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Lucky player wins $8.3m in Lotto Powerball jackpot draw

Two people have now won Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2025.

Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise

US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.

Māori health group urges open dialogue with new minister Simeon Brown

Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.

Donald Trump's executive order blitz and National Party caucus retreat | NZ Herald News Update

Donald Trump signs 26 executive orders in his first day in office and National Party MPs gather for their annual caucus retreats. Video / NZ Herald / AFP

Editorial: NZ braces for impact of US trade policies

OPINION: The 47th US President's policies may challenge New Zealand trade dynamics.

Take a look at Herald's summer photo competition winners

From 6000 entries we had to choose just three winners.

Opinion: The risks of ‘just asking questions’ in political discourse

Coalition partners say the bill is 'dead in the water', yet Act persists.

ANZ follows rivals, cutting mortgage and savings rates

Bank's one-year fixed mortgage rates particularly competitive.

'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence

“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”

‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash

Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.

Market close: Millennium hotel takeover offer bright spot in quiet sharemarket

The market still declined despite the corporate action.

Turkish Airlines eyeing Auckland-Istanbul flights – report

Istanbul-based airline is growing aggressively and last year started flying to Australia.

Moana 2 joins Disney’s billion-dollar club with $1.8b in global earnings

'There is still a significant demand for high-quality family films on the big screen'.

Soba to spaghetti: Why chilled noodles are the perfect summer meal

Cool down with flavour-packed chilled noodle dishes – easy, versatile and delicious.

Simeon Brown on replacing Dr Shane Reti as Health Minister

Ryan Bridge talks to MP Simeon Brown as he steps into his new role as Health Minister. Video / Newstalk ZB

Simeon Brown takes health portfolio and Israeli hostages released | NZ Herald News Update

MP Simeon Brown has gained the health portfolio from Dr Shane Reti, and Hamas has released its first three Israeli hostages as a ceasefire begins. Video / Mark Mitchell, AFP