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Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
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‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.
Racing: How Purdon's northern run can revitalise local scene
'Now it's go, I am really looking forward to the challenge.'
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train station
Daniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
Tuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas win
Tuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.
Leica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te Rapa
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Remains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forest
The woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Hunter-turned-Army recruit recognised as top shot
Luke Hartnell recently completed a New Zealand Army Reserve Force recruit course.
The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Congestion builds as Aucklanders flock to holiday hotspots
Traffic may worsen into the weekend, with rain predicted for much of the North Island.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.
Heavy rain, severe gusts to hit Auckland during rush hour
Strong winds hit Auckland, with gusts reaching 93km/h on the harbour bridge.
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Heavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland
'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'
Incoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.
‘Driver error’ the cause of a car crash that killed three people
A couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.
Where is John Mills? Auckland homicide probe with no body
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Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.
Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.
National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.