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Five people hospitalised after serious crash blocks SH1 in Waipu

One person is in a serious condition and there are delays in the area.

Christmas Eve Lotto draw: $4m Powerball jackpot on the line tonight

You could be the big winner just hours before Christmas Day.

Watch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas video

Auckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.

Facial recognition report shows teens are worst threat to Sth Island supermarkets

Six of Foodstuffs South Island's 10 worst offenders are under 18.

Healthcare upgrade: $75m Anglesea expansion aims to transform surgery in Waikato

The $75m project will add four theatres and 24 orthopaedic beds by 2027.

Urgent warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to synthetic drugs in Auckland

Alert says people may collapse, foam at the mouth, or experience temporary paralysis.

'Cost my brother’s life': All Black shares drowning story in water safety plea

'I know what it feels like to lose a loved one,' Tupou Vaa'i says.

Trade Minister McClay confident Labour will support India Free Trade Agreement

The deal cuts tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India.

Five assessed after ute crash leaves trail of wrecked cars

The crash brought parts of Auckland to a standstill.

'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at police

The convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.

Whangārei road covered in alcohol after liquor store van crash

The crash scattered bottles and booze across Riverside Drive and blocked both lanes.

Afternoon quiz: Who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

High-flying families: Trio of private jets at airport ‘incredible’ for region

A family in Forbes Asia's top 25 list has chosen Hawke's Bay for a Christmas stay.

Tenant to pay $73k for 'severely damaged' property with human waste left 'on every surface'

The property was also found to be meth-contaminated, and fires were set in the garage.