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‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
Temperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.

The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."

'Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest
How much would it take for you to strip naked for a room of strangers?

Holidaymakers stranded as Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Gusts of up to 50 knots are forecast over the next two days.

Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner promote Kiwi drinks company
Influential reality stars help raise profile of New Zealand brand's booze-free beverages.

Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.

Slice of heaven! Kiwi roadworker grabs a little pizza paradise
Auckland worker goes viral for his ingenious sun protection at mahi.

Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youths
Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.

Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
A glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays

Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.

9.1 earthquake threat: How is NZ preparing for the ‘worst of the worst’ possibilities?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.

Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.

Kiwi journo Tova O'Brien gives birth to daughter 10 weeks premature
Mum says baby 'loves cuddles, her family, eating, pulling faces and cuddles'.

'Cherished mother, wife': Police officer dies after Nelson car ramming
Video of incident shows frenzied scene, officers restraining somebody as car speeds ahead.

Prisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – police
Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.

Flight diverted after passenger passes excessive gas
The man was removed from the aircraft once it returned to the gate.

Our Heroes of 2024 – the Herald's top picks
We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.

Man fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night
'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'

'Disgraceful hit-job': Federated Farmers slams PETA campaign against NZ wool
Organisation claims an undercover investigation revealed mistreatment on NZ farms.

Watch: The shark that cleared Ōhope Beach
Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.

What we know about the deadly Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea
All but two of the 181 people onboard the Boeing 737-800 aircraft died.

Veteran journalist Bob McNeil has died - tributes flow for ‘damn fine journo’
Veteran Kiwi journalist Bob McNeil has died. Tributes from loved ones and colleagues flow.

How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules
Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.

The world's most powerful passports in 2024
Where does the NZ passport rank on the Henley Passport Index in 2024?

This is the annual salary you need to be happy in New Zealand, study claims
What’s the true price of happiness? If you live in New Zealand, it’s a lot.

'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurant
Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

Pop star baffled by exchange in London park: ‘This wouldn’t happen in the 90s’
The singer was left discouraged and upset after his Sunday walk through Hyde Park.