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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Auckland Fire Station closed down, thousands return home to Gaza

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Auckland Fire Station closed down, thousands return home to Gaza. Rain warnings, local elections and concern for families with disabled teenagers.

'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mums

Health system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.

Freeze-dried meals recalled over undeclared allergen

The meal pouches are sold around New Zealand and internationally.

Multiple dead, more missing as blast rocks Tennessee explosives plant

Images show scorched ground, still burning and burned-out cars after a deadly blast rocked a US explosives factory in the Bucksnort area along the Hickman County line, Tennessee.

Busiest fire station in New Zealand closed after asbestos was detected

Firefighters put through decontamination after further asbestos was detected at Auckland Central Fire Station. Video / NZ Herald

Prince William left fighting back tears in painful talk about suicide

Prince William was left fighting back tears during a candid talk with a woman who lost her husband to suicide as part of a video filmed to mark World Mental Health Day on Friday.

Auckland’s busiest fire station shut after asbestos detected – again

Auckland Central Fire Station was also closed in 2023 because of asbestos.

Chip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant'

'You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.

Fifth Kiwi killed fighting in Ukraine, body not yet recovered

The Kiwi soldier's remains may be recovered through a body exchange with Russian forces.

Dunedin millionaire helping first-time buyers into homes

76-year-old Roger Fewtrell, founder of Southern Hospitality, is funding 250 affordable homes in Dunedin to help working families buy their first homes and boost city housing.

Te Pāti Māori: Back on track or on another collision course? – Adam Pearse

OPINION: Voters are telling Te Pāti Māori to get its act together.

Zespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.

Meet award-winning dairy farmer Tor Pedersen

The family farm has grown from 40 hectares in 1967 to 300ha today.

Why this multi-millionaire is giving 250 first-time house-buyers $100k each

Ben Tomsett sits down with a self-made businessman on why he's giving back.

Rural youth recognised: 14 awarded Agri Futures Scholarships

The 14 scholarships mark a significant increase from the eight awarded last year.

'You cannot hold a whole community hostage': Anger over Scott Point bottleneck

Residents say the disruption could block access for ambulances and schools.