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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

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

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

10 Dec 05:00 AM

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'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmate
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'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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Two lenders owed $71.7m on troubled Beachcroft Residences project
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Two lenders owed $71.7m on troubled Beachcroft Residences project

The Auckland apartments are nearly finished, but now the scale of the debt is revealed.

10 Dec 03:00 AM
From field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup success
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From field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup success

10 Dec 02:00 AM
David Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live in
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David Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live in

10 Dec 02:00 AM
Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
New Zealand

Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest

10 Dec 01:36 AM
Ronald McDonald House fears it won’t be able to house sick kids’ families this Xmas
Auckland

Ronald McDonald House fears it won’t be able to house sick kids’ families this Xmas

09 Dec 11:54 PM
Street cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fire
Christchurch

Street cordoned as crews tackle major Christchurch house fire

The fire broke out on Paddington St in Northcote just after 11.30am.

09 Dec 11:38 PM
NZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probe
New Zealand

NZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probe

The provider, the School Lunch Collective, was cleared of any wider safety issues.

09 Dec 11:30 PM
On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons
New Zealand

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

09 Dec 09:40 PM
Child sex offender jailed again after disturbing infant abuse, bestiality content
New Zealand

Child sex offender jailed again after disturbing infant abuse, bestiality content

Alexandre Harpur, 55, admitted 19 charges after a DIA raid on his Christchurch home.

09 Dec 08:12 PM
Victory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarers
New Zealand

Victory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarers

The decision protects local MV Buffalo seafarers from foreign replacement.

09 Dec 06:24 PM
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Victory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarers
New Zealand

Victory for Holcim workers as Government backs local seafarers

The decision protects local MV Buffalo seafarers from foreign replacement.

09 Dec 06:24 PM
Generate Wealth Weekly: Growing wealth while creating meaningful change
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Generate Wealth Weekly: Growing wealth while creating meaningful change

SPONSORED: Growing your KiwiSaver while supporting housing, healthcare and clean energy.

09 Dec 03:45 PM
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Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo
Retail

Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo

The business plans to convert 14 Mobil sites to the new model by the end of 2025.

09 Dec 06:00 AM
Principal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spending
New Zealand

Principal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spending

Other flagged trips include a $29,458 overseas tour and family travel to Rarotonga.

09 Dec 06:00 AM
Smoked salmon recalled over listeria risk
Business

Smoked salmon recalled over listeria risk

Listeria poses greatest risk to pregnant women and the elderly.

09 Dec 04:16 AM
Inside All Black Tamaiti Williams' lavish Christchurch garden wedding celebration
Lifestyle

Inside All Black Tamaiti Williams' lavish Christchurch garden wedding celebration

Guests included fellow All Blacks Ethan de Groot and Caleb Clarke.

09 Dec 04:09 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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NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday December 6, 2025

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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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Two lenders owed $71.7m on troubled Beachcroft Residences project
Property

Two lenders owed $71.7m on troubled Beachcroft Residences project

The Auckland apartments are nearly finished, but now the scale of the debt is revealed.

10 Dec 03:00 AM
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From field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup success
Kahu

From field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup success

She will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.

10 Dec 02:00 AM
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David Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live in
Opinion

David Harvey: You cannot legislate away the digital world our kids already live in

OPINION: Experts warn age checks could erode privacy by tying real identities to accounts.

10 Dec 02:00 AM
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Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo
Retail

Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo

The business plans to convert 14 Mobil sites to the new model by the end of 2025.

09 Dec 06:00 AM
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Mitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026
Retail

Mitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026

Rowles has been in charge of launching Foodstuffs newest supermarket offerings.

09 Dec 12:16 AM

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Adventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tour
Christchurch

Adventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tour

The pup was first picked up in Woolston after people tried to take it home.

09 Dec 01:38 AM
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Mitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026
Retail

Mitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026

Rowles has been in charge of launching Foodstuffs newest supermarket offerings.

09 Dec 12:16 AM
Nadia Reid on refusing to sacrifice music career for motherhood
New Zealand

Nadia Reid on refusing to sacrifice music career for motherhood

'The best thing for my children is for me to be fulfilled and happy and present.'

08 Dec 10:54 PM
'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build begins
New Zealand

'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build begins

The school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.

08 Dec 08:06 PM
All Blacks’ 17-match schedule revealed for 2026, will kick off season at Christchurch stadium
All Blacks

All Blacks’ 17-match schedule revealed for 2026, will kick off season at Christchurch stadium

The All Blacks play only four home tests in a 17-match 2026 calendar.

08 Dec 06:00 PM
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What it's like for a Kiwi rugby player to face the All Blacks haka
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What it's like for a Kiwi rugby player to face the All Blacks haka

Blair Murray says facing the All Blacks haka in Cardiff felt 'like I was in a movie'.

08 Dec 05:01 PM
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Property Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?
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Property Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?

The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.

08 Dec 04:00 PM
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Sweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possible
New Zealand

Sweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possible

Temperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.

08 Dec 04:00 PM
$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'
New Zealand

$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'

Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.

08 Dec 07:00 AM
The final Countdown: Woolworths rebrand complete as last store makes switch
Retail

The final Countdown: Woolworths rebrand complete as last store makes switch

The Australian supermarket chain has spent millions on the rebranding exercise.

08 Dec 04:41 AM
Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026
New Zealand

Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026

Wellington will move to contactless on buses and trains before March 30.

08 Dec 04:12 AM
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Patched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bike
New Zealand

Patched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bike

The victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.

08 Dec 04:03 AM
Watch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medley
New Zealand

Watch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medley

Students sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.

08 Dec 04:02 AM
Staff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning tea
New Zealand

Staff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning tea

Staff fell ill after a shared morning tea at the Canterbury school.

08 Dec 03:45 AM
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