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Metservice Severe weather 3rd January
Severe thunderstorms are expected today in the northern South Island, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Nelson, Marlborough, and inland Hurunui District until 9 pm.
'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stop
The boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.
Crews battle fire near Pataua South
The hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina Cooper
The four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region
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Afternoon quiz: What NBA team was originally the Buffalo Braves?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Ceremonies begin for Dame Tariana Turia
Several hundred people are gathered at Pakaitore, Whanganui to farewell Dame Tariana Turia.
Silver Muse visit a success
Silver Muse brought more than 500 passengers to Gisborne; Norwegian Sun here Monday
‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.
The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.
Multimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025
Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.
How Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaire
He has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.
MetService issues heavy rain watch for Wairoa this Saturday
Expect wet weekend in Hawke’s Bay; southerly winds bring rain and cold.
Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review
2024 saw clashes between central and local government.
Ruatōria community offers cash and labour after kura hit with vandalism
Te Puna Reo o Raparapaririki was hit with extensive vandalism overnight on Monday.
Man accused of murdering policewoman to keep name secret for seven days
The 32-year-old faces eight charges in relation to the New Year's Day incident.
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
Opinion: Tariana Turia – Kua hinga te Tōtara (the mighty Tōtara has fallen)
OPINION: New Zealand may never see her likes again.
Gisborne city river and ocean waters clean again
Ocean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
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Summer quiz: Henry the tuatara can be seen in which NZ city?
Test your brains with the Herald’s summer quiz.
Watch: Big crash at Western Springs Speedway involving van Gisbergen
For the second straight week the Kiwi Nascar driver was involved in a big crash.
River Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisers
The last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.
Holiday road toll: One person dead after Ihumatao Rd collision
Police say a person has died after a crash in Māngere yesterday.
Road rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te Puna
Overnight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.
RNZAF pilot tops class, wins prestigious Wigram Trophy
Hawke's Bay pilot Khan Coleman has earned top marks in RNZAF training.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.
Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination
The fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
Call for support for crash first responders
It comes as a crash in Havelock North brings the holiday road toll to 13.
Man to appear in court today over Nelson policewoman death | NZ Herald News Update
A man charged with allegedly murdering a policewoman in Nelson will appear in court today and New Orleans attacker believed to have acted alone.
Noisiest city streets: Music in the air is not always music to the ears
For one Hastings resident, cicadas were enough to prompt a call to noise control.
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
Nelson policewoman death: Man charged with murder, in court today
The 32-year-old faces seven additional charges.