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Wet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rain

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'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

Mayor says it had been a tough year for the district.

16 Sep 04:55 AM

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Luxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in Parliament

16 Sep 03:40 AM

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16 Sep 03:30 AM

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15 Sep 11:27 PM

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Labour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori comments

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15 Sep 11:14 PM

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15 Sep 09:13 PM

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15 Sep 08:30 PM

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15 Sep 07:55 PM

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Stacey Morrison on learning te reo Māori

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15 Sep 05:00 PM

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Gun threat in Far North ends with arrest and raft of charges

The man is accused of using a shotgun to threaten people, among other charges.

16 Sep 04:09 AM

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'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

Mayor says it had been a tough year for the district.

16 Sep 04:55 AM

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'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

Mayor says it had been a tough year for the district.

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Tauranga Eastern Link to shut overnight for bridge beam lift

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'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many

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Wet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rain

How do coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wards

'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

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Bishop confirms 18-month timeline for Akl housing plans, expert hearings panel

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Gun threat in Far North ends with arrest and raft of charges

Man admits taking 3yo girl with intent to have sexual connection

'Absolutely belted': Winds batter Bay of Plenty avocado orchards

Luxon pressed to correct fuel tax claim in Parliament

'Unreliable' Loafers Lodge murder accused changed his story on insanity symptoms

Afternoon quiz: How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?

Why farmer confidence has reached 'lofty heights'

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | PM tight-lipped on Palestine, and Commerce Act changes

MetService Severe weather 16th September

Labour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori comments

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and WHO is Mr Fantasy?

Government to investigate Eden Park rules

'It's like a hotel that can only operate two days a week' - Govt to investigate Eden Park rules

Stacey Morrison on learning te reo Māori

All Blacks’ record loss to South Africa sparks questions over future

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Wet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rain

'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generation

Warriors 2025 NRL report card: Veterans struggle as rookies shine

Tauranga Eastern Link to shut overnight for bridge beam lift

'Cause of concern': Customs nabs man over 10kg of opioid-containing pills

Emergency services respond to serious crash involving motorcycle in Ōamaru

Child-killing mum's chilling words on extradition flight revealed

Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain

Panel offers long-term vision for Wellington's infrastructure challenges

Chris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'

Michelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planning

Wet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rain

How do coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wards

Baby no 3 is on the way: Hannah and Beauden Barrett expecting third child

All Blacks: Rugby commentator Elliott Smith answers your questions

Warriors 2025 NRL report card: Veterans struggle as rookies shine

Vancouver has beaches, forests, bike lanes and polite traffic: It's a city for cycling

'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many

'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform calls

'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generation

PwC victory: Property sales cut Du Val debts from $306m to $267m

Bishop confirms 18-month timeline for Akl housing plans, expert hearings panel

Gun threat in Far North ends with arrest and raft of charges

'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closure

Tauranga Eastern Link to shut overnight for bridge beam lift

'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many

Ngā Manu Kōrero marks 60 years of shaping future leaders

Business giants worth $215b push for modern slavery law

Vancouver has beaches, forests, bike lanes and polite traffic: It's a city for cycling

Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally

Piarere roundabout project complete

'Working day and night': Speed camera trailers descend on Auckland

A 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homes

PM says Act MP's 'terro dress up' comments on Palestine rally 'unhelpful'

Hipkins sends warning as Tamihere backs substance of Ferris' race comments

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | PM tight-lipped on Palestine, and Commerce Act changes

MetService Severe weather 16th September

'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many

Labour's Chris Hipkins distances himself from latest Te Pāti Māori comments

Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland

'The cord to our tīpuna': Everyday use of te reo Māori celebrated

Sponsored: Invite nature in - but not winter

Future leaders start by Dreaming Big

Trump tariffs test digital assets – and showcase the power of versatile trading platforms

Research: AI-powered threats are driving security tool consolidation