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Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.

Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.

Israel continues its attack through the Middle East, as governments around the world continue to talk about a ceasefire and tropical storm Helene tears through Florida.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North

Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.

Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?

How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case, last-ditch effort to save the iconic Chateau Tongariro and high hopes for new e-scooter contracts.

Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ Herald

Reaction from both sides outside court after not guilty verdict in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / NZ Herald

New jobseeker benefit forecasts revealed, bill to ban gang patches passes its third reading and air strikes in Lebanon after deadly device attacks.

The country's first Lindt store has officially opened in Mānawa Bay. Video / Ben Dickens

Power under pressure, exploding pagers in Lebanon plus jury to begin deliberations in Phillip Polkinghorne trial.

Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear

Thunderstorms, snow and strong winds are expected across the North Island.

Police guard property linked to search for missing woman’s remains after ‘deliberately lit’ fire

Police search property in hunt for Breanna Muriwai's remains, wild weather hits parts of the country and suspect in Trump assassination attempt appears in court.

Mount Albert Grammar hails cellphone ban, Waiheke Island vineyard’s $600,000 fine and the new gang patch law causing an uproar.

PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.

PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.

Health sector reforms take place as the energy sector struggles. Country GDP is expected to drop as a result. A section of SH1 will be closed this weekend due to grid upgrades.