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Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescues paraglider
One person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach. Video / Supplied
South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
Police say 14-year-old behind carjacking that resulted in woman losing her finger
Henderson-Massey Local Board member says carjacking an isolated incident
Further Mpox cases confirmed after Queenstown Winter Pride Festival
Five cases of Mpox have now been confirmed as of today.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetService
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
How to pick the right school for your child
While academic results might put single-gender schools in lead, there is more to consider.
Person has critical injuries after paraglider crash at Auckland's Muriwai Beach
Police are assisting other emergency services at the southern end of the beach.
Hit and run death: Former All Black's daughter pleads guilty
Former All Black's daughter Helena Cribb pleads guilty hit and run death.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the second iPhone model?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Police seek footage of fatal SH5 crash
One person died at the scene and three people were seriously injured.
‘Stop throwing mud’: Health NZ hits back at extraordinary claims
A Health NZ leader has responded to claims made at a Parliamentary inquiry.
Teen refugee returns to ref at Aims Games
Samana and her family fled Afghanistan and arrived in New Zealand in 2021.
The Country: Shane Jones on mill closures and energy prices
Shane Jones, Duncan Humm, Jamie Molloy, Chris Russell.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
All Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournament
Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.
School's only male teacher is a winner with students
Trevor Harvey explains what it's like to be the only male teacher at his school.
Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts
Three months later, Budget papers have been released.
Police investigate unexplained death in Auckland's Beach Haven
Emergency services were called to the scene around 10am.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution by asking her to resign
Lawyers for Tana making their case that she was unlawfully ejected from the party.
Shane Reti on the government's five health targets
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announcing details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets. Video / Mark Mitchell
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
'They are entitled to closure': Developer's delays in paying migrant workers 'inexcusable'
Malcolm Herbert challenged the ERA's ruling but then made 'no attempt' to follow it up.
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Phone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's death
Questions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
After Māori King's death, waka crew pay tribute
'It was everything. It was magical. And fitting for a king.'
Wellington council considering $1500 grants to struggling businesses
One councillor suggested the fund was 'not meaningful'.
How Phillimore Properties came to own Future House
Future House could have been developed as offices. Instead, it became a privately owned hub for deep-tech innovation. Video / Dean Purcell
They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'
He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.