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Northland deluge: Evacuated campers shelter at marae, others remain trapped by slip

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Northland deluge: Evacuated campers shelter at marae, others remain trapped by slip

A Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

17 Jan 10:06 PM

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New law targeting the worst offenders barely used

The Herald reveals the number of times a first strike has been used in the first 5 months.

17 Jan 09:00 PM

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure, Tamaki denied access to Harbour Bridge for Destiny Church march. Video / NZ Herald

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17 Jan 08:45 PM

‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green light

‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green light

17 Jan 05:00 PM

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'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

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'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

17 Jan 05:00 PM

How three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural life

How three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural life

17 Jan 04:01 PM

Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a trug

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Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a trug

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Historic blazes: When four rural homesteads went up in flames

Historic blazes: When four rural homesteads went up in flames

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Flooding in Northland, Trump applies Greenland tariff pressure

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17 Jan 08:45 PM

Helena Bay hit by heavy rain, flooding overnight in Northland

Helena Bay hit by heavy rain, flooding overnight in Northland

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17 Jan 07:19 PM

Back to school - Counting the Cost

Back to school - Counting the Cost

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17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

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17 Jan 06:00 AM

ASB Classic men's final preview

ASB Classic men's final preview

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16 Jan 08:02 PM

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026

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16 Jan 06:54 PM

Peter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in Perth

Peter Burling reflects on finger injury as new SailGP season begins in Perth

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16 Jan 06:00 PM

The real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes

The real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes

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16 Jan 04:00 PM

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Doctor delivers $500k win for proud jockey as parents watch on

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Five ways the ManageMyHealth breach could have been avoided

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'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

17 Jan 05:00 PM

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17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Morning quiz: What element is known as 'aurum' in Latin?

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Inside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand police

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Doctor delivers $500k win for proud jockey as parents watch on

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

17 Jan 09:40 AM

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Auckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League opener

17 Jan 08:14 AM

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Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Auckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League opener

Auckland FC beat South Island United in OFC Professional League opener

17 Jan 08:14 AM

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17 Jan 08:00 PM

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Ben Shelton on Australian Open hopes, Trinity Rodman support, ASB Classic exit

Ben Shelton on Australian Open hopes, Trinity Rodman support, ASB Classic exit

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Back-to-school squeeze: From 'donations' to devices, parents count the cost

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Northland deluge: Evacuated campers shelter at marae, others remain trapped by slip

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Northland deluge: Evacuated campers shelter at marae, others remain trapped by slip

A Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

17 Jan 10:06 PM

From craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine Crossing

From craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine Crossing

If you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.

17 Jan 05:00 PM

NZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners

Rotorua Daily Post

NZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?

17 Jan 04:00 PM

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'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

Bay of Plenty Times

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'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

Inside why the Tauranga store closed, and the two well-known brands that will replace it.

17 Jan 05:00 PM

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‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

17 Jan 09:40 AM

From craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Whanganui Chronicle

From craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine Crossing

If you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.

17 Jan 05:00 PM

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Auckland bus attack: Police seek witnesses after passenger injured in Onehunga

Auckland bus attack: Police seek witnesses after passenger injured in Onehunga

17 Jan 07:16 AM

Lotto numbers revealed: Are you NZ's newest millionaire?

Lotto numbers revealed: Are you NZ's newest millionaire?

17 Jan 07:05 AM

Judge accused over NZ First event may call Chief District Court judge

Judge accused over NZ First event may call Chief District Court judge

17 Jan 06:23 AM

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Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

17 Jan 06:00 AM

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

17 Jan 04:50 AM

Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses

Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses

17 Jan 03:12 AM

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Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

17 Jan 06:00 AM

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

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17 Jan 06:00 AM

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

17 Jan 04:50 AM

Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses

17 Jan 03:12 AM

Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe

17 Jan 03:00 AM

Afternoon quiz: What country of over 150 million people has never won an Olympic medal?

17 Jan 02:00 AM

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The Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived in

17 Jan 02:00 AM

‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmer

17 Jan 01:03 AM

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