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Men forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrests

Police found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.

'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub

'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'

Ministers agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80%

The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.

Government to ban surcharges on card payments

The Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ Herald

'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain

The doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid.

Government marks year of tax cuts

PM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ Herald

Fibre network expansion a 'game-changer' for Rotorua

More than 1800 Rotorua households will get access to faster internet.

'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver Ferns

The Hawke's Bay-raised netball star had a near-flawless grand final for the Tactix.

Gisborne's historic Muirs Bookshop turns 120, calls for local shopping boost

Celebrating the milestone is bittersweet for Kim Pittar, who recognises retail challenges.

US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025

Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald

'He did not grope': Gloriavale leader denies historic sexual abuse allegations

Howard Temple entered not guilty pleas this morning.

'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges

The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.

'Demeaning conduct': Rest home criticised for elder care failings

Golden Pond apologised for its treatment of the woman in 2020.

Family didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications

HDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Ruatōria

GeoNet received 116 reports of the quake by 1.25pm.

North Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres

Strong gusts are likely to reach 90km/h in Northland and Auckland as the storm ramps up.

Napier man named as victim of fatal crash near Taupō

The crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.

Ice warning: Injuries after school van crashes in Hawke’s Bay

A school van slid off the road on Kereru Rd about 7.45am on Monday.