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Within an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway

The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.

Watch: Far North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips funding

Northland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.

'Jobs for your mates’: How Act minister secretly picked new firearms group members

The nominations were made in the name of Paul Goldsmith, who has defended the process.

Auckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide

Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.

Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

A spokesperson says the death is being treated as unexplained.

Video of dancing police at Ed Sheeran concert goes viral

These police officers were seen vibing along to Sheeran's hit Celestial at last Friday's Loop tour show in Auckland.

‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals

The two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

Emergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.

Man charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconscious

The victim needed hospital treatment for serious facial injuries.

'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeks

Graham Garnett survived with injuries by following streams and ridges to the river.

Afternoon quiz: Which Nobel Peace Prize winner appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain looms

Some coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.

The Country: David Seymour on 2026 so far

David Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan.

Cats kill millions of birds a year in New Zealand

Feral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.

Watch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rules

Luxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses.

Waioeka Gorge slips and chopper airlift

Travellers through Waioeka Gorge on Friday got a close look as slips fell over the highway. Some people were airlifted out. Video / Fire and Emergency NZ | Joss Ruifrok