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'All the best': TV presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZ

It follows the state broadcaster announcing major cost-saving cuts.

Hamilton carver completes 'massive' whale bone pare

'Creating this pare was about honouring tradition and pushing boundaries ...'

Rediscover Mana: The newspaper that championed social justice in Aotearoa

Auckland Museum's new exhibit highlights the legacy of the Māori and Pacific newspaper Mana.

'House stank of chemicals': Kmart Christmas blanket to be recalled in NZ

Two reported hospitalisations in Australia have been linked to the sheets.

Poor whānau want food not presents for Christmas

With material hardship figures rising in New Zealand, Variety chief executive Susan Glasgow says many children just want food to eat. Video / Whakaata Māori

Aoraki/Mt Cook search on hold and Sevu Reece discharged without conviction | NZ Herald News Update

The search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.

Expert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot system

An interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.

Vulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30s

MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.

Laos methanol poisoning: Bali tourist's warning after waking up blind in NZ

'I was unable to breathe and gasping for air'.

The Great NZ Road Trip: It's a wrap! 3400 kilometres squeezed into two weeks

Editor-at-large Shayne Currie spent the last two weeks on the NZ Herald-MTF Great New Zealand Road Trip, travelling the length of the country meeting extraordinary New Zealanders.

Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years

More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.

Afro-Kiwi Christmas concert returns with vibrant African twist

Talented Afro-Kiwi musicians to rearrange Christmas carols with vibrant African beats.

NZ snubbed in report ranking world's best cities for 2025

However, one NZ city did rank number one in a specific category.

Hipkins rules out support for Aukus and bus drivers assaulted | NZ Herald News Update

Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out support for Aukus, and bus drivers assaulted in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Māori sovereignty debate: Waitangi Tribunal invites critical dialogue

Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'Māori iwi never ceded sovereignty; the Crown acts ultra vires.'

From marae to governance: Te Rika's journey to leadership

Young leader Te Rika Temara-Benfell to join Toi Kai Rawa for expanded governance insights.

'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses

The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.

Silver is the new gold for Kiwi asset investment platform Goldie

Investment platform Goldie is expanding into silver as it seeks to add new assets.