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DJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely party

DJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely party

Crowds of close to 10,000 turned Millbrook into golf's free festival of fun.

01 Mar 09:00 PM

'Stayed patient': Emotional Hillier wins New Zealand Open at Millbrook

Daniel Hillier is the first Kiwi to win the New Zealand Open since 2017.

01 Mar 06:16 PM

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OpinionPhil Gifford

Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different

OPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.

01 Mar 05:19 PM

Wellington boy dies peacefully from rare cancer two days before birthday

Wellington boy dies peacefully from rare cancer two days before birthday

28 Feb 04:00 PM

'That was crazy': Hillier's late charge lights up NZ Open crowd

'That was crazy': Hillier's late charge lights up NZ Open crowd

28 Feb 08:43 AM

'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman

'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman

28 Feb 12:00 AM

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Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street

Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street

27 Feb 08:00 PM

'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dream

'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dream

27 Feb 07:01 PM

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Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales after police search family home

Christchurch cancer-fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in Wales after police search family home

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24 Feb 07:28 PM

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

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Editorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacks

Editorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacks

OPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives

Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives

A cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Young Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf Open

Young Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf Open

Pre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.

27 Feb 06:26 AM

Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'

Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'

'It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist.

27 Feb 02:53 AM

Five rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton Harbour

Five rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton Harbour

Volunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.

27 Feb 12:52 AM

‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage?

‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage?

Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.

26 Feb 10:40 PM

Dogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attack

Dogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attack

26 Feb 09:30 PM

'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attack

'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attack

26 Feb 09:05 PM

Black Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shooting

Black Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shooting

26 Feb 07:56 PM

Kobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open start

Kobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open start

26 Feb 06:59 PM

Wonderful trotter trying to climb Mountain for record fourth time

Wonderful trotter trying to climb Mountain for record fourth time

26 Feb 04:00 PM

Student road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this month

Student road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this month

26 Feb 04:00 PM

Person dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clash

Person dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clash

26 Feb 07:58 AM

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Kidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mum

Kidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mum

26 Feb 02:00 AM

'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculation

'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculation

25 Feb 11:13 PM

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'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big loss

'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big loss

25 Feb 10:57 PM

From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title

From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title

25 Feb 09:41 PM

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Gregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags on

OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags on

25 Feb 05:01 PM

Single-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chill

Single-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chill

25 Feb 04:00 PM

Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar production heads to New Zealand

Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar production heads to New Zealand

25 Feb 07:02 AM

TikTok videos and threats spark security clampdown at Auckland school

TikTok videos and threats spark security clampdown at Auckland school

25 Feb 05:46 AM

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