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Young mother seeks five relatives held in Venezuelan jail
World

Young mother seeks five relatives held in Venezuelan jail

Lorealbert Gutierrez was arrested with six family members. Five have remained in jail.

11 Jan 08:48 PM
World

Iranian student protester shot in back of the head and buried by roadside

Her family says Rubina Amini, 23, a Kurdish student, was shot in the back of the head.

11 Jan 08:24 PM
World

More than 500 dead as bodies pile up in Iran’s protest crackdown

Surging death toll follows a significant regime backlash over past days.

11 Jan 08:20 PM

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French Alps avalanches kill six skiers over weekend
World

French Alps avalanches kill six skiers over weekend

Three avalanches killed three off-piste skiers today, a day after similar incidents.

11 Jan 08:08 PM
Samoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced
New Zealand

Samoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced

Slavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.

11 Jan 08:05 PM
Small Business: Yummo hoping to take a bite out of snack market
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Small Business: Yummo hoping to take a bite out of snack market

11 Jan 08:00 PM
US homeland chief accuses Democrats of inciting violence after woman killed
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US homeland chief accuses Democrats of inciting violence after woman killed

11 Jan 07:49 PM
Pop star and his band killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonition
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Pop star and his band killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonition

11 Jan 07:40 PM
Have wealthy Kiwis soured on the 1990s' most expensive suburb?
Property

Have wealthy Kiwis soured on the 1990s' most expensive suburb?

11 Jan 07:35 PM
Where house prices dropped the most in 2025 - and where they kept on climbing
Property

Where house prices dropped the most in 2025 - and where they kept on climbing

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

11 Jan 07:30 PM
Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears
World

Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears

Malwarebytes says data from about 17.5m accounts may have been scraped.

11 Jan 07:15 PM
Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'
World

Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'

Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.

11 Jan 07:02 PM
Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public
Business

Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public

Listen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.

11 Jan 07:00 PM
‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protests
World

‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protests

The Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.

11 Jan 06:49 PM
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Auckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What’s changed
New Zealand

Auckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What’s changed

Some long-abandoned Mairangi Bay and Kingsland builds are now rapidly rising.

11 Jan 06:38 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 12, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 12, 2026

Morning Headlines | Forest fires in Te Haroto and Wairarapa, and advisory group seeks to drive reform in aged care | Monday January 12, 2026

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11 Jan 06:18 PM
Homes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high
New Zealand

Homes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high

Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.

11 Jan 06:05 PM
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Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid
Lifestyle

Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid

Oat, almond or soy? Dietitians on which milk alternatives stack up – and which fall short.

11 Jan 06:00 PM
'An artist with a paintbrush': Kiwi skier bags another World Cup gold
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'An artist with a paintbrush': Kiwi skier bags another World Cup gold

The reigning world champion now leads the standings for the World Cup tour.

11 Jan 06:00 PM
Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoods
World

Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoods

Syrian forces now control all of Aleppo after seizing two Kurdish areas.

11 Jan 05:54 PM
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Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
World

Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’

The US President vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money flowing to Cuba.

11 Jan 05:26 PM
US military warns Trump against Iran strikes
World

US military warns Trump against Iran strikes

US commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.

11 Jan 05:13 PM
He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 38,620km sailing race
World

He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 38,620km sailing race

Charlie Dalin raced for 64 days while secretly treating a 15cm intestinal tumour.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
Trump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy push
World

Trump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy push

US President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
From ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters most
Tennis

From ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters most

The world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
Pickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadium
New Zealand

Pickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadium

A planned stadium over a Blake Park car park could host 12 to 14 courts.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
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My wife and I date other people – it’s nice having friends who you can sleep with
Lifestyle

My wife and I date other people – it’s nice having friends who you can sleep with

Telegraph: From the rules to jealousy - how one couple makes their open marriage work.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
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Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie
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Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
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Inside the generals’ gilded fortress, empty streets and mouldy corners
World

Inside the generals’ gilded fortress, empty streets and mouldy corners

NY Times: Myanmar junta struggles to project image of control over crumbling nation.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 12
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 12

Can you get a hat-trick?

11 Jan 04:52 PM
Kohli guides India to tense chase over Black Caps
Black Caps

Kohli guides India to tense chase over Black Caps

Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301.

11 Jan 04:36 PM
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From a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptors
Retail

From a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptors

How a world-famous shop for Otago students became NZ’s third-biggest grocery retailer.

