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Oil prices surge more than 70% in 2026 as Iran war rocks markets
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Oil prices surge more than 70% in 2026 as Iran war rocks markets

The price of Brent crude has surged amid the Middle East turmoil.

16 Mar 04:11 AM
New Zealand

Alcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing 140km/hr when he killed mate

The teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.

16 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand

The hidden toll on pets keeping victims trapped in violent homes

Its waitlist has blown out to 79 days as more victims seek help for pets.

16 Mar 04:00 AM

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How pets are keeping victims trapped in violent homes
New Zealand

How pets are keeping victims trapped in violent homes

Dame Julie Chapman of Pet Refuge speaks to The Front Page about the increase in demand for their service.

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16 Mar 03:55 AM
'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar
New Zealand

'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar

Petrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.

16 Mar 03:51 AM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in Samoa
New Zealand

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dances after receiving matai title in Samoa

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16 Mar 03:49 AM
Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme
Entertainment
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Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme

16 Mar 03:32 AM
Pub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customers
New Zealand
|Updated

Pub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customers

16 Mar 03:27 AM
Fuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happen
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Politics

Fuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happen

16 Mar 03:19 AM
Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario
Politics

Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario

Nicola Willis warns our fuel supply chain could be disrupted.

16 Mar 03:18 AM
Watch: Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict
New Zealand

Watch: Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict

Hawke’s Bay Today spoke to Napier and Hastings drivers about the impact, with prices across the twin cities ranging from $2.87 with the Pak‘nSave discount to $3.15 a litre for 91.

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16 Mar 03:18 AM
Prince William shares never-before-seen photo in Mother’s Day tribute to Diana
Lifestyle

Prince William shares never-before-seen photo in Mother’s Day tribute to Diana

The late princess would have turned 65 this July.

16 Mar 03:14 AM
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Duncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shift
Duncan Bridgeman
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Duncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shift

Miles Hurrell's replacement inherits a richer co-op – and a fiercely debated future.

16 Mar 03:13 AM
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Winners & Losers: Warriors bring out the 'it's our year' brigade
Christopher Reive
OpinionChristopher Reive

Winners & Losers: Warriors bring out the 'it's our year' brigade

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

16 Mar 03:01 AM
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Car wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destruction
Auckland

Car wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destruction

The key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.

16 Mar 03:00 AM
Bumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heist
Wellington

Bumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heist

The alleged offenders spent two minutes using a pickaxe to break bullet-resistant glass.

16 Mar 03:00 AM
Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings
New Zealand

Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings

Leslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.

16 Mar 02:57 AM
Finance Minister delivers Iran economic response update
Politics

Finance Minister delivers Iran economic response update

Nicola Willis discusses "worst case scenario" inflation forecasts from Treasury. Video / Mark Mitchell

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16 Mar 02:36 AM
'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crime
Politics

'Superhighway for drugs': NZ, Samoa bolster crackdown amid 'Pacific tsunami' of crime

Crime was a key agenda topic for the PMs' Cabinet meeting.

16 Mar 02:27 AM
Jacinda Ardern's book burnt at Makotuku pub
New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern's book burnt at Makotuku pub

A copy of Jacinda Ardern's autobiography A Different Kind of Power was burnt at the Black Dog Tavern in Makotuku. Video / Facebook

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16 Mar 02:16 AM
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NZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to media
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

Barbara Edmonds speaks to media

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16 Mar 02:02 AM
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From Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to gets cars, not tower
Property

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.

16 Mar 02:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: In which country would you find Kakadu National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site?
New Zealand

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.

16 Mar 02:00 AM
Two men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last year
New Zealand

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.

16 Mar 01:54 AM
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Commonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathlete
New Zealand

Commonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathlete

Briana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.

16 Mar 01:46 AM
Delayed care:  First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delay
New Zealand
|Updated

Delayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delay

HDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.

16 Mar 01:38 AM
Shellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped mussels
New Zealand

Shellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped mussels

The Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.

16 Mar 01:35 AM
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Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wife
Politics
|Updated

Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from his ex-wife

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

16 Mar 01:29 AM
Hazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market day
New Zealand

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.

16 Mar 01:12 AM
NZ Herald Live:  Christopher Luxon speaks to media
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon Speaks to the media from Samoa Video / RNZ

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16 Mar 01:07 AM
‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā land
New Zealand

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

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

16 Mar 01:00 AM
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The Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exit
New Zealand

The Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exit

Peter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.

16 Mar 12:54 AM
NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resigns
New Zealand

NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resigns

NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.

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16 Mar 12:53 AM
Kiwi costume designer receives standing ovation at Oscars
New Zealand

Kiwi costume designer receives standing ovation at Oscars

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley has taken out Best Costume at the Oscars. Video / E News

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16 Mar 12:23 AM
Sisters on the brink: Tapper siblings chase first senior team together
Sport

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.

16 Mar 12:16 AM
Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack
New Zealand

Man and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attack

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

16 Mar 12:14 AM
Brit's clifftop mega-home sells for more than $20m
Property

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

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

16 Mar 12:00 AM
Average price of petrol hits near four-year high as Kiwis urged not to panic-buy
Business

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.

15 Mar 11:47 PM
Car 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed child
Auckland

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.

15 Mar 11:33 PM
Social Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigation
New Zealand

Social Investment Agency deputy chief quits amid bullying investigation

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

15 Mar 11:33 PM
'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near Rotorua
New Zealand

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

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

15 Mar 11:29 PM
'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incident
Crime

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

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

15 Mar 11:22 PM
Mama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashed
New Zealand

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.

