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Black Caps smash South Africa to make T20 final
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Black Caps smash South Africa to make T20 final

Finn Allen smashed the fastest World Cup hundred to lead NZ into the final.

04 Mar 05:19 PM
World

British warship will not reach Cyprus for two weeks

Sister ship HMS Duncan is ready to sail but was not chosen for this mission.

04 Mar 05:13 PM
New Zealand
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Community calls for safer streets as noisy drivers plague Mount

The petition, launched in December, now has 1108 signatures.

04 Mar 05:13 PM

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Share of the loot! Winning First Division ticket sold in Tauranga
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Share of the loot! Winning First Division ticket sold in Tauranga

Powerball now jackpots to $10m on Saturday, with Strike Four at $400,000.

04 Mar 05:12 PM
US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
World

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

Sri Lankan rescuers pulled 32 Iranian sailors from the sinking IRIS Dena.

04 Mar 05:06 PM
'I'm the best at this': 'Prolific' dealer ran drug window from CBD shop
New Zealand

'I'm the best at this': 'Prolific' dealer ran drug window from CBD shop

04 Mar 05:04 PM
Why eliminating Iran’s ballistic missiles could be difficult
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Why eliminating Iran’s ballistic missiles could be difficult

04 Mar 05:00 PM
'I shop big': Customer contests $85 parking fine for being in supermarket more than 2 hours
New Zealand

'I shop big': Customer contests $85 parking fine for being in supermarket more than 2 hours

04 Mar 05:00 PM
Daniel Newman: Chaos and the risk of endless declining property values
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Daniel Newman: Chaos and the risk of endless declining property values

04 Mar 05:00 PM
'Sitting thigh-to-thigh': Why Whanganui's taxi-buses will not return
New Zealand

'Sitting thigh-to-thigh': Why Whanganui's taxi-buses will not return

'A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group.'

04 Mar 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 5
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 5

Can you get a hat-trick?

04 Mar 04:55 PM
Lakeside bach for sale as Kiwi 'Willy Wonkas' outgrow their chocolate factory
Property

Lakeside bach for sale as Kiwi 'Willy Wonkas' outgrow their chocolate factory

Owners Sande and Paul Jensen need more room to grow their boutique business.

04 Mar 04:51 PM
US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship
World

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship

Periscope footage shows the US Navy submarine firing on and sinking the warship in the Indian Ocean. Video / AFP

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04 Mar 04:51 PM
'It became a bit difficult': Troublesome Grey Lynn home hits the market with $1 reserve
Property

'It became a bit difficult': Troublesome Grey Lynn home hits the market with $1 reserve

Owner says the foundations are sinking there is rot in the walls.

04 Mar 04:49 PM
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NZ to send two Defence Force planes to Middle East for possible evacuations
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NZ to send two Defence Force planes to Middle East for possible evacuations

It comes as a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka.

04 Mar 04:20 PM
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Opinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes response
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Opinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes response

Opinion: Winston Peters urged legal experts, not politicians, to judge the Iran strikes.

04 Mar 04:01 PM
Family calls for resignations after brother's prison death
New Zealand

Family calls for resignations after brother's prison death

His death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Michael Morrah

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04 Mar 04:00 PM
Screenshots expose ‘vicious’ Mafs wife
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Screenshots expose ‘vicious’ Mafs wife

Experts watch the chaos unfold on CCTV as Bec’s ‘mean girl’ act implodes.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Letters: Gloriavale leader's successful appeal an embarrassment.
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Letters: Gloriavale leader's successful appeal an embarrassment.

OPINION: Temple decision a slap in the face for victims.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: Yellowstone National Park is primarily located in which US state?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Yellowstone National Park is primarily located in which US state?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Morning quiz: Yellowstone National Park is primarily located in which US state?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Yellowstone National Park is primarily located in which US state?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Watch: Family calls for resignations after brother's cell death
New Zealand
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Watch: Family calls for resignations after brother's cell death

His death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Why an AI skills start-up is swapping Wellington for Austin
Business

Why an AI skills start-up is swapping Wellington for Austin

But could the very technology it teaches eat its lunch?

