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Hopes for more homes, more jobs in regional deal

Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.

NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update

China fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.

Tutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi Ohomai

Changes were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.

Overnight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildings

The fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.

‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North

Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.

More landlords shocked, claiming property managers have kept their rent

Haven Living sent payment receipts for months, but says it has now repaid money owed.

‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootings

Pacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside.

‘Disrespect for science’: Docs reveal how Govt pushed controversial changes to prestigious Marsden Fund

Documents reveal how Govt made changes to Marsden Fund that outraged academic community.

Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly

Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.

Letters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war games

OPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'

Mark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patience

OPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.

Watch: On-duty officer makes a splash in Manu World Champs in Auckland

Constable Vincent Kahui joined in after much encouragement from the crowd.

‘Deliberately hyped’: China hits back at Australia's reaction to live-fire naval drills

Commercial flights had to change course after a live-fire warning.

How Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could change NZ’s climate

Study suggests Antarctic meltwater may directly influence NZ's air and ocean temperatures.

Five people injured in Canterbury crash

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.

Policeman makes a splash in Manu World Champs

Constable Vincent Kahui makes a splash in the Z Manu World Champs qualifiers in Auckland.

Senior cop acquitted of causing death in 190km/h motorcycle pursuit

The person who died had meth and cannabis in his system, the defence emphasised.

In the deep: Underwater images rise high for competitions

The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface.