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Wellington Hospital ED hitting critical code red nearly twice a day

Wellington ED hit its most severe "code red" status 575 times in 10 months.

Evacuations in Waihī Beach after state of emergency declared for BoP

People can evacuate to the local RSA if they can't stay with friends or family.

'Born to guide': Tributes flow for Te Puia guide who died at geothermal pool

A rāhui now covers The Blueys area, with tangi and nehu set for this week.

Fingers crossed for Napier offshore powerboat racing start

A storm is brewing, but the hopes are the boats will race.

Thomas Coughlan: No surprises with PM’s election date but fireworks guaranteed

MPs will be exhausted by polling day, increasing the likelihood of missteps and blow-ups.

Afternoon quiz: How many nanoseconds are there in a minute?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Dragon's Den 2026: Red meat sector calls for game-changing ideas

Entries are open to industry players and independent innovators.

Member of the public tackles knife-wielding teen after bid to steal Pokemon cards

The teens allegedly tried to steal Gundam kits and a Pokemon battle deck.

Severe weather update with Heather Keats

Red heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse Wright

Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won't say

National MPs aren't sure what they want the Auckland housing market to do.

First major donation of election year goes to minor party

The donor has previously made large donations to both Labour and the Greens.

Workers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay

A new opening has been cut as a precaution. Workers are assessing whether it will hold up.

Families’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tents

Water surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.

Man missing after car swept down Auckland river

A man is missing after he was washed away while trying to cross the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Video / Jason Dorday

Six people now charged after Mt Wellington fatal stabbing

Two were arrested last month. Since then, four others have been accused of lesser charges.

Finn Allen hammers record-breaking sixes as Perth reach Big Bash final

No player has ever hit more sixes in Australia's league than the Kiwi opener. Video / Sky Sport