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Kendall Jenner ‘celebrates confidence’ in new role for Emporio Armani
Entertainment

Kendall Jenner ‘celebrates confidence’ in new role for Emporio Armani

Kendall also fronts tequila label 818 but has shunned starting a beauty brand.

06 Jan 06:19 PM
World

US forces killed 55 Venezuelan,Cuban military personnel in Maduro raid: tolls

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores are now in New York facing drug charges.

06 Jan 06:15 PM
New Zealand

Big year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packed

On January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.

06 Jan 06:00 PM

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Nell Fisher’s school friends are unimpressed she stars in Stranger Things
Entertainment

Nell Fisher’s school friends are unimpressed she stars in Stranger Things

The 14yo spent almost all of 2024 filming in Atlanta instead of at school.

06 Jan 05:23 PM
‘One part terrified, one part really angry’: Assault victim’s anger over health hack
New Zealand

‘One part terrified, one part really angry’: Assault victim’s anger over health hack

Hackers are demanding US$60,000 or they say they will leak 400,000 files.

06 Jan 05:10 PM
Singer with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survival
New Zealand

Singer with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survival

06 Jan 05:01 PM
'It's never too late': Mum with MS starts new career as police officer
New Zealand

'It's never too late': Mum with MS starts new career as police officer

06 Jan 05:01 PM
'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raid
New Zealand
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'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raid

06 Jan 05:00 PM
I broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonus
Opinion

I broke my back in a mountain bike crash, now every descent is a bonus

06 Jan 05:00 PM
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I was often too drunk to collect my kids from school - and then my husband threatened to leave
Lifestyle

I was often too drunk to collect my kids from school - and then my husband threatened to leave

Telegraph: A mum's secret addiction and the fight to get sober.

06 Jan 05:00 PM
Real estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far North
Property

Real estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far North

Agent predicts end to buyer’s market by mid-2026.

06 Jan 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 7
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 7

Can you get a hat-trick?

06 Jan 04:41 PM
Five-year lapse in fire safety inspections before 40 killed in Swiss bar blaze
World
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Five-year lapse in fire safety inspections before 40 killed in Swiss bar blaze

Inspections legally required every year stopped at Le Constellation in 2020.

06 Jan 04:30 PM
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'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters
League

'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters

Elijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.

06 Jan 04:01 PM
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Family's 60-year journey with vintage hay baler
New Zealand

Family's 60-year journey with vintage hay baler

This September story about a Massey Ferguson 10 baler was a popular read on The Country.

06 Jan 04:01 PM
Morning quiz: In a radio context, what does 'AM' stand for?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: In a radio context, what does 'AM' stand for?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Year in Review: Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition
New Zealand

Year in Review: Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition

A story of meat innovation from March 2025 was a big read on The Country.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Scorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week with risk of thunderstorms
New Zealand

Scorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week with risk of thunderstorms

Temperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215
New Zealand

Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215

The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Blackadder has cunning plan to get home town victory at Reefton
Racing

Blackadder has cunning plan to get home town victory at Reefton

Reefton local returning to hometown looking for elusive victory.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Why Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $170b gamble
World

Why Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $170b gamble

It could be a years-long, challenging process with equipment, facilities in poor shape.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Albanese tours Queensland flood disaster zone
World

Albanese tours Queensland flood disaster zone

Towns have been cut off, and thousands of livestock are missing or dead.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Military remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles say
World

Military remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles say

Many in the armed forces have pledged loyalty to interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Inside scoop: The 2500-year history of ice cream
Opinion

Inside scoop: The 2500-year history of ice cream

OPINION: Ancient Persians built yakhchals in 550BC to store and even make ice.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Inside scoop: The 2500-year history of ice cream
Opinion

Inside scoop: The 2500-year history of ice cream

OPINION: Ancient Persians built yakhchals in 550BC to store and even make ice.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Military remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles say
World

Military remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles say

Many in the armed forces have pledged loyalty to interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Letters: Who holds Trump accountable?
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Who holds Trump accountable?

OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards
World

AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards

NY Times: AI imagery was depicting a prominent figure as a historical event was unfolding.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Divers find 120kg of cocaine hidden in 'sea chest' of ship docked in Tauranga
New Zealand
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Divers find 120kg of cocaine hidden in 'sea chest' of ship docked in Tauranga

A tip-off after a suspicious sale of dive gear led to huge drug bust.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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What to know about Trump’s desire to take over Greenland
World

What to know about Trump’s desire to take over Greenland

NY Times: Most of it is inside the Arctic Circle, where powers are vying for dominance.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
Glamour gallopers hit the road to maintain fitness during summer lull
Racing

Glamour gallopers hit the road to maintain fitness during summer lull

The trainers of galloping stars are being forced to look far and wide for lead-up races.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Anger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackout
World

Anger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackout

Power cut sparks questions about how resilient country is to sabotage of infrastructure.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards
World

AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards

NY Times: AI imagery was depicting a prominent figure as a historical event was unfolding.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
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Divers find 120kg of cocaine hidden in 'sea chest' of ship docked in Tauranga
New Zealand
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Divers find 120kg of cocaine hidden in 'sea chest' of ship docked in Tauranga

A tip-off after a suspicious sale of dive gear led to huge drug bust.

06 Jan 04:00 PM
No room? No worries. Top veges to plant in your tiny garden
New Zealand

No room? No worries. Top veges to plant in your tiny garden

This space-saving story was the third most-read "Kem Ormond's vegetable garden" of 2025.

06 Jan 03:59 PM
Head and Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test
Sport

Head and Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Head’s third ton of the series could reshape Australia’s test batting order.

06 Jan 09:16 AM
Jennifer Lopez says next partner must accept 'all that I am'
Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez says next partner must accept 'all that I am'

Star joked about her marriage to Ben Affleck during a show in Las Vegas.

06 Jan 08:43 AM
Jailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison units
New Zealand

Jailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison units

Kane Dawson was then charged after he refused to hand over the blade.

06 Jan 06:30 AM
Popular influencer dies tragically following overseas surgery
World

Popular influencer dies tragically following overseas surgery

The content creator and mother had more than 73,000 followers on Instagram.

06 Jan 06:11 AM
'I only have the capacity for work and family right now': Sophie Turner on her weekly schedule
Entertainment

'I only have the capacity for work and family right now': Sophie Turner on her weekly schedule

The actor hopes her 30s will bring peace after her 'relatively hard 20s'.

06 Jan 06:10 AM
'So disappointed': Fans shocked over superstar's Barbie reveal
Entertainment

'So disappointed': Fans shocked over superstar's Barbie reveal

Can you tell what singer the doll is meant to resemble?

06 Jan 06:00 AM
Why Ronan Keating says Boyzone getting back together would be bad for them
Entertainment

Why Ronan Keating says Boyzone getting back together would be bad for them

He said the band's previous efforts to reunite ended in a "huge blow-up".

06 Jan 06:00 AM
EB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operations
New Zealand

EB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operations

Under the proposal, all 38 New Zealand stores and the distribution centre would shut.

06 Jan 05:48 AM
Aussie heatwave set to cook Hawke's Bay as sizzler extends eastwards
New Zealand

Aussie heatwave set to cook Hawke's Bay as sizzler extends eastwards

Metservice has forecast temperatures as high as 36C in Hawke's Bay on Sunday.

06 Jan 05:35 AM
MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025
New Zealand

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025

MetService Daily Weather: January 6 2025. Video / MetService

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06 Jan 05:33 AM
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Market close: Infratil leads NZ market up
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Market close: Infratil leads NZ market up

US oil companies buoyant on Trump plan for them to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry.

06 Jan 05:17 AM
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'I do it for the money': Hacker claims to be behind health data breach
New Zealand

'I do it for the money': Hacker claims to be behind health data breach

'Don’t worry, this will be over soon,' the person identifying as the hacker Kazu said.

06 Jan 05:08 AM
New speed zones proposed for key highways
New Zealand

New speed zones proposed for key highways

Speeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.

06 Jan 05:03 AM
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Why women fall in love with women in later life
Lifestyle

Why women fall in love with women in later life

Telegraph: Changing your sexual preferences in midlife is not that uncommon.

06 Jan 05:00 AM
All Whites striker Andre de Jong joins South African giants Orlando Pirates
All Whites

All Whites striker Andre de Jong joins South African giants Orlando Pirates

The 29-year-old may make his debut for the league leaders on January 24.

