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Attempt to open Wairoa River bar in new location; heavy rain warning for Hawke’s Bay

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Passenger's near-death escape as car dragged down swollen Warkworth river, driver missing

Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won't say

First major donation of election year goes to minor party

Watch: Luxon expected to announce 2026 election date from National caucus retreat

Attempt to open Wairoa River bar in new location; heavy rain warning for Hawke’s Bay

Red rain warning as Bay of Plenty and Rotorua told to put safety first

Families’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tents

Man missing after car swept down Auckland river

Man missing after car swept down river north of Auckland, state of emergency declared in Northland and Coromandel

Six people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbing

Finn Allen hammers record-breaking sixes as Perth reach Big Bash final

'The whole place lit up': Kiwi women set new shearing world record

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon expected to announce election date

Man missing after car swept down Auckland river

Finn Allen hammers record-breaking sixes as Perth reach Big Bash final

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon expected to announce election date

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Six people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbing

Watch: Luxon expected to announce 2026 election date from National caucus retreat

Kiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago

Red rain warning as Bay of Plenty and Rotorua told to put safety first

Red heavy rain warnings issued for parts of North Island

Prices edge higher in latest GDT auction

New chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independence

‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth award

Tower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award win

Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture

Six people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbing

NZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?

Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises $99m for AI start-up

France to again send weakened squad for All Blacks season opener

Watch: Luxon expected to announce 2026 election date from National caucus retreat

Kiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago

France to again send weakened squad for All Blacks season opener

Passenger's near-death escape as car dragged down swollen Warkworth river, driver missing

Watch: Luxon expected to announce 2026 election date from National caucus retreat

Red rain warning as Bay of Plenty and Rotorua told to put safety first

Is this the next Kiwi to represent Ireland in rugby?

Northlanders told to prepare for power cuts, flooding as heavy rain moves across region

Man missing after car swept down river north of Auckland, state of emergency declared in Northland and Coromandel

Man missing after car swept down river north of Auckland, state of emergency declared in Northland and Coromandel

Red rain warning as Bay of Plenty and Rotorua told to put safety first

Attempt to open Wairoa River bar in new location; heavy rain warning for Hawke’s Bay

Former Speaker the first MP to confirm retirement ahead of 2026 election

'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins set for first speech of election year

From tap shoes to tackle: How a 9-year-old joined her family’s marlin club

Tauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a year

Agents weigh in on what's driving Rotorua's average house price up

Morning quiz: What is Indiana Jones' actual first name?

Sand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coral

'Win back the country's biggest city': Hipkins set for first speech of election year

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