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Armed police cordon off Hamilton street after serious firearms incident

Police warn it's a 'dangerous' situation.

Jacinda Ardern says she'll provide evidence to Covid Royal Commission

An official says discussions are taking place about the best way for this to happen.

Lotto numbers revealed in giant $10m Powerball draw

Time to check your Lotto numbers to see if you are $10 million richer.

Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident

Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.

Kiwi killed by elephant 'an inspiration' for community, farewell planned for next month

Alison Taylor, 67, died in Zambia alongside relative Easton Janet Taylor, 68.

'Hardly seems a priority': Greens react to moa de-extinction plans

Marama Davidson says the money could be better spent on saving endangered species.

'Looked pretty serious': Accident closes Hamilton intersection

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 3.30pm.

Fresh school holiday measles scare as infected people visit supermarket, library

All three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas.

Auckland superette worker stabbed by group of screwdriver, knife-wielding teens

The worker is back behind the counter despite suffering a wound in the confrontation.

Afternoon quiz: Which continent were pumpkins originally native to?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Ute flips onto beach in Hawke's Bay

Bollards were smashed near the community hall and playground.

David Seymour co-hosts The Country

David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Hunter McGregor, Campbell Parker, and Shane McManaway.

'Very efficient': Fine-sweeper car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five months

The vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.

'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under way

Oranga Tamariki says the trio absconded yesterday lunchtime.

Raised crossing vibrations blamed for cracks in St Johns property

Pete Williams claims vibrations from a raised crossing caused cracks at his St Johns Road property. He is seeking compensation for the damage. Video / Dean Purcell

What happens to passengers who are refused entry to New Zealand

The Herald delves into the reasons for refusing entry to New Zealand, what happens to those passengers, and the airlines forced to pay for breaking the rules. Video / Carson Bluck

Seal playing in the surf at Te Awanga Beach

Te Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael Farr

‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard death

Fines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.