: What is the medical term for white blood cells?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: What is the medical term for white blood cells?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

14 Mar 02:00 AM
Kiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fight
New Zealand

Kiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fight

Nathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022.

14 Mar 02:00 AM
Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight
New Zealand

Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight

Replacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.

14 Mar 01:56 AM
'Really privileged and grateful': Devine on $476k Hundred windfall
White Ferns

'Really privileged and grateful': Devine on $476k Hundred windfall

Devine returns for the White Ferns' T20 series against South Africa from Sunday.

14 Mar 01:50 AM
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Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher
Retail

Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher

Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.

14 Mar 01:00 AM
Double miracle: NZ’s first natural surrogate twins
Lifestyle

Double miracle: NZ’s first natural surrogate twins

In what is thought to be a New Zealand first, Whanganui mum Emma got twice the surprise.

14 Mar 01:00 AM
US steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escorts
World

US steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escorts

Brent crude prices have jumped more than 42% and stayed above US$100 a barrel.

14 Mar 12:54 AM
No damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian media
World

No damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian media

Trump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.

14 Mar 12:54 AM
'Most powerful bombing raid': Trump claims 'most powerful' raid hit Iranian oil export hub
World

'Most powerful bombing raid': Trump claims 'most powerful' raid hit Iranian oil export hub

Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.

14 Mar 12:46 AM
Wellington Central Library reopens after seven years, $217m makeover
Wellington

Wellington Central Library reopens after seven years, $217m makeover

The revamp adds youth zones, maker spaces and recording studios.

14 Mar 12:41 AM
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Wounded Warriors survive heavyweight tussle with Raiders: Key takeaways from impressive win
Ben Francis
OpinionBen Francis

Wounded Warriors survive heavyweight tussle with Raiders: Key takeaways from impressive win

OPINION: The Raiders can be considered the Warriors' biggest rivals, writes Ben Francis.

14 Mar 12:32 AM
Wellington's Central Library reopens after $217M upgrade
New Zealand

Wellington's Central Library reopens after $217M upgrade

Thousands of Wellingtonians flocked to the revitalised library, which reopened today after seven years closed for quake strengthening and upgrades. Video / NZ Herald

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14 Mar 12:17 AM
Domestic violence victims trapped over fears for pets as demand for help surges 19%
New Zealand

Domestic violence victims trapped over fears for pets as demand for help surges 19%

Pet Refuge has helped more than 500 families and 875 pets escape abuse.

14 Mar 12:12 AM
Corrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94k
New Zealand

Corrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94k

A 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about.

14 Mar 12:00 AM
F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East
Formula 1

F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East

The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.

13 Mar 11:31 PM
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes
New Zealand

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes, Greyhound racers seek compensation. Video / NZ Herald

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13 Mar 10:25 PM
Clue to woman's death found on her phone after she had died
New Zealand

Clue to woman's death found on her phone after she had died

Debra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.

13 Mar 10:00 PM
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Bruce Cotterill: TVNZ has lost its way  and the public deserves better
OpinionBruce Cotterill

Bruce Cotterill: TVNZ has lost its way and the public deserves better

OPINION: If TVNZ cannot be truly independent, it is time to sell it.

13 Mar 10:00 PM
'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosis
New Zealand

'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosis

Roy Kaumavae jnr has tetrasomy 18p – one of just three known cases in NZ.

13 Mar 10:00 PM
Watch: Teen scooter rider kicks courier van in road rage outburst
New Zealand

Watch: Teen scooter rider kicks courier van in road rage outburst

DHL said its courier was unharmed, but the event illustrates the risks drivers face.

13 Mar 09:18 PM
On The Up: The Kiwi ‘BeyBlade’ looking to light up MMA
UFC

On The Up: The Kiwi ‘BeyBlade’ looking to light up MMA

'I’m not a fighter, I’m an entertainer who’s really good at fighting.'

13 Mar 09:05 PM
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24 hours with Nike’s CEO as he races to win back the sports world
Business

24 hours with Nike’s CEO as he races to win back the sports world

New York Times: Inside Nike’s high-stakes charm offensive to win back sport and sales.

13 Mar 09:00 PM
What happens to your relationship when the kids leave home?
Lifestyle

What happens to your relationship when the kids leave home?

Cracks in a relationship can be easy to ignore in the busyness of family life.

13 Mar 09:00 PM
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$57m tax case: Mystery over whereabouts of $2m in gold bars
Business

$57m tax case: Mystery over whereabouts of $2m in gold bars

Liquidator says it doesn't know where 7kg of gold bars recorded as an asset ended up.

13 Mar 09:00 PM
'Morning, Angela': The low-key answer to moving on Auckland's homeless
Auckland

'Morning, Angela': The low-key answer to moving on Auckland's homeless

On the streets with Auckland Council wardens' gentle wake-up call for rough sleepers.

13 Mar 09:00 PM
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On the road with Zelenskyy: Weathered, weary and fighting on
World

On the road with Zelenskyy: Weathered, weary and fighting on

New York Times: Reporters travel with Ukraine's leader as he visits frontline troops.

13 Mar 09:00 PM
First photo emerges of former Prince Andrew with Epstein and Lord Mandelson
World

First photo emerges of former Prince Andrew with Epstein and Lord Mandelson

The image, from the late 90s or early 2000s, was released by the US Department of Justice.

13 Mar 08:58 PM
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Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces Budget test as Iran crisis upends economic forecasts
Fran O'Sullivan
OpinionFran O'Sullivan

Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces Budget test as Iran crisis upends economic forecasts

OPINION: Forecasts are being reworked so they can be updated closer to Budget Day.

13 Mar 08:00 PM
Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealed
New Zealand

Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealed

One of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'

13 Mar 08:00 PM
Six killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq
World

Six killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq

It brings the number of US troops killed in operations against Iran to at least 13.

13 Mar 07:53 PM
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'A glaring gap': Are the Black Caps in an allrounder crisis?
Black Caps

'A glaring gap': Are the Black Caps in an allrounder crisis?

New Zealand's lack of multi-skilled players is more prevalent than ever.

13 Mar 07:23 PM
'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash
New Zealand

'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash

Some critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.

13 Mar 07:10 PM
Why airlines and hotels are turning their attention to smell
Travel

Why airlines and hotels are turning their attention to smell

Ever wanted to smell like an airport? Now you can.

13 Mar 07:00 PM
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Warriors player ratings: Young guns continue to shine as unlikely hero gets chance
Ben Francis
OpinionBen Francis

Warriors player ratings: Young guns continue to shine as unlikely hero gets chance

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Raiders in Auckland.

13 Mar 07:00 PM
The quiet confidence gap in our classrooms
Opinion

The quiet confidence gap in our classrooms

Are narrow academic benchmarks behind rising levels of low self-esteem in students?

13 Mar 07:00 PM
Dr Lance O'Sullivan splits from wife less than a year after Las Vegas wedding
Lifestyle

Dr Lance O'Sullivan splits from wife less than a year after Las Vegas wedding

The couple have separated months after a public proposal at a Warriors game.

13 Mar 06:20 PM
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Michael Burgess: Why Auckland FC face their biggest regular season test
Michael Burgess
OpinionMichael Burgess

Michael Burgess: Why Auckland FC face their biggest regular season test

Auckland FC trail Newcastle Jets by four points at the top of the A-League table.

13 Mar 06:00 PM
19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of Plenty

Hiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.

13 Mar 05:05 PM
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Coaching crossroads: Rennie weighs Blair loyalty against Hansen's ABs experience
All Blacks

Coaching crossroads: Rennie weighs Blair loyalty against Hansen's ABs experience

Scott Hansen is understood to have received favourable feedback in last year's review.

13 Mar 05:01 PM
Dad's war medals returned to son after being stolen from Napier home
New Zealand

Dad's war medals returned to son after being stolen from Napier home

WWII and Korean War medals were stolen from Glenn Furniss' Napier home in 2024.

13 Mar 05:00 PM
End of an era: Story’s Clothing to shut its Ruataniwha St doors
New Zealand

End of an era: Story’s Clothing to shut its Ruataniwha St doors

The clothing store has been a mainstay on Ruataniwha St since 1999.

13 Mar 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Week of March 9-13
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Week of March 9-13

Can you get a hat-trick?

13 Mar 04:55 PM
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Thomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins  as Iran crisis drags into third week
Thomas Coughlan
OpinionThomas Coughlan

Thomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third week

OPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election.

13 Mar 04:05 PM
Morning quiz: Who was the second President of the United States?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Who was the second President of the United States?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

13 Mar 04:00 PM
Kerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticulture
Opinion

Kerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticulture

OPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.

13 Mar 04:00 PM
Isabella Bolton talking about skiing in Canada
New Zealand

Isabella Bolton talking about skiing in Canada

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

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13 Mar 04:00 PM
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