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Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture

'A little bit of Nudi Point magic goes in every little product that we send out.'

NICU crisis: Single mum flies between two cities with twins in separate hospitals

Rebecca Fitzgerald’s twins were born at just 23 weeks, weighing under 800g.

‘Quite a chilly week’: Parts of NZ set for frost, ‘colder than normal’ temperatures

A high-pressure system will sweep across NZ this week, bringing settled but cold weather.

Northland home values are climbing — but still off peak amid global uncertainty

Northland is back on the ladder — but not at the top yet, says an industry expert.

From Bond to bladesmith: Pierce Brosnan visits Northland knifemaker

The stop is one of many the Irish actor has made on his tour of the North Island.

'Unforgettable': How to do NZ's Great Walks - from the people who have walked them all

Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates

Councils have three months to decide who they join and how it will work.

Elite education: Tuition fees at every senior private school and how much they've jumped

The Herald has analysed fees at every senior NZ private school so you can compare.

Courier van driver seriously injured in crash with train, north of Kaikōura

The collision was about 9.50am, between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay.

500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housing

Analysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.

'Set up poorly': Mayor backs CRL review, says projects must be cheaper

Wayne Brown has long lamented the cost of Auckland's new $5.5b rail link.

The quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worried

Police seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.

Coroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends

The council knew the caves could flood without warning but kept no flood data.

On The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families

'It creates a safe place, even while life collapses around them.'

Police probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable condition

A man died at the scene, while another rider is in a stable condition in hospital.

Labour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seats

The party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election.