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Behaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warships
Defence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.
Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
Four people hospitalised after chemical incident on ship at Lyttelton Port
Emergency services are at the scene treating the men.
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The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
‘Is that Ticketek?’: Christchurch woman receives 7-8 wrong number calls per day
Incorrect Google Maps number directs daily Ticketek customer queries to frustrated woman.
Eight hospitalised after gas leak at Timaru factory
The ammonia leak occurred at a factory in Washdyke after 9.30pm.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
Motorcyclist critically injured after collision with truck, Christchurch motorway closed
The Serious Crash Unit is on site, and the road will be closed for some time.
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’
Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.
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New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
‘The signing of the year’: Reinvention of James O’Connor
James O'Connor has much to offer the Crusaders - both on the field and off it.
Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back
OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
The race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports.
Property Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso
'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'
'He's like another coach': Young Crusaders star hails O'Connor's impact
The Wallaby described Taha Kemara as the most naturally gifted No 10 he has played with.
Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm.
‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attack
Fans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Harbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes
Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.
Man jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rape
The man was jailed for 17 years for decades of abuse.
Touchdown: Crowds flock as legendary Air Force Hercules lands for final time
One of the last RNZAF C-130H Hercules touched down at its final resting place today.
Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
Otago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency callout
Emergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
Family of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsible
He lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.
‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre reference
Fans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.
‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
The race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.