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Editorial: Tragedies reinforce need for hunters to follow safety rules

OPINION: Hunting can be a wonderful sport, but it can also be deadly.

The accidental entrepreneur rebranding Great Barrier as a boutique innovation hub

"Families want to come back, but there has to be something to come back to."

Our Heroes 2025

Celebrating New Zealanders who made a major impact this year - from courageous police to leaders in entertainment, sport and business.

Revealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picks

We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.

The secrets behind the best chief executive in the country

Sophie Moloney’s five-year turnaround has lifted Sky’s share price to around $3.50.

TikTok to comply with ‘upsetting’ Australian under-16 social media ban

Teenagers who are locked out of accounts can appeal by proving their age with official ID.

Heat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South Island

MetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.

Minister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming waters

Shane Jones wants fishing rules changed as boats net species new to their areas.

Kmart NZ earning twice as much per sq m as The Warehouse – analysts

Analysts say Kmart’s higher-margin home and apparel lines are driving the gap.

Rare Polynesian spears saved from UK garden, up for auction

The two spears have estimates of up to £15,000 each (about $34,660).

Controversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art gallery

The flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.

Mother confronts son's killer as he's jailed over trailer death

Andrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.

$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'

A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.

Baby escapes uninjured after car crashes fleeing police

Police say they did not know a baby was in the car before laying spikes.

Cannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framed

But the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.

Ranked: Test cricket’s 10 greatest left-armers (including two Kiwis)

New Zealand’s Trent Boult ranks fifth, with 317 wickets before his early exit.