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Argentina mourns as flash floods claim 16 lives, more missing

Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP

‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll

The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.

The Government looks for investors to help build the Northland Expressway

The Government is looking for investors to help build the first section of the Northland Expressway. Video / Mark Mitchell

Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway

The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.

Family of 501 who died after Ōrere Point tasering launch fundraiser to fly body home

Family say he grew up in Australia but was deported in 2017 under the 501 law.

‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglect

Inspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th

MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th. Video / MetService

Luxon reinforces India free-trade deal promise ahead of visit

The deal was promised by the end of the term.

Union wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury ban

Council of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.

'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers

'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'

'Absolutely nuts': Three golfers smash aces in 24 hours

Three golfers each scoring a hole in one in the space of 24 hours.

‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland

Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy

'I was just there to have a crack': East Coast Young Farmer winner

"Hopefully I can surprise a few people and bring the East Coast its first win since 2007."

‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants

Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.

'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 years

Several families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.

Afternoon quiz: Which actor portrays Bob Dylan in the film A Complete Unknown?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown

The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.

Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’

Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.