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JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights

Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.

Thunder and lightning hits Auckland

Multiple strikes of lightning were shown on Niwa's weather cam in Auckland this morning. Video / NIWA

Opinion: What about Keith? The case for RNZ to appeal to a wider audience

OPINION: Despite paying taxes that fund RNZ, Keith feels it doesn't cater to him.

Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions

Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.

'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students

Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.

Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?

OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?

Fears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since Covid

The blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.

'Mum went over the front': Son finds mother in ditch after Akl hit-and-run

One victim's son is appealing for information about the ute involved.

Tenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecution

Convicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial.

Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots

From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak

The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher

'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.

Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong

As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.

Bold Maison Louis resolute in Queensland Derby

Maison Louis clinched the Group 1 Queensland Derby, beating King Of Thunder.

Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials

She participated in LSD and ketamine trials at Auckland and Otago universities.

Watch: Firefighters contain large blaze at Penrose car sales and storage yard.

Fire and Emergency NZ crews have contained a large blaze at a car sales and storage yard in Auckland's Penrose this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Fire and explosions engulfing Auckland building now extinguished

Fire crews had to deal with multiple explosions from inside the building.

Sol3 Mio opera star on his glamorous marriage - and 74kg weight loss

From South Auckland to the world. Pene Pati is booked 3 years in advance for opera shows