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Koepka's return to PGA Tour opens door for LIV stars to follow

A new one-off policy lets only Koepka, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith return.

Former Panama leader on trial over political bribery scandal

The 'Car Wash' payments scandal has put two former Peruvian presidents behind bars.

Bret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion

The comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.

Inside the 90-minute race to give baby Luna a new heart

New York Times: Baby Luna's rare heart transplant and the surgeon who saved her.

Slick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in Hastings

The two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track.

Southland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for now

Police allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.

Former French police officers face jail for cocaine scheme

A total of 9kg of the drug was replaced with sugar paste.

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Paramount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance wants WBD to share more details of its rival offer.

Heart failure deaths have accelerated in US since Covid pandemic

Mortality is climbing faster since 2020 after years of decline, new research shows.

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple says its own Apple Intelligence will still handle on-device AI privately.

Marriage proposal at Brisbane concert goes awry – but was it a stunt?

The crowd watched as the woman shook her head and fled the stage.

Melbourne cold case: A$1m reward over 1976 disappearance of girl, 8

More than 250 officers searched over 6000 properties in the original investigation.

Radio Hauraki’s former party house sells after $1m price drop

Local family fell in love with the harbour views.

Gold hits record high, dollar slides as Trump-Powell clash escalates

Ex-Fed chiefs, some Republicans back Powell.

How old is too old for a home loan?

Advisers say many banks now expect home loans to be cleared by age 70.

Child dies, man injured after house fire rips through Melbourne home

An adult from the house is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Premier pays tribute to cattle farmer found dead after deadly bushfires rip through Victoria

Maxwell Hobson, 78, died trying to escape the Longwood fire.

Man arrested after body of missing woman found south of Brisbane

The woman, 46, was found with serious injuries at a home in Buccan.

ASB Classic; Defending champion Gael Monfils on his title defence

Defending champion Gael Monfils on his Auckland preparation, retirement and why he is playing without pressure.

'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool

Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.

Trump to meet sidelined opposition leader Machado as Venezuela frees prisoners

Rights groups warn between 800 and 1200 people remain jailed.

Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll

Rights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.

UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

Ofcom will test if X breached the UK's new Online Safety Act.

How ‘Mr Nobody’ in a small-town school took on Putin

NYT: When war began, Russia changed the curriculum. Pavel Talankin filmed what happened.

'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity

Charlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.

'I'm not defending anything': Why Gael Monfils is taking different approach to ASB Classic

Monfils became the oldest ATP title winner since 1977 with last year's Classic win.

How an egg a day could boost brain health

Telegraph: Regular egg intake could reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.

How one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hours

The TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.

Tears of gratitude: How Rotorua's generosity changed one family's Christmas

She made peace with having no presents or proper meal. The Christmas Appeal changed that.

‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsen

They had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 13

Can you get a hat-trick?

Treasury boss on bolstering the books in absence of high house prices and immigration

Iain Rennie on where growth is coming from, and what he believes needs to change.

Kevin Page: I started chemo on Boxing Day – this has been my biggest surprise so far

OPINION: Four doctors in varying degrees of seniority came in and delivered the bad news.

Black Caps’ 2026 wishlist: Williamson hits magic mark, Australian redemption

OPINION: What we want to see New Zealand’s cricketers achieve over the next 12 months.

Letters: A message to the Govt from an Iranian Kiwi

OPINION: We respectfully ask the New Zealand Government to be our voice during this time.

Wounded Kiwi sniper carried injured brother – former SAS member – through intense rocketfire in Ukraine

Once his twin was in hospital the young NZ soldier hitchhiked back to the front line.

Morning quiz: What is the capital of Vanuatu?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Letters: Formal dress for Mayor Tim’s farewell? What a load of bull**** and jellybeans

OPINION: Let's honour Tim Shadbolt in the colourful manner in which he lived.

Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets

OPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative.

Third member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppies

The odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.

Karaka Millions show goes on even as tragedy strikes famous racing family

Racing family rocked by bushfires tragedy as they prepare for Karaka Millions meeting.

After Ice shooting, Minneapolis mayor emerges with blunt rebuke of Trump

Jacob Frey's reaction is shaped by a tenure of crises, including George Floyd's killing.

‘He’s a maximalist’: Inside Trump’s gold leaf-wrapped Oval Office

New York Times: More gold, portraits, flags, flourishes and decorations than before.

How iwi are reshaping investment and driving the next growth wave

Iwi setting sights on global infrastructure and renewable energy deals.

Germany plans Nato mission to protect Greenland

British troops could be part of ‘Arctic Sentry’ operation to deter US threats.

Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell

A heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.

'Not traditional whakapapa': Popular hot pools changes its name after three decades

OPINION: Changing the name of Parakai Hot Pools isn't erasing history - it's restoring it.

NZ film-making royalty quietly sells her West Auckland bach

Niki Caro and her architect husband owned spot close to where Jane Campion shot The Piano.

Red carpet highlights at the Golden Globes

Red carpet highlights at the Golden Globes. Video / Getty

Have wealthy Kiwis soured on the 1990s' most expensive suburb?

Homes in the waterfront strip have plunged in value since market peak.

Where house prices dropped the most in 2025 - and where they kept on climbing

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Birthday girl dodges fireball after hydrogen balloons ignite at party

CCTV footage captured the moment cake sparklers ignited the blaze.

Boxing Day shopping tumbles more than 10%, loses out to Black Friday

Kiwi shoppers spent $51.2 million during last year's Boxing Day sales.

Party where teen hit by car was 'huge' and 'out-of-control': witnesses

An witness says they 'heard the car screech, then hit something'.

Inside David Wardle’s adult LEGO obsession

“kidulting” adults reconnecting with childhood through play. Video \ Jason Dorday

Redundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal finding

The ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.

From Lego to Labubu: Why adults are spending billions on toys for themselves

Adults have taken over from kids as the most important age segment in the toy industry.

Firearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming case

Angela Brazier will step down as Firearms Safety Authority boss in April.

Powell probe: US prosecutors open criminal investigation into Fed chairman

NY Times: Trump has attacked Powell for resisting his demands to slash interest rates.

Armed police swarm Auckland city centre after gun scare

Armed officers took the 28-year-old man into custody about 4.45pm.

Tauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incident

The person is the second local to die at the swimming spot in as many summers.

Market close: Rakon takeover bid fails to lift NZ sharemarket

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,683.29, down 12.96 points or 0.09%.

Man who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honest

But a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.

Why it’s healthy to keep wine, pasta and chocolate on the menu in January

Telegraph: Restrictive new year diets don't work. Here's what to do instead.

Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic

Ranked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.

Person critical after water-related incident at an Opotiki property

Emergency services were called to Wellington St, near Union St about 3.10pm.