11 Jan 04:11 PM
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Editorial: Summer fun, costly pain - ACC warns of surge in preventable injuries
Editorial

Editorial: Summer fun, costly pain - ACC warns of surge in preventable injuries

OPINION: Bay of Plenty summer sports injuries alone led to more than 7000 ACC claims.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
For the first time in 25 years, California is drought-free
World

For the first time in 25 years, California is drought-free

A year ago, the state battled fires. Now, the wet season is off to a promising start.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Spearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapses
New Zealand

Spearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapses

Darren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded
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Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded

Flag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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Inside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrest
World

Inside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrest

New York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants
Wellington

'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants

The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepoint
New Zealand

'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepoint

The victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it
Business

Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it

Burnout and high levels of mental stress are entrenched in New Zealand's workforce.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Inside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front lines
New Zealand

Inside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front lines

Ron Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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Letters: St John staff there to help, they shouldn’t be assaulted
Letters to the Editor

Letters: St John staff there to help, they shouldn’t be assaulted

OPINION: Ambulance staff should not be at the mercy of 'thugs with an attitude'.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target
World

Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro
World

Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro

There were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Opinion: Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongman
Opinion

Opinion: Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongman

Strongmen have been on the march since Putin breathed new life into the form in 1999-2000.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: In which year was Joan of Arc burned at the stake?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: In which year was Joan of Arc burned at the stake?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
Ice tactics and training under scrutiny after shooting
World

Ice tactics and training under scrutiny after shooting

Are the immigration agents adequately prepared for street-level encounters?

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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Search our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestry
New Zealand

Search our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestry

Ikea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.

11 Jan 04:00 PM
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How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election
OpinionMark Lister

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

11 Jan 03:00 PM
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From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy
Media Insider

From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy

'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'

11 Jan 10:10 AM
High temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showers
New Zealand

High temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showers

Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records today.

11 Jan 08:58 AM
NZ Breakers beat Hawks to reignite playoff hopes
Breakers

NZ Breakers beat Hawks to reignite playoff hopes

After a 103-62 loss on Friday, the Breakers bounced back in a big way.

11 Jan 08:01 AM
Fire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton Centre
New Zealand

Fire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton Centre

Owner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze.

11 Jan 07:29 AM
'Sad sign of the times': Armed police to guard Australian Open after Bondi attack
World

'Sad sign of the times': Armed police to guard Australian Open after Bondi attack

The tournament is expected to draw more than 1.1 million fans this year.

11 Jan 07:24 AM
Loan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free
Property

Loan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free

Fastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.

11 Jan 07:07 AM
Human remains found in Victoria bushfire zone as death probe begins
World

Human remains found in Victoria bushfire zone as death probe begins

Human remains were found 100 metres from a vehicle in the Longwood fire zone.

11 Jan 07:06 AM
East Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the baches
Property

East Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the baches

The big split in the holiday peninsula’s property market.

11 Jan 07:03 AM
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New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point
Lifestyle

New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point

Many Kiwis return from summer break feeling flat, not freshly motivated.

11 Jan 07:00 AM
‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss
New Zealand

‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss

The driver of a 4WD gave fellow motorists the finger when they objected the highly dangerous manoeuvre near Omarama. Video / Supplied

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11 Jan 06:59 AM
Mission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic title
Tennis

Mission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic title

It was the perfect end to her comeback, after being off the WTA tour since last September.

11 Jan 06:26 AM
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
New Zealand

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

11 Jan 06:14 AM
Car flips on roof amid hectic day of crashes across Auckland
New Zealand

Car flips on roof amid hectic day of crashes across Auckland

Emergency services attended three accidents that disrupted traffic across the city today.

11 Jan 04:49 AM
'We just couldn’t get out of the shop': Sea lion strolls into Dunedin fish and chip shop, trapping staff
New Zealand

'We just couldn’t get out of the shop': Sea lion strolls into Dunedin fish and chip shop, trapping staff

The sea lion wandered in from nearby St Kilda Beach at about 6pm.

11 Jan 04:36 AM
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Agents in US immigration crackdown have fired at vehicles at least 10 times
World

Agents in US immigration crackdown have fired at vehicles at least 10 times

New York Times: At least two people have died in the shootings by federal agents.

11 Jan 04:00 AM
Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to Tuesday
New Zealand

Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to Tuesday

Bluebridge warns more sailings next week may be axed and will contact customers.

