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Sunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next week
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Sunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next week

Heavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.

12 Dec 06:00 AM
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Market close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings falls

New Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.

12 Dec 05:11 AM
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Debris flow fallout: Queenstown construction giants sentenced over hillside slip

The slip damaged 10 homes and forced 41 people to evacuate Reavers Lane.

12 Dec 04:44 AM

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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled
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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

After Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.

12 Dec 03:00 AM
How three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special Olympics
New Zealand

How three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special Olympics

The Waikato trio are among 40 riders vying for medals in Christchurch.

12 Dec 02:50 AM
Police called to sudden death in Rolleston
New Zealand

Police called to sudden death in Rolleston

12 Dec 02:42 AM
Duffy five-for sees Black Caps crush West Indies inside three days
Black Caps

Duffy five-for sees Black Caps crush West Indies inside three days

12 Dec 02:30 AM
White Ferns legends guiding the next wave of cricket stars
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White Ferns legends guiding the next wave of cricket stars

12 Dec 01:01 AM
No shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinner
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No shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinner

12 Dec 01:00 AM
Woman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first time
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Woman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first time

Chantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.

11 Dec 11:03 PM
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AI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power grid
Energy

AI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power grid

Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns warns of 'snakes and ladders' from growth in AI.

11 Dec 11:00 PM
Hawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer Games
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay bowlers make strong start at National Summer Games

Hawke's Bay has sent 50 athletes to contest six sports in Christchurch.

11 Dec 09:24 PM
Comvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifeline
Agribusiness

Comvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifeline

The lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.

11 Dec 08:57 PM
Festive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrested
New Zealand

Festive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrested

Fire crews were called to the blaze at Caroline Bay at 5.25am.

11 Dec 08:08 PM
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Strangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's death
Christchurch

Strangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's death

The 19-month-old was discovered unresponsive under the bed at home in Canterbury.

11 Dec 06:28 PM
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'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York
New Zealand

'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York

Ana Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.

11 Dec 05:00 PM
As young boy battles leukaemia, family finds comfort in Ronald McDonald House
New Zealand

As young boy battles leukaemia, family finds comfort in Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House says surging demand means they can no longer accommodate everyone.

11 Dec 05:00 PM
Expert urges new tools to tackle rising harassment on public transport
New Zealand

Expert urges new tools to tackle rising harassment on public transport

Kirsten Tilleman’s study maps when and where LGBTQIA+ riders face harassment.

11 Dec 04:00 PM
All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards
All Blacks

All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards

Ardie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.

11 Dec 08:00 AM
Former ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaul
Cricket

Former ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaul

Greg Barclay says all parties need to consider what is best for New Zealand.

11 Dec 06:00 AM

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South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats
New Zealand

South Island news wrap: Govt backs local seafarers in Timaru, MBIE cracks down on Dunedin flats

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09 Dec 07:39 PM
St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance
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St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance

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08 Dec 03:08 AM
South Island news wrap: The gang pad set to be confiscated by the crown
New Zealand

South Island news wrap: The gang pad set to be confiscated by the crown

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07 Dec 07:23 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 6, 2025
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Market close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings falls
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Market close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings falls

New Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.

12 Dec 05:11 AM
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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled
Property

Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

After Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.

12 Dec 03:00 AM
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No shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinner
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No shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinner

Al Brown says there’s 'no food shaming' when Christmas mornings mean Bisquick pancakes.

12 Dec 01:00 AM
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AI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power grid
Energy

AI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power grid

Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns warns of 'snakes and ladders' from growth in AI.

11 Dec 11:00 PM
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'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York
New Zealand

'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York

Ana Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.

11 Dec 05:00 PM
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Airways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’
Business

Airways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’

Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.

11 Dec 02:27 AM

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Black Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wickets
Black Caps

Black Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wickets

The hosts hold a 41-run advantage heading into day three at the Basin Reserve.

11 Dec 05:32 AM
'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investors
New Zealand

'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investors

Alex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.

11 Dec 05:00 AM
2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delays
Telecommunications

2degrees will begin 3G shutdown in days, One NZ delays

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.

11 Dec 04:20 AM
Businessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without conviction
New Zealand

Businessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without conviction

The victim met the Dunedin man as a child and said she had always trusted him.

11 Dec 04:10 AM
Severe thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warning
New Zealand

Severe thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warning

Torrential downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding in some towns.

11 Dec 03:23 AM
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Airways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’
Business

Airways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’

Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.

11 Dec 02:27 AM
Police urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids
New Zealand

Police urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids

Her family have significant concerns for her wellbeing after being unable to make contact.

10 Dec 08:24 PM
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'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunches
Education

'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunches

David Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.

10 Dec 08:00 PM
Asbestos play sand: Call for lifelong health checks for exposed children, cancer concerns
New Zealand

Asbestos play sand: Call for lifelong health checks for exposed children, cancer concerns

Experts warn exposed children face lifelong, dose-related cancer risks.

10 Dec 03:00 PM
Tickner injury sours NZ’s day as Black Caps roll West Indies in Wellington
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Tickner injury sours NZ’s day as Black Caps roll West Indies in Wellington

Despite taking all 10 wickets, the hosts’ woes continued at the Basin Reserve.

10 Dec 05:35 AM
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Market close: Gentrack sell-off drives NZ sharemarket down
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Market close: Gentrack sell-off drives NZ sharemarket down

The NZX moved lower as investors reacted to changing mortgage rates from Westpac.

10 Dec 05:09 AM
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Pensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legs
Auckland

Pensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legs

The Italian greyhound breed is known for having fragile legs from age 0-18 months.

10 Dec 05:00 AM
NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025
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NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Reserve Bank Governor asked to cut spending; 36-year-old man charged with murder and assault | Wednesday December 10, 2025

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10 Dec 04:24 AM
'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmate
New Zealand

'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmate

The 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison.

10 Dec 04:00 AM
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