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Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses

A family heading to North Shore said no extra buses were put on from Britomart last night.

Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe

More than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.

Afternoon quiz: What country of over 150 million people has never won an Olympic medal?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

The Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived in

Buildings are going up at a faster rate in the region than almost anywhere in the country.

‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmer

Department of Conservation says orca often hunt stingrays in Wellington Harbour.

Donor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatment

More than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.

Onehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospital

Police urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.

Police seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near Rotorua

The crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

New police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'

Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.

'Very draining': Job hunt struggles cast shadow on London OE for Kiwis

Some expats say they sent hundreds of CVs before landing even one role.

Rock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback

‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.

Woman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted

She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.