11 Jan 03:45 AM
'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support
Tennis

'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support

'It really made the week. It’s different when you have a lot of support on your back.'

11 Jan 03:43 AM
Bondi shooting hero reveals his health has ‘declined’ awaiting further treatment in New York
World

Bondi shooting hero reveals his health has ‘declined’ awaiting further treatment in New York

He says his health took a turn after new pain flared in his arm and fingers.

11 Jan 03:41 AM
Auckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council
New Zealand

Auckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council

'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said

11 Jan 03:39 AM
Dolly Parton confirms she will miss 80th birthday bash at Grand Ole Opry
Entertainment

Dolly Parton confirms she will miss 80th birthday bash at Grand Ole Opry

She says health issues mean she must stay close to doctors in Nashville.

11 Jan 02:20 AM
Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
World

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

The 78-year-old musician had previously been treated for cancer.

11 Jan 02:03 AM
Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source
New Zealand

Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source

Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated.

11 Jan 02:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: In which year were the 1 and 2-cent coins withdrawn from circulation in NZ?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: In which year were the 1 and 2-cent coins withdrawn from circulation in NZ?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

11 Jan 02:00 AM
Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent
World

Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

Aerial footage shows people taking to the streets in Minneapolis, Denver, and Philadelphia to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother shot dead in her car.

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11 Jan 01:53 AM
Deadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warning
New Zealand

Deadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warning

Two people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.

11 Jan 01:19 AM
Cyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h winds
World

Cyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h winds

Authorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.

11 Jan 01:06 AM
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Liam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to rise
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Liam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to rise

OPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.

11 Jan 01:00 AM
Black Ferns legend on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support
Lifestyle

Black Ferns legend on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support

It was a family affair when Huriana Manuel star discovered her baby surprise.

11 Jan 01:00 AM
IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women
Lifestyle

IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women

Human egg tests in UK and US clinics are starting this year.

11 Jan 12:49 AM
Crash causes delays on key route out of central Auckland
Auckland

Crash causes delays on key route out of central Auckland

Westbound traffic to Henderson is being diverted onto an alternative route.

11 Jan 12:48 AM
Prince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus Games
Lifestyle

Prince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus Games

Formal invitations to the royal family will go out closer to the 2027 Games.

11 Jan 12:41 AM
MetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January
New Zealand

MetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January

MetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January. Video / MetService

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11 Jan 12:21 AM
Trump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’
World

Trump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’

Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.

11 Jan 12:16 AM
Minnesota killing sparks 1000-plus 'Ice out' protests across the US
World

Minnesota killing sparks 1000-plus 'Ice out' protests across the US

Renee Good is the fourth person killed by federal immigration agents since 2017.

11 Jan 12:02 AM
More than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in Northland
Companies

More than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in Northland

Health NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.

10 Jan 11:31 PM
US and allies carry out 'large-scale' strikes against Isis in Syria
World

US and allies carry out 'large-scale' strikes against Isis in Syria

The strikes come after an attack in December that left three Americans dead. Video / AFP

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10 Jan 11:14 PM
Trio missing during Victoria bushfires found safe
World

Trio missing during Victoria bushfires found safe

At least 130 homes and 300,000ha have already been destroyed in Victoria.

10 Jan 11:06 PM
Fishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer
Crime

Fishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer

Taking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.

10 Jan 11:00 PM
A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays
Travel

A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays

Built in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone.

10 Jan 11:00 PM
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Editorial: We must acknowledge the risk of having all our personal data online
Editorial

Editorial: We must acknowledge the risk of having all our personal data online

OPINION: The latest data leak incident gives us a chance to review what we upload online.

10 Jan 11:00 PM
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The Ex-Files: How would my partner’s large social media following be valued if we separated?
Opinion

The Ex-Files: How would my partner’s large social media following be valued if we separated?

OPINION: Monetised social media accounts can be split as relationship property.

10 Jan 11:00 PM
How England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided
Cricket

How England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided

Players drank heavily in New Zealand and at Noosa as fitness standards slipped.

10 Jan 10:10 PM
Iran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackout
World

Iran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackout

A rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.

10 Jan 10:09 PM
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Watch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mount
Politics
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Watch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mount

The PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.

10 Jan 10:00 PM
Tenant evicted after parties, police callouts and guest scaling apartment building
New Zealand

Tenant evicted after parties, police callouts and guest scaling apartment building

Rosie Palmer was evicted from Auckland's The Cube after repeated antisocial incidents.

10 Jan 10:00 PM
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