04 Mar 04:00 PM
'Change is on the way': Warm weather sweeps aside cold mornings in NZ
New Zealand

'Change is on the way': Warm weather sweeps aside cold mornings in NZ

Temperatures are set to move into the high 20s for much of the South Island's east coast.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Two-faced MAFS wife busted in huge ‘lie’
Reviews

Two-faced MAFS wife busted in huge ‘lie’

Bec is confronted by expert John Aiken over her relentless gossiping.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Jonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve
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Jonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve

OPINION: International laws must be grounded in shared beliefs.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Globetrotting trainer finds fresh target in Champions Day at Ellerslie
Racing

Globetrotting trainer finds fresh target in Champions Day at Ellerslie

Victorian trainer has New Zealand next on his hit list after successful overseas raids.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Auckland Airport’s new jet terminal: Southbase wins contract, 1000 jobs could be created
Airlines

Auckland Airport’s new jet terminal: Southbase wins contract, 1000 jobs could be created

Southbase Group is looking for engineers and other workers after winning the big contract.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
That golden run of luck continues for leading NZ Derby contender
Racing

That golden run of luck continues for leading NZ Derby contender

That's Gold has had the ideal build-up to Saturday's New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Government & Labour clash over grocery prices
New Zealand

Government & Labour clash over grocery prices

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she never promised to bring down food prices – Labour disagrees. Video / Parliament TV

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04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Antitrust trial to challenge Live Nation's grip on the music industry
Entertainment

Antitrust trial to challenge Live Nation's grip on the music industry

New York Times: Justice Department, 39 states argue Live Nation bullies venues on tickets.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Society Insider: Real estate agent power couple’s big plans in Christchurch; Blues, Warriors, Auckland FC unite for Champions Day
Lifestyle

Society Insider: Real estate agent power couple’s big plans in Christchurch; Blues, Warriors, Auckland FC unite for Champions Day

Agents Ricky Cave and Holly Jones have $2 billion in sales between them.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Kiwi expat teams up to chase Ellerslie riches with Chica Mojito
Racing

Kiwi expat teams up to chase Ellerslie riches with Chica Mojito

Chica Mojito gives champion trainer Chris Waller two mares in the Classic at Ellerslie.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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'Big mistake': Million-dollar sale collapses as rising star estate agent copy-pastes signature
New Zealand

'Big mistake': Million-dollar sale collapses as rising star estate agent copy-pastes signature

A copy-pasted signature was among the errors that invalidated the contract.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Antitrust trial to challenge Live Nation's grip on the music industry
Entertainment

Antitrust trial to challenge Live Nation's grip on the music industry

New York Times: Justice Department, 39 states argue Live Nation bullies venues on tickets.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
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Butter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbing
Manufacturing

Butter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbing

Global butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
How Jonah Lomu’s boys are turning heartbreak into hope for other kids
New Zealand

How Jonah Lomu’s boys are turning heartbreak into hope for other kids

The Jonah Lomu Foundation will support Kiwi youths who have lost a parent.

04 Mar 04:00 PM
Fire destroys East Auckland home.
Auckland

Fire destroys East Auckland home.

One person has been detained by police and another treated by ambulance after a home caught fire in Panmure around 12:35am. Video / NZ Herald

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04 Mar 03:35 PM
‘We need to move faster': Calls to ban portable pools after baby drowns on Boxing Day
New Zealand

‘We need to move faster': Calls to ban portable pools after baby drowns on Boxing Day

Associate Coroner: 'The cost of these pools has become the lives of children'.

04 Mar 03:00 PM
'Target for elimination': Israel threatens to kill next Iranian leader
New Zealand

'Target for elimination': Israel threatens to kill next Iranian leader

Air strikes continue to rock the Middle East.

04 Mar 07:59 AM
2500 cases of Steinlager recalled after mislabelled beer accidentally sold as alcohol-free
New Zealand

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled after mislabelled beer accidentally sold as alcohol-free

'People avoiding alcohol should not consume this product.'

04 Mar 07:56 AM
'Body in the boot' murder trial: Accused killer gives evidence to say he didn't do it
New Zealand

'Body in the boot' murder trial: Accused killer gives evidence to say he didn't do it

The trial continues for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023.

04 Mar 07:52 AM
Middle East conflict wrap: 4 March 2026
World

Middle East conflict wrap: 4 March 2026

Over the past 24 hours, the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has entered an even more volatile phase.

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04 Mar 07:29 AM
Inside Richie and Gemma McCaw’s $3m-plus home - Christchurch stunner up for grabs
Property

Inside Richie and Gemma McCaw’s $3m-plus home - Christchurch stunner up for grabs

Sports couple selling their luxury pad after shifting to Wānaka.

04 Mar 07:26 AM
We bought NZ’s most remote pub - South Auckland family quit the rat race
Property

We bought NZ’s most remote pub - South Auckland family quit the rat race

They are the newest additions to the self-declared republic.

04 Mar 07:23 AM
Tony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?
Property

Tony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?

As investors recede into the background, the field will clear for young Kiwi buyers.

04 Mar 07:15 AM
Selena Gomez kisses husband's toes after ‘dirty feet’ backlash
Entertainment

Selena Gomez kisses husband's toes after ‘dirty feet’ backlash

Blanco was dragged mercilessly online after last week’s Friends Keep Secrets episode.

