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Living next door to Lorde: Meet the tenant of a state home worth almost $4m

'I feel privileged being in it. It’s very peaceful.'

One critically injured after high-speed crash in Avondale

A person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ Herald

'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown

Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.

Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids

Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.

Person critically injured after overnight crash in Avondale

Police were notified of the crash on Tiverton Rd at 2.14am.

Severe weather hits New Zealand and Kiwisaver cuts not ruled out | NZ Herald News Update

Severe weather hits New Zealand, Kiwisaver cuts not ruled out and senior doctors on strike.

Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated

A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.

He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him

'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'

Will KiwiSaver be means tested after Budget 2025?

'I think the theme of this Budget is really going to be cuts to public services.'

The $4.5t spent on military could have been better used elsewhere

OPINION: Feeding birds shouldn’t be a crime.

Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win

Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.

From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities

April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.

Morning quiz: What iconic line was famously spoken by Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Kea Kids News: Mea Motu’s kid coach steps into the ring for his first fight

The gloves are on the other fists! Reporter Lachie is ringside in Gore as Mea Motu’s 10-year-old coach Zen Peach warms up for his own first official boxing match.

Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?

First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.

'Why are they letting him out?': Survivor furious as untreated rapist paroled

Christchurch man jailed for 'brutal' rape of teen paroled without sex offender treatment.

Venomous sea snake found on South Island, second NZ discovery in a week

The Department of Conservation said the snake likely arrived due to recent weather events.