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A man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.
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The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.
'Profound sorrow': Gloriavale leader offers public apology for abuse at secretive sect
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Peter Burling reflects on SailGP Auckland leg
Peter Burling reflects on SailGP Auckland leg. Video / NZ Herald
‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing note
The prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.
Police investigating unexplained death of man in Stratford
The man was found dead about 11.15pm.
Watch: Dairy owner chases armed robber from store with big stick
The dairy owner shared the footage in the hopes of identifying the offender.
Upper Hutt dairy incident caught on camera
The owner of an Upper Hutt dairy was confronted by a man wielding a weapon this morning. Video / Supplied
'Won’t eat you': Jetskier’s thrilling close encounter with 5m whale shark
The 5m-long beast swam around the jetski before bumping it and moving on.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 17th-19th January
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 17th-19th January. Video / MetService
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Best seat to watch SailGP: Boys float on Auckland's harbour on picnic table
A group of spectators on a make-shift BBQ table fitted with floats and an outboard motor at the SailGP event 19 January 2025 on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Video / Ally Ford
Kim Kardashian reveals she's no longer single in The Kardashians trailer
The 44-year-old teased a new romance in a trailer for the latest season of The Kardashians. Video / Hulu
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Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?
A rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absence
His partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.
'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decision
The Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.
Wellington store owner spends over a year in hospital after brutal assault
The family of a man attacked in his store have decided to shut up shop.
Afternoon quiz: What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
PM Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
The man hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Fisherman surprised by whale shark on jetski
A fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / Supplied
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
Hawke's Bay driver wins New Zealand Stock Car Championship
Caleb Ireland, 22, was the only Hawke's Bay qualifier, but beat 219 others to the win.
Taxi driver fields Lotto calls
A taxi driver has been receiving Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number.
Sir Russell Coutts speaks to Newstalk ZB on the Auckland SailGP
Sir Russell Coutts spoke to Newstalk ZB about the Auckland Sail GP and his future plans for the event. Video / NZ Herald
Crack down: Wellington police target ‘antisocial’ road users in city sting
Wellington police impounded cars and ticketed drivers in a city-wide road user sting.
How a 12-year-old Kiwi took home a medal at a world sailing regatta
Sometimes even the smallest people can make the biggest difference.
'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks out
Three men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.
Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
How surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24
His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.
Auckland’s weather forecast goes downhill: Showers, strong winds forecast amid SailGP
Increasing cloud expected for City of Sails, along with showers, and a daily high of 24C.