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Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.
Almost 60kg of greenstone seized by Customs at border returned to hapū
“Pounamu is part of who we are."
A summary of Philip Polkinghorne's sentencing on meth charges
The 71-year-old retired eye surgeon admitted possessing methamphetamine and a meth pipe. Video / Aja Lethaby / Mike Scott
'Gutted': Office for Māori Crown Relations set to lose 40% of its staff
The “flawed” plan would be a significant setback, PSA representative says.
‘A scary conversation’: American Indian tribal leader on Treaty Principles Bill and indigenous sovereignty
"It’s really something we’re all too familiar with.”
Billy Webb Challenge a great success in Whanganui
Rigtec Engineering Billy Webb Challenge a great success.
Afternoon quiz: The Öresund Bridge connects which two Nordic countries?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
1.4km a day 'marathon' to raise funds for Cancer Society
GEC Cancer Society recommends 1.4km Gisborne seaside route for fundraiser
‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically
A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.
September red meat exports reflect complex global conditions
Meat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.
New council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling range
Waikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.
Serious injuries after quad bike crash near Taradale, Napier
Two people, one in a serious condition and one moderate, were taken to hospital.
How to reignite the spark in your long term relationship
Herald speaks to a researcher and expert in Sexual Health and Relationships about how couples can experience that honeymoon high again. Video / Carson Bluck
'Rotovegas you're in trouble, baby': Momoa warms up for Rotorua show
The Hollywood star is keen to introduce his bandmates to sulphur and 'group bathing'.
Large Auckland grass fire out, say Fenz
Firefighters and a helicopter remain at the scene after flames doused.
‘It’s not really a threat, it’s a promise’: Official sued by Donald Trump warns of post-election lawsuits
The Herald speaks to an official on the front line of America's election.
'Total arrogance': Endangered chicks found dead in tyre tracks on Hawke’s Bay wetland
HBRC does not allow motor bikes of any description where the birds' bodies were found.
Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.
Fundraiser for suicide charity that prompted Mike King's comments granted liquor licence
The approval comes a day before the scheduled show tomorrow.
Health Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressure
Auditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
Polkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittal
Judge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.
IronMāori headlines huge weekend in the Bay
A second weekend in a row of huge visitor numbers in Hawke's Bay.
'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficit
The council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.
One person arrested after child sexually assaulted near Auckland park
A nearby primary school and preschool were on high alert following the incident.
MP’s ‘f***ing racist’ comment has ‘fallen short’ of expectations, says Te Pāti Māori
The party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.
Farm cadet training facility for Hawke's Bay
The training facility will be at a 3600ha sheep and beef farm, Moeangiangi.
The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.
Disaster Relief Fund Trust received $3.1m in public donations
Trustees thank community for 'kindness and generosity'; 561 applications supported
Westpac community banker operates every second Tuesday in Wairoa
Trial banking service in Wairoa