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Rugby’s newest rivalry prepares to ignite this weekend
Moana Pasifika could change the complexion of their sibling rivalry with the Blues.
'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fire
A Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.
Canterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gems
How three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.
Shenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in Tasman
The crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.
Flying Jetstar’s world-first route between NZ and Australia
The airline's latest year-round flight gives Kiwis a new 'shortcut to the tropics'.
NZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changes
Report by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.
Advocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracks
Gun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.
On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
National MP involved in religious group at centre of sexual abuse investigation
The MP said he had an association to the sect 'through my family'.
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Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
'I refuse to remain silent': Former Hato Pāora College student speaks out as priest is jailed
Father Michael O'Donnell abused students, often targeting them at the tuck shop.
Hurricanes ponder No 10 move for All Blacks outside back
The Hurricanes face the Crusaders on Friday in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Man who raped, murdered schoolgirl makes ‘limited progress’ in 33 years behind bars
Paul David Bailey was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of Kylie Smith.
Editorial: NZ’s lack of e-waste policy needs urgent attention
OPINION: About 71% of Auckland’s kerbside bins contained e-waste in a recent audit.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
Guilty: Man abducted and raped drunk woman he followed home from a bar
The jury took under three hours to reach a verdict in Christchurch.
Christchurch, Bromley industrial fire
A large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.
Watch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across city
The fire appears to be related to an electrical company.
Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.
Small Business: Reigniting the need for breakfast with Fuller
Dane Fuller talks to Tom Raynel about his small business, Fuller Overnight Oats.
‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.
‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.
Crusaders earn first win in Fiji against Drua
The Crusaders made a fast start to beat the Fijian Drua.
Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.
Watch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.
Second person dies days after crash near Christchurch
The crash happened on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd on Thursday.
‘Grab your warmest jacket’: Temps to plummet in south as heavy rain lifts in north
Dunedin experienced its highest temperature of the year on Friday.
Auckland’s big day kicks off: Sports fans spoiled for choice
Moana Pasifika, Auckland FC, Blues and Blues Women are all in action this evening.
The surprising pathway for promising NZ female athletes into top US colleges
Volleyball is the second biggest sport among secondary students in NZ.
Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Music festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 women
He filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.
‘Long way to go’: Blues confident of Super Rugby playoff push
The Blues have won one of their six Super Rugby Pacific games this season.