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Man's ‘insane’ encounter with orca near Rangitoto Island

The whale can be seen swimming up to the boat before blowing water at the camera. Video / Aaron Farrell

$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer

Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.

'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run

Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner

Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.

Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight

University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect

Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.

Afternoon quiz: In August 2022, what happened to author Salman Rushdie?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died

Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police

Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.

Watch: Early morning smash-and-grab captured on camera

'I am literally witnessing a ram raid right now ... good morning!'

Budget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boost

Budget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update

Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten

Hastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.

Letters: The standard of behaviour in Parliament is increasingly appalling

OPINION: Say what you like about Winston, but he has standards, unlike many others.

Meet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champs

The couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.

On The Up: Hawke's Bay winery turns noble rot into sweet wine success

Askerne Wines has used Botrytis on semillon grapes since 1999.

Construction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington

Starting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga Waka