04 Mar 06:59 AM
'Oof': Teen skateboarding prodigy injured in horror fall
World

'Oof': Teen skateboarding prodigy injured in horror fall

Chloe Covell competed in street skateboarding at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

04 Mar 06:23 AM
How the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader built a global property empire
World

How the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader built a global property empire

Mojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments.

04 Mar 06:13 AM
Nicole Kidman reveals she can conduct autopsies: 'I can remove all the organs'
Entertainment

Nicole Kidman reveals she can conduct autopsies: 'I can remove all the organs'

The actor said she studied under an 'incredible medical examiner'.

04 Mar 06:01 AM
'Absolutely terrified': Three Kiwis in their 70s and 80s stranded in Qatar
New Zealand

'Absolutely terrified': Three Kiwis in their 70s and 80s stranded in Qatar

A daughter of one of the travellers says the trio have heard nothing from the Government.

04 Mar 06:00 AM
From dive trip to black market: How a deckhand’s side hustle cost him thousands
New Zealand

From dive trip to black market: How a deckhand’s side hustle cost him thousands

Spooner was one of 26 people caught in 2025 selling recreational seafood illegally.

04 Mar 06:00 AM
'Most tragic day': Harrowing new details emerge about reality star's death in freezing waters
World

'Most tragic day': Harrowing new details emerge about reality star's death in freezing waters

Todd Meadows was pulled from the sea after 10 minutes in the freezing waters.

04 Mar 05:48 AM
Retailer faces prison time for allegedly selling nitrous oxide canisters
New Zealand

Retailer faces prison time for allegedly selling nitrous oxide canisters

Police allege the man ignored repeated warnings to stop selling the substance.

04 Mar 05:41 AM
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Market close: Mideast turmoil rattles markets but local shares prove defensive
Shares

Market close: Mideast turmoil rattles markets but local shares prove defensive

The S&P/NZX 50 slid 0.65% as 111 stocks fell and only 29 rose.

04 Mar 05:21 AM
Bondi terror attack could have happened in New Zealand, NZSIS says
Politics

Bondi terror attack could have happened in New Zealand, NZSIS says

The intelligence agency stood up a team to monitor anti-Semitic terror.

04 Mar 05:14 AM
Angus Ta’avao returns to Highlanders for first match since son’s death
Super Rugby

Angus Ta’avao returns to Highlanders for first match since son’s death

Ta'avao will step back into the Highlanders' front row against the Western Force.

04 Mar 05:11 AM
16 months in, here’s what life, work and community are like on a residential cruise ship
Travel

16 months in, here’s what life, work and community are like on a residential cruise ship

A Kiwi couple's floating home offers strong community ties, but weak coffee options.

04 Mar 05:00 AM
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Should I worry about the plastic in my floss and toothbrush?
Lifestyle

Should I worry about the plastic in my floss and toothbrush?

New York Times: There's evidence dental products shed microplastics - is this a concern?

04 Mar 05:00 AM
The reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chest
World

The reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chest

He said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.

04 Mar 05:00 AM
South Australian Police boss blasts Gus Lamont relatives
World

South Australian Police boss blasts Gus Lamont relatives

Police say some wider family members have stopped helping the search effort.

04 Mar 04:59 AM
Couple who found $232,000 in drug-dealer's cash in their ceiling can keep $40,000
New Zealand

Couple who found $232,000 in drug-dealer's cash in their ceiling can keep $40,000

Whoever placed the vacuum-packed cash in the ceiling remains a mystery.

04 Mar 04:54 AM
Mother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped him
New Zealand

Mother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped him

Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering, of Manurewa, died in September 2020.

04 Mar 04:51 AM
Guns and suspected meth lab seized in Riverhead gang raid
New Zealand

Guns and suspected meth lab seized in Riverhead gang raid

Officers seized an M4-style rifle and a 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol.

04 Mar 04:46 AM
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How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago
All Blacks

How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago

Herald writer made the call about Rennie in January – NZ Rugby followed that lead today.

04 Mar 04:31 AM
The votes are in: Meet Rotorua's newest elected representatives
New Zealand

The votes are in: Meet Rotorua's newest elected representatives

The Rotorua Lakes Community Board byelection was held to fill two vacant seats.

04 Mar 04:11 AM
Olympian skateboarder suffers horror injury after fall at competition
New Zealand

Olympian skateboarder suffers horror injury after fall at competition

Aussie Olympian Chloe Covell broke her finger after tumbling off her skateboard at the Belco Jam competition in Canberra. Video / Chloe Covell

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04 Mar 04:08 AM
Why an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezers
New Zealand

Why an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezers

The divisive rum and raisin has been pushed out to make way for 'modern flavours'.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?
New Zealand

Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?

