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More than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.
Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.
Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
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Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
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Luxon will call other world leaders today in a bid to save the trading system.
Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic
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Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs
Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs
Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final
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Bottle store and tavern close after being stripped of liquor licences
The closures have some Welcome Bay locals and businesses concerned.
Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.
'Serial and prolific:' Woman who stole $25k worth of goods has 150 dishonesty convictions
Now she's appealed her two years, six months jail term saying it's manifestly excessive.
Snooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful Sound
Watchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run again
Barry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.
'Significant global event': Willis calls for calm as Trump pauses tariffs
Kiwi dollar jumps after pause announcement.
'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cuts
Each team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.
Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.
NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs
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Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
Letters: Long way to go before we have a Defence Force that meets our needs
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News snippets from the Far North.
Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply
Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.
14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses
'How far I've come': Valedictorian's journey of renewal and success
Elijah Rogers is graduating with a BA in Māori as an EIT valedictorian.