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Is Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?

OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.

SH1 southbound opened after tractor crash at Pōkeno

Police say one person appears to have suffered moderate injuries in the 2.30pm crash.

Are we buying the wrong cars in the fuel crisis EV boom?

EV registrations this year have jumped 116% to 5137 by April 12.

'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down

Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

Does the shoe fit? After day of soaring on winds of AI hype, Allbirds crashes back to Earth

The unnamed backer is initially providing only US$5m of its US$50m funding.

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026

I’m a South Pacific travel expert. These are the best islands for your next winter holiday

From rustic Solomon Islands to luxe Palau, each spot offers distinct appeal.

Channel's 'no comment' on ExxonMobil NZ speculation

Channel Infrastructure would not comment on the reported $500m deal.

Kiwi start-up linking AI giants to real help for people in crisis

Google, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Claude maker Anthropic are among those on board.