It is 56 years since Otago held the shield, and it has lost a lot of lustre in that time. But never mind. The long wait is over, and a year of Super 15 pain for the southerners has also been eased, if slightly.
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New Pope announced and India and Pakistan tensions escalate.
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New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFP
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon pre-Budget speech to BusinessNZ
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Fire at Glen Innes WINZ office
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Voting under way for new pope and labour market remains in sorry state | NZ Herald News Update
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Frank Films: When will Christchurch get its heart back?
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Watch: Gang ride ends outside East Auckland bar, multiple arrests
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Mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for Wellington
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Rescuers say nine killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza
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Three dead as India bombs three Pakistan regions
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A bus has smashed into a tree in South Auckland with ambulance officers treating passengers at the scene.
Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
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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’.
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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
MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9. Video / MetService
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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
NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.
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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