An inquiry is being considered after a flight to Auckland lost altitude and King Charles releases his first video address since cancer diagnosis in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
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Loafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson charges
The trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.
Woman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, Auckland
A woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Loafers lodge murder trials begins and plans to increase tourism
NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington, man dies after sand dune collapse, and Luxon happy to delay police recruitment.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media
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PM on major events fund, police training and stimulating the economy
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$800 million dollar project to remove level crossings underway
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Black Ferns kick off their rugby world cup campaign
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Foreign buyers ban changes unlikely to affect vast majority of Kiwi homeowners
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Damning picture painted of quality of new cops: Assistant Commissioner responds
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police training under review, newborn baby found dead in Albert Park
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Police training under review and newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park.
NZ Customs battles growing illicit tobacco smuggling trend
Chief Customs Officer Nigel Barnes, is with us to discuss how they’re cracking down on illegal tobacco.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut Butter
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Loafers Lodge murder trial begins in Wellington today
The trial over the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire is starting in the Wellington High Court.
'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readiness
Senior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.
Pumas secure first home victory over All Blacks in history, 29-23
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NZ Herald Morning News Update: August 24, 2025 | Muriwai dune collapse, protests in Tel Aviv
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The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon
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Meghan Markle fawns over Prince Harry's surfing skills
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All Blacks ready for rumble for Pumas rematch
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Famine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025
Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.
Multiple people dead, others injured after tour bus crash in New York state
The tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFP
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 5 Life in Gore Bay
This South Island village is the smallest in New Zealand, based on the number of permanent residents - officially, only 10. Video / George Heard
Shaun Winstanley and Firebird Energy: The phoenix from the ashes of a shooting
Two years after a shotgun blast to the face, an Auckland police detective shares the life lessons - and surprising new business venture - helping him through his recovery.