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US and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025

Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ Herald

Solo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill charges

Liz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson Bluck

Israel relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025

Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.

How a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheart

Faith Ward has been named the newest member of the elite group.

High-ranking school employee charged with indecent assault, impeding breathing

The Herald understands the complainant was previously a student.

Mass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kids

Raymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.

'An elaborate fraud': The evidence that convicted Julia DeLuney of murdering her mother

The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.

Khandallah murder trial: Daughter found guilty of killing elderly mum

Julia DeLuney murdered her mother in her home last year.