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Truck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delays

Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.

Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex

Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.

Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.

Unequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - report

Fully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds.

Watch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country life

The former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Whanganui

Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Whanganui.

Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland

Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.

Kiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievements

New research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south

A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.

NZ Herald reporter Katie Oliver speaks to Ryan Bridge about the news stories out today

Herald NOW previews the news ahead for the day with NZ Herald reporter Katie Oliver.

Come and find your 100% Pure New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand's new global campaign encourages tourists to "find their 100% Pure New Zealand". Video / Supplied

Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident

Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.

Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause

The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.

Ferry breakdown leaves passengers stranded overnight near Wellington

KiwiRail cancelled two sailings to allow for further testing after the breakdown.

Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled

Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.

Herald NOW: Co-founder of 'The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson passes away aged 82

Co-founder of 'The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson passes away aged 82. Video / Herald NOW

Three club rugby players suspended, one charged after opposing player allegedly coward-punched

NZ Herald reporter Benjamin Plummer speaks to Ryan Bridge after three Auckland club rugby players were suspended after an on-field coward punch.

New report shows house values are on the rise: Herald NOW Property with GJ Garner Homes 12 June

Daniel Coulson from Ray White talks to Ryan Bridge about rising house values in a new report by Cotality.