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Orcas stun surfers at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato
Surfers at a popular beach in the Waikato had an unforgettable encounter on Saturday when they were joined in the waves by a pod of playful orca whales. Video / Supplied
‘Catastrophic failure’: Luxury Mercedes-Benz owner wins payout after engine blew up
A man's $50,000 Mercedes was plagued by engine failure barely a year after purchase.
‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles
Meals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck in Chch
Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
Afternoon quiz: Which bassist plays for the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Metservice National Weather: January 24th-27th
Metservice National Weather: January 24th-27th. Video / MetService
‘Religious trance’: Father of Bondi Junction stabber offers theory on why son became mass killer
Father claims fatal stabbings unrelated to son’s schizophrenia diagnosis.
‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon helium
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Deaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattached
Raana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.
Armed standoff in Auckland, hopes for fire relief in LA | NZ Herald News Update
Five hour standoff in Auckland culminates in arrest. Hopes for fire relief in LA. Fire season declared in Otago. Video / NZ Herald
‘Software malfunction’: IT outage hits Auckland public hospitals
Hospitals across the city were affected by the outage.
Simon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begun
OPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.
Trump reveals NZ ambassador pick, Peters has official call with new administration
Peters says he is confident the NZ-US relationship can go from strength to strength.
‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey
'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'
Man charged after four-hour standoff with armed police
Police took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Disgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitalia
The ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.
SH1 traffic delays near Bombay to ease as highway reopens after crash
Diversions have ended but motorists could still face delays until congestion eases.
One person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston North
The two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection.
‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughter
The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.
10-year-old Napier dancer wins top NZ jazz award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year.
Napier’s Bella Hey wins top NZ jazz dance award for fourth year
Young dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Rafaella Melo
‘Project about far more than infrastructure’ – cyclone-damaged bridge reopens
Road connection restored in Central Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction.
‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little
Letters: Trump tries to turn back the tide of reality, history
OPINION: 'Trump surrounds himself with an oligarchy of very rich would-be autocrats.'
In the Coalition’s crosshairs: What Nats, Act and NZ First want to achieve in 2025
NZF and Act will want to get more runs on the board to differentiate themselves for 2026
Cancer frontiers: Five ways Kiwi scientists are taking on our number one killer
Jamie Morton meets the Kiwi scientists leading five cutting-edge new cancer studies.
Editorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkers
EDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.
Cracking success for Northland peanut trials
The three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.
‘It’s a tribute to her’ Mum turns grief into thriving beauty business after losing her daughter
Kaikohe mum Kelli-Asta Baker created a beauty-focused business in memory of her daughter.
Morning quiz: Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.