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Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
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The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.
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'Atmospheric river': Large weather system set to strike NZ
A large weather system approaching from the Tasman Sea is set to strike mid-week.
Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years
George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.
Woolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in Christchurch
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Luxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-up
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‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleet
Winston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.
F1 star Lando Norris warms hearts of Timaru school with video response
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Ex-teacher claims unfair dismissal from top Christchurch boys’ school
Susan Mowat is giving evidence at an ERA hearing today.
‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
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‘Disgusted’: Exponents frontman Jordan Luck escapes drink driving conviction
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Damian McKenzie staying in NZ, signs long-term deal
He aims to win a championship with the Chiefs and succeed in the 2027 World Cup.
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‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updates
The new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.
Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.
‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event
One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.
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Jeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.
Person survives plane crash in Central Otago, cut out of wreckage
The badly-injured person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital for treatment.
‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his home
Peter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.
How a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an end
Ricky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.
Opinion: Celebrity Edge offers a cruise adventure for young adults
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Bruce Cotterill: Are leaders rewarded on profile rather than performance?
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Waimate homicide: Fourth person charged with Anaru Moana’s murder
Anaru Moana, was last seen on December 20, 2021. Four people are charged with his murder.
Watch: Maadi Regatta secondary schools rowing champs
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Letters: Medical mishap victims deserve better support
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Life on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team
The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission.