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Three dead as India bombs three Pakistan regions
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Rhett Syndrome
A 24-hour indoor golf fundraiser on May 23 will help raise funds and awareness for Remi Henderson who suffers from Rhett Syndrome.
Hamilton schools, road locked down after gas leak
A section of Hamilton’s Clyde St has been closed due to a gas leak.
Bus smashes into tree in South Auckland, passengers treated at the scene
A bus has smashed into a tree in South Auckland with ambulance officers treating passengers at the scene.
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Unemployment to hit decade high and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’ | NZ Herald News Update
Unemployment to hit decade high, vape stores within walking distance of most schools and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’.
Audrey Young speaks to Defence Minister Judith Collins
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Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft game
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MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9
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Police launch homicide inquiry after Manurewa man dies
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NZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
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Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze
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Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
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NZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News Update
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Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul
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Dog abuse incident in Weymouth
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A memorial tree has been planted for slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall.
A memorial tree has been planted at the entrance of St John’s bush in honour of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. Video \ Jason Dorday
NZ Herald Live: Victim of abuse wants a judicial review
Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review
Highbrook Crossing: New hub for Auckland's Biggest Business Park
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Kea Kids News: En-Locked unlocks stardom at the World Dance Crew Champs
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NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update
$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
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Watch Live : Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
The Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big politicial issues.
Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton
Albanese's Aussie Win, NZ Storm Anxiety & Gaza Aid | NZ Herald News Update
Albanese wins Australian election, Kiwis worry about wild weather, and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza.
NZ Herald Live: pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement.
Watch: Fire rips through Mt Roskill house
Neighbours heard explosions as a fire ripped through a Mt Roskill house. Video / supplied
Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early | NZ Herald News Update
Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims.
On The Up: Roots growing deeper for tree planting pair and their business KiwiCan
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022. Video / Brodie Stone
Auckland man gets full refund after $158k transfer error.
Andrew Che lost his life savings after sending it to the wrong account. Barclays Bank has refunded his money after a prolonged battle for compensation. Video \ Jason Dorday
Aerial view: Canterbury flooding isolates communities
Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency.
Sir Bob Jones remembered | Barry Soper tells stories about his life and career
Sir Bob Jones, a prominent business figure, has died at his Wellington home aged 85.
Martin Cooper of Harcourts Cooper & Co on tribunal decision
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