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Stadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains empty

The heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.

Teen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years later

The victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.

National leads Labour in latest poll - but Hipkins' party gets big boost

Both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have gained support.

Afternoon quiz: What is the scientific name for finger and toe bones?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

$1.4b construction kicks off for 'first' mid-lane busway

The project includes new traffic lanes and a shared path for cyclists.

Severe weather set to hit much of the country over Thursday and Friday

Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService

‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort

Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.

'Worst nightmare': Dramatic footage shows man cheating death after car smashes into shop

Mayank Patel was in the Allenton Fresh Supermarket on his own when a car smashed into it.

Exclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jail

The Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.

Rock star bringing pop to BOP

Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpāmoa.Video / Tom Eley

Viral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new sound

Sophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.

Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ

There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.

NZ Herald journalists in action

New Zealand Herald multimedia journalists in the field.

Police investigating after stranger offers boy ride to school

The incident comes after the attempted abduction of a Manurewa schoolboy on Monday.

Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms

MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.

Police justified in shooting at Queen St building site gunman, IPCA finds

Matu Reid shot and killed two of his colleagues and injured others in the 2023 shooting.

Missing hiker: Family of British man to join search in Fiordland

Eli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.

Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel

Heavy rain is forecast for the region.