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Public warned not to approach wanted man

Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.

Mitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national title

He secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.

Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court

Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

Person rushed to hospital after Chch metalworks accident

Emergency services responded just after 9.30am today.

Club cricket finals weekend: Taradale on a hot streak at the perfect time

The unexpected rise of Taradale - can they go all the way this weekend?

‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face court

But the seven defendants still cannot be identified.

Silent epidemic: Concerns over Covid spread in NZ hospitals

Hospital-acquired infections may account for 10-15% of Covid deaths.

'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter

'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'

‘We all had a ball’: Close to 5000 people taste the best meatballs in Hastings

Around 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.

Indian Prime Minister speaks after bilateral meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the media about what he and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussed. Video / RNZ

Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update

Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.

Bullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang links

Police are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.

Christopher Luxon dodges call to address ‘illegal anti-India activities’ in NZ

The comments came following Luxon's bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi.

Far North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screening

News snippets from the Far North.

Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple

Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.

Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors

Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families

Opinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality

'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.

‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100

'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'