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Emergency services on scene of possible hazardous substance spill
The truck's cargo of chlorine was "reacting due to the inclement weather".
‘Dear friend’: Tom Cruise honours Val Kilmer with heartfelt tribute
Tom Cruise led a minute's silence for Val Kilmer at CinemaCon.
Kiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unit
Gallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.
Tauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidates
Voting for Tauranga's new Māori ward councillor begins on Monday.
Opinion: Why I shared Benjamin Doyle screenshots and why I am furious at the Greens
OPINION: I found myself close to tears of rage as I watched the Greens media stand up.
Northland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rain
Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.
Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
Black Caps take on Pakistan on Saturday at Bay Oval in third ODI.
NZ stocks weaken after turmoil on world markets
More volatility is predicted to be in store as the day progresses.
Police investigate suspicious car fire near airport
Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.
Mother remembered for her 'infectious laugh' murdered by son in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.
'Absolutely devastated': Hay theft hits hard during Taranaki drought
Hundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.
'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.
Distressed Auckland sailor rescued as wild weather brings 3-metre swells
Coastguard described the rescue as 'gruelling'.
‘Disappointing’: Folau blasts Rugby Australia over Lions snub
The former Wallaby hasn't played in Australia since 2019.
‘Speaking with a number of people’: Police update on homicide investigation
One man has already been charged with murder after Munns' death last month.
Prince Harry attacks ‘blatant lies’ in charity race row
Prince Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso both resigned amid infighting and racism claims.
Where to next? Contenders to host America’s Cup after Auckland ruled out
Auckland was officially ruled out as a potential America's Cup host earlier this week.
Brendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment award
Third-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.
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‘Great win for Rotorua’: Homeless motel numbers reduce
From the end of July there will be three emergency housing motels left.
What’s next for NZ stocks after a poor first quarter? Stock Takes
New Zealand shares suffered a poor first quarter, driven by sickly corporate earnings.
Rocco, Moochowchow, Kol: Looking back at the many restaurants of 23 Ponsonby Rd
As the Sahrawats evolve Kol, we look back at the history of the Ponsonby corner spot.
Out of this world: Astronomy lessons to inspire budding stargazers
The course runs from June 20 to 22 at Hawke's Bay Holt Planetarium in Napier.
Mental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patient
But William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.
France over All Blacks? Rugby prospect signs with Toulon, snubs NZ interest
He played for France in last year's under-20’s Six Nations.
‘As is where is’ Herne Bay home sells for $850,000 - nearly $2m below CV
Photos of townhouse show exposed walls and flooring.
Tony Alexander: The big reason why prices are going nowhere - who needs to blink first
More buyers and more sellers - what could go wrong?
Killing at daycare: Woman jailed 25 years for infant’s death
The ex-daycare worker was sentenced to 25 years for the baby's death.
$660,000 house sale fulfills farmer’s dying wish to help struggling students
Thomas Fleming wanted to set up a nursing scholarship in his favourite aunt's name.
Kāinga Ora staff ‘crying in office’ over ‘horrendous’ restructure
Kāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.
‘People don’t really believe me’: The science of hangover resistance
New York Times: Around 25% of drinkers feel no hangover symptoms after heavy drinking,
Why the US 20% tariff figure is ‘garbage economics’
So where did the mysterious number come from?
Gregor Paul: How Blues players are unfairly tarnished by anti-Auckland sentiment
OPINION: Lazy assumptions about Aucklanders count against top footy players.
‘Speaks for itself’: Verstappen backs criticism of Red Bull’s driver change
Verstappen said his support for a critical post 'speaks for itself.'
Cyclone victim estimates land value dropped $1m - yet rates bill the same
'The land is worth around $300,000 to $400,000, if that, and they are rating us on $1.4m.'
Watch: ‘It’s an engineering marvel’: $824m highway completion draws closer
'The thing that jumps out is it feels like a highway now.'
‘Bloodbath’: Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
Nasdaq down 6%. What’s Trump’s plan?
Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.
Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.
Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.
Racing: Arcee Phoenix must burn early or chase Locomotive
Chris Svanosio: 'I might have to roll the dice this week.'
‘Fewer and bigger’: How rising costs will change NZ’s film industry
A 'Minecraft Movie' is the latest blockbuster filmed in New Zealand.
Moerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent process
Hapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.
Morning quiz: Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.
Letters: Parliamentary protocol persists with a colonial mindset
OPINION: Have taxpayers dodged an America's Cup bullet?
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Willydoit aims for Derby double in $2.2m Randwick classic
Trainer reckons staying star in better form than he was on NZ Derby day.
Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?
Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?
Leap To Fame faces toughest test in $1m Cambridge race
Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.
Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.
Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.
'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.
Matthew Hooton: Trumpism will force nuclear-free policy review
OPINION: Climate change is also a factor in anti-nuclear policy becoming outdated.
Phil Goff breaks his silence: Saying nothing about Trump is being complicit
Phil Goff says he has no regrets about asking the question that got him fired.
‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill process
Labour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."
Rags to Riches agent selling her landmark country retreat
Heather Walton and her husband Mark Bycroft put their "dream" property on the market.
‘$2m’ discount - Auckland home snapped up after vendors slash the auction reserve
CV of $4m-plus had put off buyers.
Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.
South Korea mobilising ‘all resources’ for violence-free Yoon verdict
More than 14,000 riot police will be in Seoul as a court rules on the impeached President.