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One seriously injured after Christmas Day water incident
Emergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.
‘It’s frustrating’: Driver wrongly accused in petrol theft mix-up speaks out
The misreading of a licence plate is causing headaches for an innocent Auckland driver.
Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.
Afternoon quiz: Canasta is part of which family of card games?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Four-day tests a smart move for modern cricket
OPINION: The Boxing Day Test in Oz highlights NZ's lack of a similar cricket tradition.
Watch: ‘Extraordinary numbers’ - Auckland City Mission’s Xmas market feeds hundreds
Christmas celebrates what's good in the world, the mission's kaumātua says.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Anglican Church leaders say they support Te Tiriti in Christmas message
'We hīkoi to Parliament because we hope.'
‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence award
Bryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award
Christmas Day at Auckland City Mission
About 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.
‘From our family to yours’: Luxon shares Christmas message
He also shared a photo of the Luxon household donning festive pyjamas on Christmas Eve.
Wine and whenua: Meet the NZ winemakers blending Māoritanga with grapes
United in the values of tiaki (care), mana (respect) and hihiko (ingenuity).
Napier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston Peters
Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.
Man made his own bullets, 3D-printed guns while under protection order
The guns he printed were called FGC-9s, short for "f*** gun control".
Kim Dotcom shares first photo since serious stroke
Kim Dotcom has shared a photo of himself with family, wishing followers a Merry Christmas.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
'What a feast we had': A 1930s farming Christmas
"After tea, we had a concert and all declared that it was the merriest we had ever seen."
Bin removal at popular lake causes two-year stink
The holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.
Officers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into court
Knives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.
From micro-pumps to ‘Holy Grail’: What is the next breakthrough treatment for diabetics?
After the rollout of continuous blood monitors, what could come next?
Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.
Morning quiz: According to the Bible, who ordered a servant to cut off Samson's hair?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Rainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyond
MetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Kea Kids: Christmas secrets revealed!
Where do Christmas trees come from? Why are treats left for Santa and his reindeer? Reporter Mark explores the meaning and origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.
'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plot
The plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.
Why this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meat
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Why Rotorua’s Christmas Day forecast might dampen your plans
Rain expected in Rotorua from Christmas afternoon, continuing through Boxing Day.
Why tractor fans should head to Southland
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.