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NZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

From Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to gets cars, not tower

The former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.

Afternoon quiz: In which country would you find Kakadu National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Two men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last year

A 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.

Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wife

Labour leader's ex-wife said Hipkins' actions contradicted the party's electioneering.

Hazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market day

She grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon Speaks to the media from Samoa Video / RNZ

‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā land

Burials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.

Sisters on the brink: Tapper siblings chase first senior team together

LockerRoom: The Tapper sisters moved to Australia in 2024 to fast-track their swimming.

Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack

Four-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack.

Brit's clifftop mega-home sells for more than $20m

Auckland family snaps up North Shore mansion, beating foreign competition.

Average price of petrol hits near four-year high as Kiwis urged not to panic-buy

Petrol prices surged again over the weekend as Aucklanders faced a 24c a litre hike.

Car 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed child

Police say the child was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.

Social Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigation

Kylie Reiri quit the Social Investment Agency in February while under a probe.

'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near Rotorua

Residents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke.

'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incident

Police say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.

Mama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashed

The brothers’ offending over three-and-a-half years targeted 27 women.

One child dead, four people injured in East Tamaki crash

A child died and four other people were injured in an East Tamaki three-vehicle collision last night. Video / NZ Herald

I was messy, scared and furious: What nobody told me about becoming a young widow

Telegraph: The stark reality of grief galvanised one woman into sharing her experience.

Tauranga college team headed for world robotics champs

Ōtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.

House prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half years

But economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.

Shane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother Jack

Shane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.

Heavy defeat, proud team: Tall Ferns eye World Cup lifeline after USA loss

A win over hosts Puerto Rico could still send New Zealand to the World Cup.

'Completely detached': Another SailGP athlete has surgery on injury from Auckland crash

'The whole thing was over in an absolute flash,' the sailor recalled.

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement

David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement

'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer title

Edwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.

Retail spending rose in February in last data before Iran conflict

Hospitality led the rebound, with spending jumping 2.4% or $35m.

Woman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incident

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Black Ferns Sevens stun Australia with three late tries to win final

New Zealand ran in three unanswered tries in the final four minutes.

Rotorua car wreckers fire

Drone footage of several cars engulfed in flames at a car wreckers yard near Rotorua. Video / @danilotravel / Instagram

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis to provide update on Iran economic response

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will this afternoon hold a press conference to update the country on the Government’s response to the economic turmoil spilling out of the conflict.

PM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader

Christopher Luxon is visiting Samoa and Tonga this week.

ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury

He says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him.

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Communal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough winery

Harvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.

Small business: Creative ceramics studio rides post-Covid boom in hands-on experiences

The studio has shifted from kid-focused parties to adult events and nights.

Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

Universal Studios shifts into turbo mode with new Fast and Furious themed rollercoaster

The new ride reaches speeds of 120km/h, and features cars that drift. Driven's David Linklater joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell resigns after 8 years in top job

The board expects to appoint a new CEO within the next six months.

And the Oscars wait is over: It's Sinners vs One Battle - here are all the nominees

The Academy Awards kick off this morning with the red carpet and the ceremony from 12pm.

‘People are frazzled’: Acting PM David Seymour on our economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Acting PM David Seymour joins Herald NOW to talk inflation, greyhound racing ban, and the war in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

ZM's Bree on how fiancé Sophia healed her and made her feel 'worthy' of marriage

The host shares all the details on her proposal to fiancée Sophia and their wedding plans.

Music couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roof

Spectacular coastal retreat is where the good times roll.

Oscars 2026: Why are there snipers watching the red carpet? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Dean McArthy joins Ryan Bridge TODAY live from Hollywood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Cop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crime

The officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.

New numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold tells Herald NOW that NZ's long-awaited economic recovery is delayed, but not cancelled, as Iran conflict continues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Phil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All Blacks

OPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.

How Trump’s ‘911’ marine unit could wrestle for control of Strait of Hormuz

The redeployment leaves the Pacific without a US quick reaction marine force.

Stew Hamilton CEO Mercury NZ | Herald NOW Business

Mercury Energy powered up its new geothermal generator near Taupo. Video / Herald NOW Business

Skyline Queenstown opens new Bob’s Peak building in $300m upgrade

The major revamp comes as Queenstown visitors exceed pre-Covid levels.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?

Headlines: Grocery items increase, new gift card rules: minimum expiry date 3 years, and why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?

Inside access: Stay in an Oxford college for less than a standard hotel room

Did you know visitors can book historic college rooms during long university breaks?

Bridgewest Ventures' $100 million tech fund | Herald NOW Business

Bridgewest Ventures CEO has secured $55m of $100m fund to invest in Kiwi deep tech. Video / Herald NOW Business

Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 16, 2026

Sport Headlines | Adam Hall has secured silver in the slalom standing of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, Liam Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix.

MetService morning weather update: March 16

MetService morning weather update: March 16. Video / MetService

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 16

Can you get a hat-trick?

Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors

Analysts say Israel may have used two years of global interceptor output.

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

However, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.

Buying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordable

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

My nanny flirts with my husband, but I won’t sack her

Telegraph: What do you do when the nanny has a crush on your very married husband?

They can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at risk

Instructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.

William Dart review: Bartok opera dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival

Susan Bullock and Lester Lynch return to lead this radical Bluebeard revival.

Taran Wiseman: First-home buyers and 'mums and dads' – the seismic shift in the property market

OPINION: First-home buyers hit a record 27% share of property sales in 2025.

Platinum Pantheon on top at Tauranga

Awapuni visitor Platinum Pantheon enhanced his reputation as a horse going places.

'I'm in a dream': Hall claims record Winter Paralympic medal in slalom

Hall surged from fourth after his first run with a blistering second run.

Letters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be played

OPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.

Morning quiz: What is the largest of New York City's five boroughs by land area?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.