06 Jan 04:45 AM
Names drip out of those affected by ManageMyHealth data breach
Healthcare

Names drip out of those affected by ManageMyHealth data breach

Frustrations mount as questions around accountability arise.

06 Jan 04:32 AM
Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in first round
Sport

Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in first round

The loss marks her 1101st WTA match and seventh appearance in Auckland.

06 Jan 04:27 AM
Helicopters join week-long search for missing tramper in South Island national park
New Zealand

Helicopters join week-long search for missing tramper in South Island national park

Graham Garnett, 66, was expected to return on December 30 but has not been seen.

06 Jan 04:07 AM
Aotearoa: A name and a choice - a response to the Herald's editorial
Opinion

Aotearoa: A name and a choice - a response to the Herald's editorial

OPINION: There are concerns with how language is being used as a political instrument.

06 Jan 04:00 AM
'Like playing the All Blacks': Father and son open supermarket to take on the duopoly
New Zealand

'Like playing the All Blacks': Father and son open supermarket to take on the duopoly

The family-run store opens tomorrow and promises cheaper food and 'fairness'.

06 Jan 04:00 AM
Watch: Trail of dead fish found floating in the water off Great Barrier Island
New Zealand

Watch: Trail of dead fish found floating in the water off Great Barrier Island

A fishing trawler was spotted near the trail of fish in the Hauraki Gulf.

06 Jan 03:41 AM
Lifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekend
New Zealand

Lifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekend

Eastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.

06 Jan 03:06 AM
Have your say: Rule changes you would love to see in sport
Sport

Have your say: Rule changes you would love to see in sport

Our writers have shared how they want to revise sporting codes and now it's your turn.

06 Jan 03:01 AM
Summer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your home
Lifestyle

Summer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your home

These small changes can make a big difference.

06 Jan 03:00 AM
North Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k Lambo
New Zealand

North Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k Lambo

Sonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.

06 Jan 03:00 AM
Tears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round rout
Sport

Tears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round rout

The 23-year-old Kiwi wildcard went in as a $19 outsider at the TAB.

06 Jan 02:53 AM
Elderly man dies after being crushed by car at Wānaka home
New Zealand

Elderly man dies after being crushed by car at Wānaka home

The victim lived alone at the Roche St property for many years.

06 Jan 02:30 AM
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Her brother pleaded guilty to the Idaho murders. Now she’s ready to talk
World

Her brother pleaded guilty to the Idaho murders. Now she’s ready to talk

NY Times: How the Idaho killer’s family is trying to live with the weight of his crimes.

06 Jan 02:18 AM
'Do people still have the appetite?' DiCaprio worries for future of cinema
Entertainment

'Do people still have the appetite?' DiCaprio worries for future of cinema

He fears cinemas could become niche 'silos' like jazz bars for fans.

06 Jan 02:05 AM
Alliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEO
Agribusiness

Alliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEO

Dawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.

06 Jan 02:02 AM
 Pūkeko freed after five days with energy drink can stuck on beak
Lifestyle

Pūkeko freed after five days with energy drink can stuck on beak

'One thoughtless act can have a major impact on inquisitive birds' - Auckland Council.

06 Jan 02:01 AM
Afternoon quiz: Robin Williams won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for what film?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: Robin Williams won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for what film?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

06 Jan 02:00 AM
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'We are just getting started': Sharesies boss eyes next wave of growth
Banking and finance

'We are just getting started': Sharesies boss eyes next wave of growth

Online share trading boss Leighton Roberts talks about the year ahead.

06 Jan 02:00 AM
Kennedy family farewells Tatiana Schlossberg at private New York funeral
World

Kennedy family farewells Tatiana Schlossberg at private New York funeral

She died weeks after publicly revealing her leukaemia diagnosis.

06 Jan 01:49 AM
Duke of Marlborough denies strangling wife
World

Duke of Marlborough denies strangling wife

He appears in court accused of attacking Edla Marlborough on three occasions.

06 Jan 01:34 AM
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Residents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near Queenstown
New Zealand

Residents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near Queenstown

Proposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.

06 Jan 01:33 AM
Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win
Entertainment

Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win

The Critics Choice win cements Timothée Chalamet as the Oscars frontrunner.

