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Guns discovered at Auckland airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff

Customs found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.

Shane Kereama: Surviving abuse in state care

Shane Kereama was abused in state care. Now 56, he is sharing his story because he wants to help others – especially men struggling with the aftermath of abuse. Video / Joe Allison

A passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapter

Origin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.

Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations final round clash

A win for either side will keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.

Z Manu World Champs Auckland

Z Manu World Champs Auckland: Results, winners and biggest splashes. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai

After points in the sprint race, the Kiwi was 0.413s short of a top 10 grand prix start.

F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter

All the action from the Shanghai International Circuit.

Watch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crowned

Celebrity competitors like JManGo, Piri Weepu and Peter Gordon thrilled fans.

Are you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers

What would you do with all that money?

'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro scheme

Federated Mountain Clubs says de-watering Morgan Gorge would destroy a unique site.

'The smoke is thick': Cars on fire at wrecking yard near Rotorua

Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire involving a number of cars.

Car wreckers fire in Ngongotahā

Firefighters are responding to a fire at a car wreckers in Ngongotahā near Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Tropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern Australia

Parts of Queensland logged record three-day rain totals and at least two deaths.

Love Is Blind's Alex Henderson on his connection New Zealand

Henderson (Ngāruahine) got his tā moko while visiting Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

I was a Kiwi 'villain' on Netflix's Love is Blind. Here's the truth

What is a Kiwi doing on Netflix's dating show Love Is Blind USA? The Herald finds out.

No more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns

His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.

Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint

No driver made up more places than the Kiwi over the 19-lap affair.

Queen’s beloved pony Emma to be recreated as handcrafted rocking horse

The 30-year-old pony provided one of the 'most significant moments' of the royal funeral.

Forgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think

Paper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.

How Auckland cafes are elevating the humble hot cross bun this Easter

Some say sales of the Easter favourite have helped keep their small businesses afloat.

Ed Sheeran says wife Cherry 'totally fine' after cancer tumour surgery

Cherry Seaborn was six months pregnant when doctors found a tumour in her arm.

Friend's role in Mandelson vetting raises new questions over British PM’s Epstein stance

Lord Doyle approved Lord Mandelson’s vetting answers before he became US ambassador.

Afternoon quiz: What is the medical term for white blood cells?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Kiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fight

Nathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022.

Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight

Replacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.

'Really privileged and grateful': Devine on $476k Hundred windfall

Devine returns for the White Ferns' T20 series against South Africa from Sunday.

Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher

Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.

Double miracle: NZ’s first natural surrogate twins

In what is thought to be a New Zealand first, Whanganui mum Emma got twice the surprise.

US steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escorts

Brent crude prices have jumped more than 42% and stayed above US$100 a barrel.

No damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian media

Trump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.

'Most powerful bombing raid': Trump claims 'most powerful' raid hit Iranian oil export hub

Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.

Wellington Central Library reopens after seven years, $217m makeover

The revamp adds youth zones, maker spaces and recording studios.

Wounded Warriors survive heavyweight tussle with Raiders: Key takeaways from impressive win

OPINION: The Raiders can be considered the Warriors' biggest rivals, writes Ben Francis.

Wellington's Central Library reopens after $217M upgrade

Thousands of Wellingtonians flocked to the revitalised library, which reopened today after seven years closed for quake strengthening and upgrades. Video / NZ Herald

Domestic violence victims trapped over fears for pets as demand for help surges 19%

Pet Refuge has helped more than 500 families and 875 pets escape abuse.

Corrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94k

A 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about.

F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East

The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes, Greyhound racers seek compensation. Video / NZ Herald

Clue to woman's death found on her phone after she had died

Debra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.

Bruce Cotterill: TVNZ has lost its way and the public deserves better

OPINION: If TVNZ cannot be truly independent, it is time to sell it.

'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosis

Roy Kaumavae jnr has tetrasomy 18p – one of just three known cases in NZ.

Watch: Teen scooter rider kicks courier van in road rage outburst

DHL said its courier was unharmed, but the event illustrates the risks drivers face.

On The Up: The Kiwi ‘BeyBlade’ looking to light up MMA

'I’m not a fighter, I’m an entertainer who’s really good at fighting.'

24 hours with Nike’s CEO as he races to win back the sports world

New York Times: Inside Nike’s high-stakes charm offensive to win back sport and sales.

What happens to your relationship when the kids leave home?

Cracks in a relationship can be easy to ignore in the busyness of family life.

$57m tax case: Mystery over whereabouts of $2m in gold bars

Liquidator says it doesn't know where 7kg of gold bars recorded as an asset ended up.

'Morning, Angela': The low-key answer to moving on Auckland's homeless

On the streets with Auckland Council wardens' gentle wake-up call for rough sleepers.

On the road with Zelenskyy: Weathered, weary and fighting on

New York Times: Reporters travel with Ukraine's leader as he visits frontline troops.

First photo emerges of former Prince Andrew with Epstein and Lord Mandelson

The image, from the late 90s or early 2000s, was released by the US Department of Justice.

Fran O'Sullivan: Willis faces Budget test as Iran crisis upends economic forecasts

OPINION: Forecasts are being reworked so they can be updated closer to Budget Day.

Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealed

One of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'

Six killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq

It brings the number of US troops killed in operations against Iran to at least 13.

'A glaring gap': Are the Black Caps in an allrounder crisis?

New Zealand's lack of multi-skilled players is more prevalent than ever.

'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash

Some critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.

Why airlines and hotels are turning their attention to smell

Ever wanted to smell like an airport? Now you can.

Warriors player ratings: Young guns continue to shine as unlikely hero gets chance

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Raiders in Auckland.

The quiet confidence gap in our classrooms

Are narrow academic benchmarks behind rising levels of low self-esteem in students?

Dr Lance O'Sullivan splits from wife less than a year after Las Vegas wedding

The couple have separated months after a public proposal at a Warriors game.

Michael Burgess: Why Auckland FC face their biggest regular season test

Auckland FC trail Newcastle Jets by four points at the top of the A-League table.

19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of Plenty

Hiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.

Coaching crossroads: Rennie weighs Blair loyalty against Hansen's ABs experience

Scott Hansen is understood to have received favourable feedback in last year's review.

Dad's war medals returned to son after being stolen from Napier home

WWII and Korean War medals were stolen from Glenn Furniss' Napier home in 2024.

End of an era: Story’s Clothing to shut its Ruataniwha St doors

The clothing store has been a mainstay on Ruataniwha St since 1999.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Week of March 9-13

Can you get a hat-trick?

Thomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third week

OPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election.

Morning quiz: Who was the second President of the United States?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Kerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticulture

OPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.

Isabella Bolton talking about skiing in Canada

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton