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‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman final
Sheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.
One-armed golfer sinks second hole-in-one
Erasmus Theron lost his right arm during pilot training when he was 19 years old.
Maadi Regatta power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?
The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.
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Real Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and family
While the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.
Former All Blacks coach, loose forward Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie dies, aged 80
He coached the All Blacks to 58 wins in 64 matches between 1988 and 1991.
‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech
The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.
‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'
Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.
Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.
Blues crushed by Crusaders to leave title defence teetering
Last year’s dominant surge to their breakthrough title is rapidly fading from view.
'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad
Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.
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Maadi Regatta power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?
The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.
Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.
‘There is real anger’: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys side
Principals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.
‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools
Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.
Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire
Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.
How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.
'Finally have him home’: Family farewell soldier who fell in Ukraine
Dominic Abelen was laid to rest near Christchurch, two years after his death in Ukraine.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
‘40,000 punnets of chips’: Eden Park gears up for weekend sports bonanza
The Auckland stadium hosts cricket, rugby, and football over four days.
Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.
Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.
Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown
Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.
‘There is real anger’: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys side
Principals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.
‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools
Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.
Phil Gifford: The returning star who can reignite Blues
Southerners rise again, but strengthened Blues might be able to strike.
‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged
Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.
Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.
Christchurch’s new covered stadium: How to be one of 20 lucky people to get a peek inside
Te Kaha is opening its doors for a limited tour as part of the Open Christchurch festival