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'We just get on with it': Northland farmers prepare for threat of Cyclone Vaianu

The newest threat comes from Cyclone Vaianu as it makes a beeline for New Zealand.

08 Apr 06:00 AM

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Early morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police say

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'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

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'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.

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Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern

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'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacher

Unexplained death: Mystery as person dies at Christchurch address

Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

How new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standards

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'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

Mother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care

'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costs

'America has blinked' – limits of military force exposed

‘Transformation goes both ways’: World Vision CEO’s message to Kiwis

Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern

Fuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay

Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on

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Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

Are you $10m richer? Check your Powerball ticket now

Unexplained death: Mystery as person dies at Christchurch address

'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Afternoon quiz: Which actor voiced Kitt in the TV series Knight Rider?

Police link two late-night assaults in Christchurch, including park stabbing

Viv Beck: Midtown’s $10b transformation takes shape around NZICC

Inside Auckland’s push to turn big data into a truly ‘smart’ city

Gary Blick: Five council decisions driving Auckland’s economy

Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub

Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on

'Wait and see': PM cautious on Iran ceasefire as fuel shock fears linger

Unexplained death: Mystery as person dies at Christchurch address

Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on

'We had our hands tied': The reason why Super Rugby only had three games over Easter weekend

Are you $10m richer? Check your Powerball ticket now

'Dynamic retrospective': Jason Derulo sets date for Auckland arena show

How new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standards

'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costs

'We just get on with it': Northland farmers prepare for threat of Cyclone Vaianu

Early morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police say

'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advances

Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern

'The fuel bill is our biggest hurt': Transport companies warn of price pain ahead

‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling town

Maadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta

Southland meatworks evacuated after fire triggers toxic gas scare

Catamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocks

New chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigade

Napier's MTG museum to be renamed

Spark services in Wellington restored after 'outage' cuts mobile, broadband

‘Suspicious’ overnight farm fuel takes

Boil-water notice lifted as faulty test tap blamed for E. coli scare

Teen faces driving and assault charges after out-of-control Auckland house party

Fresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolen

Nearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban Hastings

The council telco business that could sell for $1b

Global dairy prices fall for first time this year

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