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Live: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchanged

Police checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.

Labour wants Māori seats, doesn't express concern if that destroys Te Pati Māori

Chris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori isn't focused on the key issues. Video / Mark Mitchell

Fire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blaze

Assistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike Scott

How a native tree nectar study could help farmers

University of Waikato says study could benefit farmers, conservationists and beekeepers.

Police search for man with active arrest warrant

He may be in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty areas, police say.

Ecologist mourns loss after Tongariro blaze

Ecologist Nick Singers says the fire set reforestation back by a century.

Consumer NZ's 'Yeah Nah' awards expose products that fail standards, are an 'absolute rip off'

Items always on ‘sale’ and plasters that didn’t stick were among the anti-awards.

A woman is in a critical condition after a shooting in Christchurch

A woman is in a critical condition after a shooting in Christchurch last night. Police remain on the scene this morning. Video \ Kurt Bayer

Labour Leader on capital gains, mining royalties and Te Pāti Māori

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on tax fairness, mining royalties, and the political fight shaping up for 2026.

Labour calls for safety standards for baby slings, wraps and carriers

Last year 11 infants and toddlers in NZ were injured in products made for babywearing

'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief

'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Deadly car explosion in Delhi and Trump pardons allies

NZ Herald Morning News Update | At least 8 people dead in central Delhi car explosion, and Trump pardons allies involved in attempt to subvert 2020 election.

COP30: Can the world finally deliver on climate promises?

From Belém, AUT’s Priscila Besen weighs in on what success would look like - and why this year’s summit could be make-or-break for global climate action.

Father of four and respected publican dies after ‘foreseeable’ fall at overcapacitated ED

Leonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.

Te Pāti Māori: Former Māori party co-leader on Whether the Party Can Unite Before 2026

As Te Pāti Māori faces pressure ahead of the next election, Te Ururoa Flavell shares his take on what needs fixing first.

'Sacred and spectacular': DoC warns Tongariro fire threaten unique species

With threatened species at risk, DoC’s Tim Bamford outlines the recovery challenge ahead for Tongariro.