It was New Year's Day, 1979, when the world awoke to the news that strange lights had been spotted by six people on a plane off the New Zealand's South Island.
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NZ retail demand surges, hospital EDs divert patients with costly vouchers, UK halts Israel trade talks, Christchurch debates dumped trolleys.
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PM speaks on the Privileges Committee recommendations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says National isn't willing to make any concessions on the Privileges Committee recommendations.
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New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match.
My moko kauae is a superpower
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Kiwi rapper Kings shares moment he played for someone who died in front of him
'You've crossed him to the other side. Thank you so much.' Video / Beyond the Beat
Shopkeepers foil robbery attempt in Manukau
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Auckland man who lost leg completes half marathon in wheelchair
Pawanjit Singh Ghatora, who had his leg amputated after a horrific accident in February, finished the last lap of his 21km run alongside friends and family in Te Atatū.
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Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright
Save the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island
10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ Herald
Man's ‘insane’ encounter with orca near Rangitoto Island
The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell
Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest
Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.
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NZ Herald football reporter Michael Burgess reports from Melbourne to look ahead to the first leg of the A-League semi-final between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory.
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Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald
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America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright
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Social Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ Herald
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