15 Mar 11:13 PM
One child dead, four people injured in East Tamaki crash
New Zealand

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

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15 Mar 11:02 PM
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I was messy, scared and furious: What nobody told me about becoming a young widow
Lifestyle

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.

15 Mar 11:00 PM
Tauranga college team headed for world robotics champs
New Zealand

Tauranga college team headed for world robotics champs

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

15 Mar 11:00 PM
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House prices show biggest monthly increase in two and a half years
Business

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

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

15 Mar 10:55 PM
Shane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother Jack
New Zealand

Shane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother Jack

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

15 Mar 10:48 PM
Heavy defeat, proud team: Tall Ferns eye World Cup lifeline after USA loss
Tall Ferns

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.

15 Mar 10:47 PM
'Completely detached': Another SailGP athlete has surgery on injury from Auckland crash
SailGP

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

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

15 Mar 10:45 PM
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement

David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement

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15 Mar 10:22 PM
'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer title
New Zealand

'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.

15 Mar 10:16 PM
Retail spending rose in February in last data before Iran conflict
Retail

Retail spending rose in February in last data before Iran conflict

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

15 Mar 10:06 PM
Woman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incident
Crime

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

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

15 Mar 10:03 PM
Black Ferns Sevens stun Australia with three late tries to win final
Rugby Sevens

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

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

15 Mar 10:02 PM
Rotorua car wreckers fire
New Zealand

Rotorua car wreckers fire

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

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15 Mar 09:43 PM
NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis to provide update on Iran economic response
New Zealand

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.

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15 Mar 09:31 PM
PM’s matai title ceremony kicks off with eyes on relationship with Samoa’s new leader
Politics

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.

15 Mar 08:45 PM
ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
New Zealand

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.

15 Mar 08:43 PM
NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
Opinion

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

15 Mar 08:12 PM
Communal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough winery
New Zealand

Communal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough winery

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

15 Mar 08:05 PM
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Small business: Creative ceramics studio rides post-Covid boom in hands-on experiences
Small Business

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.

15 Mar 08:00 PM
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Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

15 Mar 08:00 PM
Universal Studios shifts into turbo mode with new Fast and Furious themed rollercoaster
Ryan Bridge TODAY

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

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15 Mar 07:51 PM
Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell resigns after 8 years in top job
Business

Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell resigns after 8 years in top job

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

15 Mar 07:45 PM
And the Oscars wait is over: It's Sinners vs One Battle - here are all the nominees
Entertainment

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.

15 Mar 07:37 PM
‘People are frazzled’: Acting PM David Seymour on our economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ryan Bridge TODAY

‘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

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15 Mar 07:25 PM
ZM's Bree on how fiancé Sophia healed her and made her feel 'worthy' of marriage
Lifestyle

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.

15 Mar 07:19 PM
Music couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roof
Property

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.

15 Mar 07:16 PM
Oscars 2026: Why are there snipers watching the red carpet? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ryan Bridge TODAY

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

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15 Mar 07:08 PM
Cop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crime
New Zealand

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.

15 Mar 07:00 PM
New numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ryan Bridge TODAY

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

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15 Mar 06:43 PM
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Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Cartoons

Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

15 Mar 06:40 PM
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Phil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All Blacks
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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.

15 Mar 06:34 PM
How Trump’s ‘911’ marine unit could wrestle for control of Strait of Hormuz
World

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.

15 Mar 06:20 PM
Stew Hamilton CEO Mercury NZ | Herald NOW Business
Herald NOW Business

Stew Hamilton CEO Mercury NZ | Herald NOW Business

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

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15 Mar 06:14 PM
Skyline Queenstown opens new Bob’s Peak building in $300m upgrade
New Zealand

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

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

15 Mar 06:13 PM
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Why are NZ fuel prices increasing so much?
New Zealand

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?

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15 Mar 06:06 PM
Inside access: Stay in an Oxford college for less than a standard hotel room
Travel

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?

15 Mar 06:00 PM
Bridgewest Ventures' $100 million tech fund | Herald NOW Business
Herald NOW Business

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

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15 Mar 05:47 PM
Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 16, 2026
Sport

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.

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15 Mar 05:41 PM
MetService morning weather update: March 16
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MetService morning weather update: March 16

MetService morning weather update: March 16. Video / MetService

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15 Mar 05:25 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 16
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 16

Can you get a hat-trick?

15 Mar 05:21 PM
Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors
World

Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors

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

15 Mar 05:11 PM
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Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions
New Zealand

Silver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansions

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

15 Mar 05:01 PM
Buying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordable
Property

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.

15 Mar 05:00 PM
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My nanny flirts with my husband, but I won’t sack her
Lifestyle

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?

15 Mar 05:00 PM
They can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at risk
New Zealand

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.

15 Mar 05:00 PM
William Dart review: Bartok opera dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival
Entertainment

William Dart review: Bartok opera dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival

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

15 Mar 05:00 PM
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Taran Wiseman: First-home buyers and 'mums and dads' – the seismic shift in the property market
Opinion

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.

15 Mar 05:00 PM
Platinum Pantheon on top at Tauranga
Racing

Platinum Pantheon on top at Tauranga

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

15 Mar 04:57 PM
'I'm in a dream': Hall claims record Winter Paralympic medal in slalom
Paralympics

'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.

15 Mar 04:51 PM
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Letters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be played
Letters to the Editor

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.

15 Mar 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: What is the largest of New York City's five boroughs by land area?
New Zealand

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.

15 Mar 04:00 PM
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