06 Jan 01:16 AM
Manage My Health hackers extend ransom deadline after data leak threat
New Zealand

Manage My Health hackers extend ransom deadline after data leak threat

Hackers are demanding a US$60,000 ransom for stolen medical records.

06 Jan 01:11 AM
Fears many sport clubs don’t realise they’re about to be dissolved
New Zealand

Fears many sport clubs don’t realise they’re about to be dissolved

Many codes, including rugby, netball and cricket, still have low sign-up rates.

06 Jan 12:53 AM
Trial begins for Uvalde school policeman over mass shooting response
World

Trial begins for Uvalde school policeman over mass shooting response

Adrian Gonzales allegedly 'failed to engage, distract or delay the shooter'.

06 Jan 12:31 AM
Kiwi woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Auckland

Kiwi woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport

Customs say the meth haul could yield up to 922,500 individual doses.

06 Jan 12:16 AM
Despot chic: Maduro’s Nike Tech sweatsuit and the thirst for notoriety
World

Despot chic: Maduro’s Nike Tech sweatsuit and the thirst for notoriety

Searches for 'Nike Tech suit' spiked after the arrest images appeared.

06 Jan 12:09 AM
From red to black: Costco NZ posts $9.6m profit as revenue climbs
Retail

From red to black: Costco NZ posts $9.6m profit as revenue climbs

Costco NZ has turned in its first profit in New Zealand.

06 Jan 12:04 AM
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How to fight, flirt and stay close: The best relationship advice for 2026
Lifestyle

How to fight, flirt and stay close: The best relationship advice for 2026

New York Times: Six expert-backed ways to keep your relationship in good shape.

06 Jan 12:00 AM
Gisborne SPCA floods after heavy rain
New Zealand

Gisborne SPCA floods after heavy rain

Flooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCA

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06 Jan 12:00 AM
Holiday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crash
New Zealand

Holiday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crash

Two others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.

05 Jan 11:52 PM
Police hunt William Nelson-Bell over thefts and assaults
New Zealand

Police hunt William Nelson-Bell over thefts and assaults

The 23-year-old is known to frequent the Counties Manukau area, police say.

05 Jan 11:52 PM
Four questions on what happens next with Venezuela
Analysis

Four questions on what happens next with Venezuela

Analysis: Does the US Congress step in? Does the American public care?

05 Jan 11:46 PM
Manage My Health hack could re-traumatise sexual violence, family harm victims
New Zealand

Manage My Health hack could re-traumatise sexual violence, family harm victims

More than 400,000 Manage My Health files were taken in the cyber attack.

05 Jan 11:33 PM
The Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV camera
Sport

The Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV camera

Placid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.

05 Jan 11:31 PM
Drones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramper
New Zealand

Drones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramper

Connor Purvis, 20, set out to tramp alone about December 30 and did not return.

05 Jan 11:21 PM
Bird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beak
New Zealand

Bird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beak

The bird was filmed by a visitor to the Auckland Botanic Gardens on January 2, sparking a volunteer rescue effort. Video / Supplied

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05 Jan 11:14 PM
Watch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fire
New Zealand

Watch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fire

Neighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.

05 Jan 11:13 PM
Good on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force award
New Zealand

Good on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force award

Deena-Ranginui Puketapu continues to stand out, in all of her fields.

05 Jan 11:10 PM
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'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible home
New Zealand

'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible home

Her new home was built 'fit for purpose' with wider doorways, no carpet and sliding doors.

05 Jan 11:00 PM
Family tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran
New Zealand

Family tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran

22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.

05 Jan 11:00 PM
Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank
World

Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank

Those targeted will wear electronic bracelets tracking any breach of orders.

05 Jan 10:57 PM
'The gunmen’s feet walked around us': Designer recalls Kiwi friend rescuing her during Bondi massacre
Lifestyle

'The gunmen’s feet walked around us': Designer recalls Kiwi friend rescuing her during Bondi massacre

Chris Woods pulled his friend from under a van to safety as gunfire rang out.

05 Jan 10:56 PM
Ashes: Australia take the lead on third day
Cricket

Ashes: Australia take the lead on third day

England hold a 218-run lead after the second day of the final Ashes test.

05 Jan 10:55 PM
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