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'May Day': Nationwide health worker strike under way, concerns protest will worsen waitlists
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.
'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.
'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikes
Auckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible
Canterbury horseman to honour Greg Sugars at emotional Rowe Cup
Race four is named 'Remembering Greg Sugars – Fond Memories from 2024 – RIP'.
Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?
Venomous sea snake found on South Island, second NZ discovery in a week
The Department of Conservation said the snake likely arrived due to recent weather events.
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again
'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
KiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decision
The Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.
Market close: NZ sharemarket drops 1% as global markets remain 'messy'
Analyst Greg Smith said that the global markets continue to remain messy.
Tauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court ruling
It comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'They've taken my soul': Burglary strips man of father's WWII medals, heirlooms
Coppell urged the thieves to return his belongings anonymously if needed.
Opinion: Productivity the key, not austerity
OPINION: New Zealand is following global trends – but does not have to.
'Repeatedly promised payment': NBL game postponed as player unrest grips Indian Panthers
The Panthers' game against the Rams in Pukekohe was postponed last night.
Sold out: How a music festival smashed visitor spend records 'held since 1974'
Electric Avenue drew about 75,000 attendees to Hagley Park this year.
Audrey Young's Minister rankings: The stars, the second-rate and those on notice
Three ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve.
Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and storms
Ferry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.
Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.
From church hymns to country hits: The rise of TheWesternGuide
Aaron Pulemagafa found success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai'.
'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentary
Kiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.
Who is Mark Carney? The finance expert now leading Canada as PM
Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada’s election this week.
'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater
She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.
Marks & Spencer left with empty shelves amid cyber attack fallout
Retailer is grappling with the fallout from a cyber attack which has lasted over a week.
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
A probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.
Police making 'urgent inquiries' after man found in Queenstown street in a critical condition
The 33-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition.