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Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions

Sections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.

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Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year

Some Grey Lynn shop owners say this year-long project is worse than Covid.

11 Dec 07:32 AM

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Multiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testing

Drugs, weapons and cash were seized as part of the operation.

11 Dec 07:15 AM

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Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids

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Businessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without conviction

11 Dec 04:10 AM

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Fan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summer

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Police use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himself

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'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for free

Young boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.

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Fan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summer

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Former Hare Krishna barn sells after frenzy of curious buyers

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Multiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testing

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Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions

Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year

Multiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testing

Revealed: Who bankrolled Wellington’s local election, and why Chung's funding faces queries

Police investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West Auckland

Jug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for now

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'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investors

'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of Māori

Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids

Businessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without conviction

Do you feel safe on public transport?

Fan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summer

Police use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himself

Do you feel safe on public transport?

Are big boozy work Christmas parties over for good?

The four-year manhunt for Tom Phillips

Watch: Willis issues challenge to Richardson

MetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 11, 2025

First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge

US Fed cuts rates 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75%, launches US$40b bond-buying programme

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All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards

Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year

Former ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaul

Former Hare Krishna barn sells after frenzy of curious buyers

'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for free

'I need to show it's safe': Deputy Mayor rides bus to reassure public

From bar tabs to brand risk: Why work Christmas parties look so different now

Tower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award win

Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture

Mike Horne: Kiwi CEOs show renewed confidence as economy steadies

Deloitte Top 200: The judging panel 2025

All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards

Former ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaul

Revealed: Who bankrolled Wellington’s local election, and why Chung's funding faces queries

Black Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wickets

All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards

Black Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wickets

'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investors

All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards

Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year

Former ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaul

Police investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West Auckland

'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse

'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for free

Fan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summer

Former Hare Krishna barn sells after frenzy of curious buyers

Multiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testing

Mayors back RMA overhaul but MP says polluters given 'extension'

Watch: Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhunt

Head Hunters pair jailed for fatal beating of man wearing gang hoodie

Police charge three over Hamilton copper thefts

Beach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry

'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits back

Afternoon quiz: In snooker, which ball is worth four points?

Beach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry

'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits back

Afternoon quiz: In snooker, which ball is worth four points?

'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington Airport

Taxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Nicola Willis

‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’: Deputy mayor slams McGrath's failed committee move

Do you feel safe on public transport? Have your say as stabbings spark fresh concerns

Watch: Willis issues challenge to Richardson

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A guide to managing moisture at home

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