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Radio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence

The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.

Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau

Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson

A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell

Woman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house

One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025

The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

'The public have a right to know': Judge denies man with cache of child abuse files anonymity

'I must denounce your conduct in the strongest possible terms,' the judge told him.

St John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall

'When we went to open her mouth, the whole thing was like a flap.'

Gisborne's Grey St protests ongoing one year on as review looms

A review of the effects of changes on the street is due in October, before any decisions.

'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom

The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.

Auckland steam ferry needs $5m to get afloat

The Toroa steam ferry is undergoing a complex restoration to once again cruise the Waitematā Harbour. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Transforming waste into eco-friendly fruit trays

Hawk's trays are used by NZ & Australian producers to export apples and avocados globally.

Thomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks Parliament

Opinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.

'Dastardly deed in dead of night': Ex-Nats president slams Govt on pay equity

Sue Wood says she feels disconnected from the current party's direction.

Tearful hunter admits shooting and killing friend

Mark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.

Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage

Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt