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'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staff

There is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.

Social groups respond to Green MP saying they told her of police throwing away homeless items

The Sallies say they would raise any concerns with police directly.

Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back

The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.

Alleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for now

The man is accused of burgling a home while armed with a knife.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live announces first ever NZ tour

Eden Park, Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sky Stadium will host the gravity-defying stunt show.

Glen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment award

The Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.

Alleged offender targeting lone female passengers on buses arrested

Police received reports of several incidents earlier this month.

Wellington trains back running but major delays expected

Metlink, the region’s passenger rail operator, has received clearance to resume services.

‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?

Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.

Questions over Eden Park freebies and proposed electorate boundary changes | NZ Herald News Update

Questions raised over Auckland councillors receiving freebies from Eden Park and major changes are being proposed to electorates in the lower North Island. Video / NZ Herald, Getty

‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults

Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.

Richard Harman: Power struggle defines Auckland-Wellington relations

Project Auckland: Under Brown, the council has clawed some power back from Wellington.

Why the All Whites' World Cup qualification matters for NZ football

The All Whites qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 win over New Caledonia.

Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels

The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.

‘Campus-like feel’: Inside Argosy’s new development in Auckland

Argosy’s emphasis on greening its retrofitted portfolio helps attract long-term tenants.

Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence

A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.

Homicide investigation launched after man found with head injuries in Wellington

Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.