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Foreign Minister calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released
The deal has been at the centre of tensions between the Cook Islands and NZ.
Gisborne’s unique school blends heritage and innovation to reshape learning
'Our students are here to grow': Inside a Gisborne kura outside the mainstream.
Luxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defence
The Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.
Teen driver arrested after three injured in Auckland getaway incident
The getaway driver allegedly stole a person's handbag after crashing into their vehicle.
‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist
'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'
Puku Ora shutting down due to school lunch changes
The founders confirmed on social media that the business was closing down.
Christopher Luxon on the inquiry into public services handling of personal information
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on their findings of the inquiry into public services handling of personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
Whataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boost
Gisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
Splash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costs
Visitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.
Three burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reported
Police said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.
Afternoon quiz: What is the title of Adele’s debut album?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Gisborne team go green at Trolley Grand Prix
Members of The Broccoli Boys danced and drove in giant broccoli costumes.
Largest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggage
Cocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.
'Don't eat them': Urgent recall on popular chicken nuggets after rubber contamination fear
NZ Food Safety has warned shoppers not to eat the nuggets.
‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killing
The killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage.
Concern for missing Rotorua man: Police appeal for sightings
He was last seen on February 9 in Rotorua's Hamurana area.
AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.
‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25
More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
The Country: Winston Peters on the Paris Agreement
Winston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.
Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword
The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversy
Protesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.
Return of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to Napier
The World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
Labour condemns Govt 'covering up' bootcamp re-offending as speculation swirls
PM Christopher Luxon defends the level of detail that's being released.
Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on board
Police have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.
Wellington boosts pride events security after Destiny Church protest
Security teams will be on standby to prevent disruptions.
Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.