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MAFS Australia expert John Aiken: All the vitriol means we’re doing something right

Plus, how his wife feels about his 'psychobabble'.

'Connection and belonging': Napier backs new multicultural strategy

About one in five Napier residents were born overseas.

Pippa Taylor: Shooting star with a big year ahead

She already holds nine shooting records, including three national marks.

Glenn Dwight: The love, loss and legend of the humble Kiwi ute

OPINION: Recently, I was told a mate’s ute had been stolen from Hamilton Airport.

Roasted eggplant pasta: Classic Sicilian dinner with a lighter touch

Pasta all Norma is an easy vegetarian dish that is big on flavour.

Father hits out at 'concerning' gaps in AT injury data after mass assault of daughter on train

An OIA shows AT does not separate injuries caused by crime from slips or falls.

Liam Dann: Iran conflict could sink economic recovery ... and Luxon

A badly timed supply shock threatens to spike inflation and sink our fragile recovery.

‘That could be me’: Air NZ’s groundbreaking all-female flight aims to inspire future pilots

Only 8.97% of Air New Zealand flights are currently flown by women pilots.

A deadly pattern: The three Christchurch women murdered by 'monitored' violent offenders

All three killers were on parole or under active Corrections monitoring.

Kem Ormond's citrus growing guide

OPINION: Kem Ormond says a house is not a home without a lemon tree.

'It's a bit of a mystery': The curious case of David Lange's missing grave

Late PM’s remains, headstone removed in mysterious circumstances - shocking his family.

Morning quiz: 'To be, or not to be' is a famous line from which Shakespeare play?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Lara Antipova stuns in Sistema as Australian challenge now beckons

Lara Antipova's latest victory confirms she is our best juvenile galloper.

'Knew we had to turn up': Blues battle for win over Crusaders

The Blues kept the Crusaders scoreless in the second half.

No $10m winners: Lotto Powerball will roll over again

Wednesday will be the next chance to win big.

Money, politics and real estate: Who is Matthew Horncastle and why is he in the headlines?

His posts have come under fire - but he won't apologise for his views or his wealth.

The best castles and stately homes for sale in NZ

Be the lord or lady of the manor with these grand properties.

‘Every single developer wants a share’: Why these Auckland suburbs are running hot

Fierce bidding for development sites.

Ellerslie delivers remarkable day of drama on and off the track

Well Written remains unbeaten after an incident-packed day, but there is a lot more to it.

Bunnings to use facial recognition tech to target repeat offenders

The hardware retailer will first test the system in two Hamilton stores from April.

Israel says Iran has launched new wave of missiles

There has also been a new drone attack on Baghdad airport.

Middle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026

Oil surges as conflict continues, US says it will investigate bombing of girls' school in southern Iran. Video / AFP, Getty

Vibes war? Concern as Trump justifies Iran conflict on ‘feeling’

The US administration has taken a new approach to justifying its military action.

Kobori leads Kiwi chasers as Peake eyes another big NZ title

The 2025 NZ Open winner holds a two-shot lead heading into the final day.

Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne

The Kiwi will begin Formula One’s new era with a shot at a points finish.

Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix

All the action from the second day at Albert Park.

Highlanders secure come-from-behind win despite finishing match with 14 players

Hosts show plenty of grit in Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Force after 'chaos week'.

Police hunt masked robbers who hit Rotorua convenience store

Three people entered the store with masks on 'demanding items' before fleeing.

Tears, hugs and relief as first flights from conflict-hit Middle East arrive in Auckland

Some passengers arrived to tearful reunions after days stranded in Dubai.

Love Story: How Sarah Pidgeon brings Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to life

NYT: Playing Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the star faced a backlash before filming finished.

Week in limbo: Kiwi travellers stranded in Dubai face queues, costs and confusion

UAE officials pledged to cover costs, but some Kiwis say they are paying anyway.

Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens

US forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.

We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook

Repeated chest infections that are slow to clear can signal lung cancer.

