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‘Hero’ sister to undergo operation to try and save little sister's life

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‘Hero’ sister to undergo operation to try and save little sister's life

A global search was unable to find a complete bone marrow match.

24 Feb 06:16 PM

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Josephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur

OPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.

24 Feb 05:00 PM

Space to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schools

Standardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.

24 Feb 04:00 PM

'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mate

'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mate

23 Feb 09:22 PM

Person dies in three-car Canterbury crash

Person dies in three-car Canterbury crash

23 Feb 05:49 PM

'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road

'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road

23 Feb 05:00 PM

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The big winners and losers from Warriors pre-season trials

OpinionBen Francis

The big winners and losers from Warriors pre-season trials

23 Feb 04:31 PM

Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

23 Feb 04:00 PM

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15 years on: Gerry Brownlee on the Christchurch rebuild

15 years on: Gerry Brownlee on the Christchurch rebuild

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20 Feb 04:00 PM

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, February 19, 2026

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18 Feb 11:52 PM

Christchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergency

Christchurch mayor reveals latest on Banks Peninsula state of emergency

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17 Feb 06:17 PM

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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16 Feb 11:37 PM

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Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

Sky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the Sky

The $489 fare includes a GA ticket to the sold-out Once In A Lifetime show.

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

The Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.

23 Feb 04:00 PM

Judge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concerns

Judge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concerns

Judge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough.

23 Feb 07:00 AM

Christchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning

Christchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning

The two American Bulldog cross dogs have been impounded by council.

23 Feb 04:11 AM

The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

Advocates say Housing First proves long-term homes cut homelessness and costs.

23 Feb 04:00 AM

'He was gone': Friend describes moment Richard Leman shot dead in her lounge

'He was gone': Friend describes moment Richard Leman shot dead in her lounge

The trial continues for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023.

23 Feb 03:47 AM

Woman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attack

Woman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attack

23 Feb 02:35 AM

Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit

Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit

22 Feb 07:53 PM

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'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open title

'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open title

22 Feb 06:08 PM

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Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of

Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of

22 Feb 04:00 PM

Cyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Christchurch

Cyclist seriously injured after crash with car in Christchurch

22 Feb 08:54 AM

'Embarrassing': Brumbies crush Crusaders in Christchurch

'Embarrassing': Brumbies crush Crusaders in Christchurch

22 Feb 04:48 AM

'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch

'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch

22 Feb 12:59 AM

'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague

'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague

22 Feb 12:00 AM

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Inside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trust

Inside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trust

21 Feb 10:41 PM

Memorial service being held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since deadly quake

Memorial service being held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since deadly quake

21 Feb 07:56 PM

Nick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzing

Nick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzing

21 Feb 05:00 PM

The Nukes' Josh Parker shares favourite spots in Auckland

The Nukes' Josh Parker shares favourite spots in Auckland

21 Feb 04:00 PM

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'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake calls

'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake calls

21 Feb 06:31 AM

'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attack

'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attack

21 Feb 04:17 AM

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‘A beautiful burden’: Sol3 Mio's Pati brothers’ journey from Mangere to Met stage

‘A beautiful burden’: Sol3 Mio's Pati brothers’ journey from Mangere to Met stage

20 Feb 07:00 PM

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