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Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

A spokesperson says the death is being treated as unexplained.

19 Jan 08:25 AM

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Video of dancing police at Ed Sheeran concert goes viral

These police officers were seen vibing along to Sheeran's hit Celestial at last Friday's Loop tour show in Auckland.

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19 Jan 06:10 AM

Crime

‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals

The two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.

19 Jan 06:00 AM

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Rāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal waters

19 Jan 04:00 AM

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'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat

19 Jan 03:00 AM

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Man charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconscious

19 Jan 02:59 AM

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How a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing line

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19 Jan 03:55 AM

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Waioeka Gorge slips and chopper airlift

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19 Jan 12:21 AM

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'Greatest competitor': Former All Blacks captain pays tribute to 'bulletproof' Batty

19 Jan 02:24 AM

Auckland

Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

19 Jan 08:25 AM

Christchurch

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

19 Jan 05:12 AM

Bay of Plenty

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

19 Jan 05:13 AM

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'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeks

19 Jan 02:18 AM

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Afternoon quiz: Which Nobel Peace Prize winner appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial?

19 Jan 02:00 AM

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'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain looms

19 Jan 01:21 AM

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19 Jan 02:24 AM

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19 Jan 02:00 AM

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18 Jan 08:00 PM

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Three charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at party

18 Jan 06:28 PM

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Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

19 Jan 08:25 AM

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19 Jan 06:00 AM

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Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

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'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland

Police refer incident to Independent Police Conduct Authority.

19 Jan 04:36 AM

Waikato Herald

Coromandel mystery: Why beachfront properties in this town are selling for half the price

Agents say Whitianga is probably undervalued.

19 Jan 07:33 AM

Rotorua Daily Post

Rāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal waters

About 60 iwi, whānau and staff gathered this morning as the rāhui was placed.

19 Jan 04:00 AM

Bay of Plenty Times

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

Emergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.

19 Jan 05:13 AM

Hawkes Bay Today

'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat

A TikTok viewer raised the alarm after spotting the stranded boaties' livestream.

19 Jan 03:00 AM

Whanganui Chronicle

'A great success': Thousands revel in Whanganui Vintage Weekend

Visitors came to the three-day event from far and wide.

18 Jan 09:43 PM

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Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

Video of dancing police at Ed Sheeran concert goes viral

‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

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'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland

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How a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing line

Northland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms

Rāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal waters

How a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing line

Thomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safe

'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat

Man charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconscious

Video of dancing police at Ed Sheeran concert goes viral

How a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing line

Waioeka Gorge slips and chopper airlift

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Wellington

'Greatest competitor': Former All Blacks captain pays tribute to 'bulletproof' Batty

Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeks

Afternoon quiz: Which Nobel Peace Prize winner appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial?

'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain looms

‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award

Tower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award win

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth award

Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture

'Greatest competitor': Former All Blacks captain pays tribute to 'bulletproof' Batty

'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 years

Back to school: How parents are cutting uniform costs

Three charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at party

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Irish pundit: Robertson exit shatters All Blacks' 'system coach' myth

'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 years

Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

Watch: 'Love these divas!' – Police officers filmed dancing at Ed Sheeran's Auckland concert

‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland

Coromandel mystery: Why beachfront properties in this town are selling for half the price

Rāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal waters

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

'This is bizarre': TikTok video helps Coastguard track washed-up boat

'A great success': Thousands revel in Whanganui Vintage Weekend

'Right place at the right time': How council worker and pilot stumbled across tramper feared dead

Auckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit city

Man dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’

Rare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visit

Guy Body’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Auckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit city

Man dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’

Rare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visit

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon 2026 State of the Nation address

Guy Body’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

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