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PM speaks on Newstalk ZB about new visa for parents of NZ residents
Applicants need $160,000 for a single parent or $250,000 for a couple.
JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights
Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.
Thunder and lightning hits Auckland
Multiple strikes of lightning were shown on Niwa's weather cam in Auckland this morning. Video / NIWA
Opinion: What about Keith? The case for RNZ to appeal to a wider audience
OPINION: Despite paying taxes that fund RNZ, Keith feels it doesn't cater to him.
Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions
Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.
'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.
Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?
Fears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since Covid
The blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.
'Mum went over the front': Son finds mother in ditch after Akl hit-and-run
One victim's son is appealing for information about the ute involved.
Tenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecution
Convicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial.
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Gangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D guns
He was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.
'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour
The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.
Cancer-stricken Blues forward cheers team to victory from hospital bed
Cameron Suafoa watched the Blues beat the Chiefs from his hospital bed.
Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.
'Only scratched the surface': Webster highlights leadership for Warriors success
Coach Andrew Webster believes the Warriors are far from being the finished product.
The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Watch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictions
Now, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.
'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'
Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher
'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.
Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong
As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.
Bold Maison Louis resolute in Queensland Derby
Maison Louis clinched the Group 1 Queensland Derby, beating King Of Thunder.
Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials
She participated in LSD and ketamine trials at Auckland and Otago universities.
Watch: Firefighters contain large blaze at Penrose car sales and storage yard.
Fire and Emergency NZ crews have contained a large blaze at a car sales and storage yard in Auckland's Penrose this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and explosions engulfing Auckland building now extinguished
Fire crews had to deal with multiple explosions from inside the building.
Sol3 Mio opera star on his glamorous marriage - and 74kg weight loss
From South Auckland to the world. Pene Pati is booked 3 years in advance for opera shows
Migrant bus drivers 'fearful' to report violent attacks
A Tauranga driver was left with a fractured arm after an attack.
Ryan Bridge: NZ is littered with well-intentioned actions that ended in a balls-up
OPINION: New Plymouth's $3.8m cycleway features blocks dubbed 'Tim Tams' by locals.
Choreographer Lyncia Müller's favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002
Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Watch: 'It's hectic' - classic Land Rover engulfed in flames on Auckland motorway
The blaze has created huge disruptions around Auckland International Airport this evening.