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Lotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $12 million richer?

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11 Feb 07:32 AM
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Customers upset as NZ designer stops making plus-sized clothes

Some long-time customers say they feel excluded and are unsure how to use their vouchers.

11 Feb 07:03 AM
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11 Feb 06:38 AM

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'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term
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'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term

Shuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.

11 Feb 06:00 AM
Taihoro returns to Auckland base after major refit for next America's Cup defence
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Taihoro returns to Auckland base after major refit for next America's Cup defence

Boat builders on the North Shore spent thousands of hours on the AC75 refit.

11 Feb 05:31 AM
Watch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier dead
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Watch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier dead

11 Feb 05:27 AM
DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather
New Zealand

DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather

11 Feb 05:00 AM
'Pen pushing and not enough action': Te Araroa pleads for urgent stream works
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'Pen pushing and not enough action': Te Araroa pleads for urgent stream works

11 Feb 04:52 AM
Watch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach
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Watch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach

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11 Feb 04:46 AM
'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth
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'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth

An emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.

11 Feb 04:35 AM
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11 Feb 04:20 AM
'I'll sue you for a lot of money': Video of KC at NZ First event played to judge's probe
Auckland

'I'll sue you for a lot of money': Video of KC at NZ First event played to judge's probe

Watch: "Can you be quiet ... I'm not disturbing anyone" – lawyer to Northern Club staff.

11 Feb 04:18 AM
Firefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial action
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Firefighters strike again; residents are being warned of further industrial action

The strikes begin on Friday February 13 and run through the next few weeks.

11 Feb 04:16 AM
Canada school shooting: Nine people killed
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Canada school shooting: Nine people killed

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11 Feb 04:15 AM
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11 Feb 04:15 AM
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11 Feb 04:00 AM
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11 Feb 03:55 AM
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11 Feb 03:55 AM
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11 Feb 01:50 AM
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One and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEO

The bank was caught off guard by a December surge of borrowers fixing for longer terms.

11 Feb 04:44 AM
Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans
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Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans

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11 Feb 06:00 AM
'Hard to watch it': Kiwi reflects on Canadian axing; eyes SailGP success with Italy
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'Hard to watch it': Kiwi reflects on Canadian axing; eyes SailGP success with Italy

11 Feb 04:05 AM
Not looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altar
Bay of Plenty

Not looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altar

11 Feb 05:00 AM
Michael Reed KC at a NZ First event at Northern Club
New Zealand

Michael Reed KC at a NZ First event at Northern Club

Michael Reed KC at a NZ First event at the Northern Club on November 22, 2024.

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11 Feb 04:00 AM
How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year
New Zealand

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

Line charges alone are forecast to rise by about $5 a month through to 2029.

11 Feb 04:00 AM
Woman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats
New Zealand

Woman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats

The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.

11 Feb 04:00 AM
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One and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEO
Banking and finance

One and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEO

The bank was caught off guard by a December surge of borrowers fixing for longer terms.

11 Feb 04:44 AM
Official silent on missed warning signs before 'catastrophic' sewage plant failure
Wellington

Official silent on missed warning signs before 'catastrophic' sewage plant failure

The Wellington Water boss revealed there were potential signals of trouble at the plant.

11 Feb 03:00 AM
'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher'
Wellington

'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher'

'She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.

11 Feb 02:03 AM
Expert questions how guilty plea would stop mosque gunman's 'suffering' in jail
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Expert questions how guilty plea would stop mosque gunman's 'suffering' in jail

An Australian expert says the man knew he would be detained for life, regardless of plea.

11 Feb 01:00 AM

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'Hard to watch it': Kiwi reflects on Canadian axing; eyes SailGP success with Italy
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'Hard to watch it': Kiwi reflects on Canadian axing; eyes SailGP success with Italy

The Kiwi driver has featured in every SailGP season to date across four different teams.

11 Feb 04:05 AM
Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?
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Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?

Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.

11 Feb 03:01 AM
 Man charged after broad daylight attack on Christchurch street
Christchurch

Man charged after broad daylight attack on Christchurch street

Police don't believe there are any further threats to public safety.

11 Feb 02:58 AM

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Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans
Travel

Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans

From World Cup fan zones to Tour de France roadsides, many events are free.

11 Feb 06:00 AM
'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term
New Zealand

'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term

Shuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.

11 Feb 06:00 AM
Taihoro returns to Auckland base after major refit for next America's Cup defence
America's Cup

Taihoro returns to Auckland base after major refit for next America's Cup defence

Boat builders on the North Shore spent thousands of hours on the AC75 refit.

11 Feb 05:31 AM
Watch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier dead
New Zealand

Watch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier dead

Inquest told NZDF failed to follow normal risk management in NZSAS fatality.

11 Feb 05:27 AM

Regional news

Far North residents arm themselves with sticks in fear of 'violent' roaming dogs
Northern Advocate

Far North residents arm themselves with sticks in fear of 'violent' roaming dogs

One parent said they were scared to let their children walk to school on their own.

11 Feb 03:00 AM
DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather
Waikato Herald

DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather

DoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.

11 Feb 05:00 AM
DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather
Rotorua Daily Post

DoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather

DoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.

11 Feb 05:00 AM
Not looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altar
Bay of Plenty Times

Not looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altar

George Sanderson stunned friends by proposing at a Friday Forum gathering.

11 Feb 05:00 AM
A stolen car, a drive to Hawke's Bay: Police say CBD raid of jewellery store began 'out of town'
Hawkes Bay Today

A stolen car, a drive to Hawke's Bay: Police say CBD raid of jewellery store began 'out of town'

An arrest has been made after a suspected getaway car was found in Taupō.

11 Feb 12:43 AM
Big kid’s rail paradise for sale - 10 tunnels, two bridges and a 370m track
Whanganui Chronicle

Big kid’s rail paradise for sale - 10 tunnels, two bridges and a 370m track

Owner built secret railway track in his backyard.

11 Feb 07:38 AM

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Judge allegedly spoke in a 'threatening and aggressive manner' at NZ First Northern Club party
Auckland

Judge allegedly spoke in a 'threatening and aggressive manner' at NZ First Northern Club party

The judge's husband allegedly 'loitered' for 20 minutes before accosting Winston Peters.

11 Feb 02:49 AM
'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher'
Wellington

'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher'

'She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.

11 Feb 02:03 AM
Afternoon quiz: In what borough of New York City would you find Wall Street?
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Afternoon quiz: In what borough of New York City would you find Wall Street?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

11 Feb 02:00 AM
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Richard Prebble: Labour's policy vacuum risks handing the agenda to the Greens
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Richard Prebble: Labour's policy vacuum risks handing the agenda to the Greens

OPINION: Labour needs to come up with its own ideas before the election.

11 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country celebrates National Lamb Day at Parliament
New Zealand

The Country celebrates National Lamb Day at Parliament

Cast of 1000s, including Winston Peters, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins.

11 Feb 01:45 AM
Cause of school bus fire in Northland revealed
New Zealand

Cause of school bus fire in Northland revealed

Nineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire on Monday afternoon.

11 Feb 01:42 AM
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'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher'

11 Feb 02:03 AM
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11 Feb 02:00 AM
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11 Feb 02:00 AM
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis grilled over new RBNZ inquiry

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11 Feb 01:50 AM
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11 Feb 01:45 AM
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11 Feb 01:42 AM
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11 Feb 01:28 AM
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