Cambridge mare Moxie lives up to name by upsetting favourites in Classic

Four-year-old delivers big upset in the first major race on Champions Day.

Wife’s words of wisdom help Kelso plot Group 1 double with Legarto

The superstar mare may have gone out a winner at Ellerslie. Maybe.

Iranian protesters form human chain on Wellington waterfront over unrest

Protesters say internet shutdowns mean they struggle to contact family in Iran.

Venezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and records

The country's economy was hammered last year as it faced pressure from the US.

'Found my teeth at the scene': Man pulled from car, stomped on in Akl 'road rage' attack

Raess Ali's eye is swollen shut and he is missing teeth after the alleged incident.

Iran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme Leader

Ambassador says US President’s comments breach the UN Charter.

Hollywood star criticises White House for montage of movie clips and Iran strikes

The 42-second clip mixes Hollywood battle scenes with real strikes on Iran.

Five ways Black Caps can win the T20 World Cup

New Zealand chase a maiden T20 crown in front of 132,000 India fans in Ahmedabad.

British murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attack

The Soham killer is on a ventilator in hospital after incident at prison workshop.

Trump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ Starmer

The British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.

One dead after two-vehicle crash north of Dunedin

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle accident on Coast Rd, near Karitane.

Big project, big questions: What you need to know about the Kaiwaikawe wind farm project

Mercury says its $287m project can power 27,000 homes for about 30 years.

Bakery had years of warnings before worker maimed, $245k fine imposed

The injured worker had his hand caught in machinery, losing a finger and part of a thumb.

Spoon and... fork? Etiquette expert says we’ve been eating cereal all wrong

William Hanson told his four million followers to eat cereal with a fork and spoon.

'Will not tolerate': Roosters players receive death threats after heavy Warriors defeat

The Sydney club has condemned death threats sent to players after losing in Auckland.

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

European gas prices have leapt 66% in a week as Strait of Hormuz shipping is choked.

African workers stay in Gulf despite Iranian missile strikes and growing fears

Saudi Arabia alone hosts about 715,000 sub-Saharan African workers.

Afternoon quiz: Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí was born in what country?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

One dead after serious crash on SH1 north of Auckland

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene, police said.

Heavy rain watch for Fiordland, southern Westland and Southland this weekend

Fiordland and southern Westland face up to 36 hours of intense downpours.

Sparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ among weapons in Middle East war

Israel has used Blue Sparrow missiles, built to mimic Scud attacks, to hit Iran.

Obama warning over Trump and US democracy at Jesse Jackson memorial

A service in Chicago honoured Jackson's six-decade fight for civil rights.

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

‘We’re trying to make a difference’: Simon Gault's new mission

How Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick found an unexpected connection through health.

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Levin

The Foxton Shannon Rd was closed after the crash but has since reopened.

Nicola Peltz Beckham shares birthday tribute amid Brooklyn family rift

Couple reportedly 'disheartened' over Instagram posts by David and Victoria Beckham.

Tourist charged after allegedly kidnapping, torturing flamingo at Vegas hotel

Police say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.

Good deed for homeless couple backfires, pensioner landlord loses property

The landlord was faced with a $300,000 fine if he did not bring it up to standard.

Attitude, accuracy and a timely tonic: The key takeaways from the Warriors' big win

For everything to click, on such an occasion, bodes well for what is coming in 2026.

'Unconditional surrender': Trump vows to pick Iran's next leader after airstrike

US and Israel have hit nearly 200 targets in Iran in seven days of strikes.

What a child's sensory meltdown really means

One expert says 'it all boils down to safety'.

Ireland keep title hopes alive in thrilling win over Wales

Ireland’s bonus point win means they now need Scotland to upset France.

'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after Iran

The US President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.

Cecilia Robinson: How long will we let tech profits outweigh kids' safety online?

OPINION: A study of 2.5m people links earlier smartphones to worse youth mental health.

‘No money’: Longevity Construction faces liquidation as ex-managers chase $300k payout

The company owner says there is simply 'no money' to pay the two former employees.