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A murdered professor, a fugitive yoga instructor and a judge’s punishment

The yoga teacher was caught in Mexico 12 years later, living under an alias.

Luxon says 'hand on heart' he'll lead National to election, but fresh poll results show preferred options

Last week's poll showed National on track for one of its worst-ever election results.

'Free ride': Fresh calls for Govt to pay rates on Crown land

Councils could collect more than $200 million each year if the rules changed.

Editorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concerns

OPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.

Letters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?

OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.

Nightclub blast in Peru leaves 33 injured amid crime emergency

The nightclub, near Trujillo, was packed with cumbia fans before dawn.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026. The US continues the devastate the Middle East with endless bombings. Endurance athletes prepare in Motatapu and Christchurch

Deficient training and oversight: Why NZ spent 139 days without its largest ship

The Navy failures cost New Zealand at least $5.6m in repairs.

"He's trying to screw me" Mayor Wayne Brown on David Seymour and map-gate

In an interview with Newstalk ZB last night, Brown claimed the Act leader was “trying to screw me”. Video / Newstalk ZB

Ministry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets

Officials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.

Act 'embarrassed' as parliamentary committee backs social media ban for under-16s

Parmjeet Parmar, who initiated the inquiry, says outcome was predetermined.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumble

OPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'

Did Nicola Willis promise to reduce food prices? Labour says so

The debate continued on Wednesday with both parties far from common ground.

$650m Hunua quarry fast-track expansion bid aims to secure Auckland's aggregate supply

About 28% of Auckland's current aggregate supplies come from the existing quarry.

Daniel Newman: Chaos and the risk of endless declining property values

OPINION: More than 10,000 Aucklanders lodged submissions on Plan Change 120.

Jonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve

OPINION: International laws must be grounded in shared beliefs.