Spain may lose all American trade after PM Pedro Sanchez called the attacks illegal.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
Sunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Sunny weekend feast: Meatball fest, beer day and Holi colour party in Hawke's Bay

Cuisine, culture and colour feature this weekend.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
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‘Avalanche!’: Survivors recount California’s deadliest modern avalanche
World

‘Avalanche!’: Survivors recount California’s deadliest modern avalanche

New York Times: Tahoe avalanche survivors recall desperate fight to save buried skiers

04 Mar 04:00 AM
CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack
World

CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack

The extent of the damage to the spy hub in Riyadh was not clear.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
'No giant button': Bishop pushes back on Seymour over Auckland density maps
Auckland

'No giant button': Bishop pushes back on Seymour over Auckland density maps

Mayor Wayne Brown refuses to spend millions on maps before new housing law.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
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Big-name creditors line up in scramble over failed builder Teak Construction
Property

Big-name creditors line up in scramble over failed builder Teak Construction

Businesses on the Personal Property Securities Register could be first in line for money.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
Covid career change pays off for Bay farmer
New Zealand

Covid career change pays off for Bay farmer

The 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package
New Zealand

Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package

'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'

04 Mar 04:00 AM
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Luxury leap: St. Regis to open first New Zealand hotel in Queenstown CBD
Tourism

Luxury leap: St. Regis to open first New Zealand hotel in Queenstown CBD

Backed by the Pandey family's CP Group, it will target high-spend US visitors.

04 Mar 04:00 AM
Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?
New Zealand

Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?

The US and Israel ramp up strikes on Iran as Europe is pulled in — how close is wider global involvement? Robert Patman breaks down what could happen next, on The Front Page.

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04 Mar 03:55 AM
US commerce secretary to testify in Epstein congressional inquiry
World

US commerce secretary to testify in Epstein congressional inquiry

Howard Lutnick had claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

04 Mar 03:50 AM
MFAT fixes SafeTravel technical issues amid conflict with Iran
New Zealand

MFAT fixes SafeTravel technical issues amid conflict with Iran

Some Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.

04 Mar 03:46 AM
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6pm TV news story fallout: TVNZ chair's phone call with Broadcasting Minister
Media Insider

6pm TV news story fallout: TVNZ chair's phone call with Broadcasting Minister

Paul Goldsmith confirms Sunday conversation – days before a second, positive story.

04 Mar 03:36 AM
'Stamping out cartel conduct': Courier sector hit with $1.2m in fines
Freight and logistics

'Stamping out cartel conduct': Courier sector hit with $1.2m in fines

No smoke-filled room with colluding corporates – but it's still a cartel.

04 Mar 03:29 AM
US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material
World

US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material

Ebisawa admitted six charges in a New York court in January 2025.

04 Mar 03:12 AM
Cyanide confirmed as toxic chemical behind NZ school scare that sent four to hospital
New Zealand

Cyanide confirmed as toxic chemical behind NZ school scare that sent four to hospital

Emergency crews found a low reading of hydrogen cyanide at St Joseph's School.

04 Mar 03:00 AM
Jury returns verdict for K Rd trio who pack-raped German tourist on New Year’s Day
Crime

Jury returns verdict for K Rd trio who pack-raped German tourist on New Year’s Day

The men drove the intoxicated teen to a deserted carpark in a borrowed van.

04 Mar 03:00 AM
Could petrol prices hit $3? Retailers warned over hiking prices as Middle East crisis worsens
Business

Could petrol prices hit $3? Retailers warned over hiking prices as Middle East crisis worsens

Kiwi motorists could soon be paying 20-30c more for petrol in the coming weeks.

04 Mar 03:00 AM
Iran war latest: US says 2000 targets hit as Tehran retaliates across Gulf
World

Iran war latest: US says 2000 targets hit as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

US and Israeli attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent says.

04 Mar 02:45 AM
The atheist priest who reckons we have a thing or two to learn from religion
New Zealand

The atheist priest who reckons we have a thing or two to learn from religion

'What religion does is it's always pushing people to go further beyond.'

04 Mar 02:42 AM
Man charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house
Wellington

Man charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house

The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8.

04 Mar 02:29 AM
Tauranga extends post-storm recovery period as landslide risks remain
New Zealand

Tauranga extends post-storm recovery period as landslide risks remain

There are still 15 yellow‑placarded and four red‑placarded buildings.

04 Mar 02:28 AM
How Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food security
Opinion

How Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food security

OPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.

04 Mar 02:15 AM
'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence
Golf

'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence

Ryan Fox has made a terrific start to his season on the PGA Tour.

04 Mar 02:15 AM
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
All Blacks

'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie

Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.

04 Mar 02:10 AM
Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return
Sport

Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return

Luke Metcalf joins Nathan Limm on The Big League Podcast at the Warriors season launch.

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04 Mar 02:06 AM
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