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Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland
Six youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / Hayden Woodward
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Aftermath of Massey houses car crash
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Glenn Phillips takes stunning catch in Champions Trophy opener
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Trump calls Zelensky a dictator, NZ banks face rate cut pressure, police recruitment struggles, and media job losses deepen.
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Wayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of Auckland
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decision
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Luxon and Willis on the OCR decision
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Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health
Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.
Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied
Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.
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Economists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.
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Mr Asia: A Forgotten History trailer
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Christopher Luxon on the inquiry into public services handling of personal information
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on their findings of the inquiry into public services handling of personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.
Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
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New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.
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Government to invest in conservation tourism
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PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+
Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights.