NZ Herald Sports Update: August 20, 2025

The C-Word: Still offensive or just another swear word? | The Elephant

It’s only four letters long - but for centuries, the C-word has been the most taboo word in the English language. But should it be?

'She's my little sister': Fresh appeal for help amid hunt for missing woman

Ebony Pomana has travelled from Dunedin to Auckland to search for her sister Te Anihana.

Man was spotted brandishing a large knife at North Shore supermarket

Police received reports of a man with a knife around 10am Wednesday, threatening security at a commercial premises on Wairau Rd.

Nicola Willis speaks to media after Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.5%

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media after Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 2.5%.

OCR cut: Liam Dann discusses today's Reserve Bank decision

OCR cut: Liam Dann discusses today's Reserve Bank decision.

Why is National in the 20s in latest political poll? Christopher Luxon responds

Labour is out in front in the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll. Video / Mark Mitchell

Police Ten 7 host and ex‑detective Graham Bell dies

Graham Bell, a veteran former detective inspector and the former host of Police Ten 7, has died.

Police to give update on Bucklands Beach fatal fire

Counties Manukau District crime manager Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua gives update on Bucklands Beach fatal fire. Video / NZ Herald