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Media fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable material
The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.
Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.
Labubu dolls are taking over: Are they just the latest 'must have', or signs of economic uncertainty?
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Editorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue light
OPINION: Hugh Grant's social-media lashing a timely tirade.
One person with critical injuries after Hamilton crash involving car and pedestrian
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
'Greatest show on earth': Dazzling aurora display may return tonight
The aurora was visible across much of New Zealand on Sunday night.
Watch: Emergency services respond after woman falls 20m at popular Auckland beach
She was critically injured and taken to Auckland City Hospital.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'
Critical Westpac rescue mission at Musick Point
At around 3:50pm this afternoon, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist a patient who had fallen of some rocks at Musick Point, Bucklands Beach. Video / ARHT
'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZ
Niwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.
Critical injuries after single vehicle crash near Whakatāne
The accident closed Tāneatua Rd near White Pine Bush Rd, about 2.20pm.
Hawks set for home game of the season despite weekend losses
The Hawks haven't beaten the Rams since 2022, apart from in a pre-season game this year.
Fire at Tauranga restaurant
Firefighters have been called to the Castle 91 restaurant on Cameron Rd in Greerton this afternoon. Video / Supplied
Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
Armed police in Mount Maunganui
Armed police responded to a report of a gun in a car in Mount Maunganui on Saturday - it turned out to be a toy gun. Video / Supplied
Afternoon quiz: What is 86% of the flesh of a pineapple made of?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
'We are really rapt': Napier shelter secures $115k for pilot launch
A fundraising movie night and auction raised over $13,000 last month.
Armed police responding to gun report seize toy
Armed police were called to a carpark near Mount Maunganui beach on Saturday.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor
Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move
'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.
Former Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Peter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.
'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.
Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'
King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.
82-year-old completes marathon swim for heart research fundraiser
A bit of bad weather was not going to stop Kerry Anderson.
'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacle
The Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.
Watch: Kiwi aerospace entrepreneur becomes first New Zealander in space
The flight reached 105km, just past the Kármán line, and lasted 11 minutes.
Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later
Auckland teen Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, hopes to pass on her ball dress one day.