Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
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Rules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customers
The Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.
Aims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economy
An economic impact report was commissioned during the September sporting showpiece.
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Strong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrested
It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.
Greens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in Parliament
It will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
District council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former glory
Councillors reminisce about "that slide"; hope to restore domain to its former glory.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.
One person dead, five people injured in two separate Auckland crashes
Police responded to a crash in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark shortly after noon.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Trio in court charged with manslaughter
The charges come eight months after they are accused of kidnapping Shulai Wang.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Kāpiti College's kapa haka group performed on the Great Wall of China. Video / Kāpiti College
Afternoon quiz: Steak tartare is served in what way?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
The Country: Rural banking with Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Gavin Hodgson, Smiley Barrett, Grant Nisbett, Chris Hipkins.
Rotorua CBD road closed as police attend serious incident
People are asked to avoid the area.
Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problem
NZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark Mitchell
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Great cultural experience for Kāpiti College's kapa haka group.
Former finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarships
Grant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.
Jason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it means
Momoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.
'Closely monitoring': 400mm of rain to fall in 24 hours on West Coast
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
Vietnam vet to speak at Gisborne's Remembrance service tomorrow
Ex-sailors urged to attend Gisborne Remembrance Day service; speaker Desmond Omundson
Derailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 months
One last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".
Arthur Easton murder: Police get more than a dozen calls and emails after $100k reward offered
“We know there are still people who have not yet spoken to Police."
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
The only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.
Meat the Need holds online auction to help Kiwis doing it tough
“Every bid in this auction brings us closer to ... ensuring no one in NZ goes hungry."