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PM Luxon speaks after 'constructive' meeting with China President Xi Jinping
The pair met for the first time on the sidelines of Apec in Peru this morning.
Brian Tamaki convoy causes chaos as it arrives in Auckland
The Destiny Church leader and his supporters are travelling on State Highway 1 from Mercer in Waikato to Auckland Domain for their “Make New Zealand Great Again” rally.
'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdose
Trevor Flood was being treated for cancer when he suffered a significant brain injury.
'Free Palestine' counter protesters await Brian Tamaki's supporters
As Brian Tamaki leads a protest to display only the New Zealand flag, protestors await him in Auckland with the Palestinian flag flying. Video / NZ Herald
Taupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony Awards
The play won eight award categories.
Treaty Principles Bill ‘inviting civil war’, former PM says
'I would fight against it. Māori have every reason to fight against it.'
'We will have your bib ready': Flight cancellations cause Queenstown Marathon woes
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon.
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
Luxon in Peru, Hīkoi continues and Brian Tamaki protests | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon is in Peru, weather has affected many hoping to run in the Queenstown marathon today and Brian Tamaki prepares to hold a 'Make New Zealand Great Again' rally.
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon
The flights were carrying hundreds of athletes ahead of Saturday morning’s race.
Man woken from coma by Coldplay music joins band on stage in Auckland
A man who was in a coma claims he was woken by listening to Coldplay music. Whilst attending Auckland's show he was brought on stage.
Family given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze home
Earlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
Sea Cadet Corps grows thanks to Hamilton warrant officer
Warrant Officer Cadet Oliver Evans, 18, wins the Cadet of the Year 2024.
Traffic mayhem expected as Brian Tamaki convoy to head up SH1 to Auckland
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is leading a convoy up SH1.
John Jenkins: Prestissimo’s win adds to breeding windfall for Hastings owner
OPINION: Three-year-old recorded a win at only her second start.
Viva's Top 60 Auckland Restaurants Supreme Winner 2024
Dining out editor Jesse Mulligan and deputy editor Johanna Thornton discuss the supreme winner in Viva's Top 60 Auckland Restaurants 2024. Video / VIVA
Rethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick Stewart
OPINION: For a healthy 65-year-old Kiwi, living into their 90s is increasingly probable.
The Hawke's Bay artists creating kiwi sculptures for a trail in Napier
Two local artists join the Kiwi Art Trail's team creating giant sculptures.
The Hawke's Bay pop teen whose TikTok success has captured the eye of Los Angeles
From her honest songwriting and stage presence, Liberty’s songs are resonating.
Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked
The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.
'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy
“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.
First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments
The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.
Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology
Christopher Longhurst speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
Roast chicken with nutty stuffing
A nutty stuffing fragrant with herbs elevates this roast chicken to something special.
'Time to go well beyond sorry': What NZ churches have to do after abuse in care report
A survivor abused by four clergymen believes churches can change - but are not there yet.
'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch
The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ
Letters: Treaty bill a destructive waste of time; MPs' haka childish behaviour
OPINION: 'We must firmly reject this ignorant and racist Treaty Principles Bill.'
Claire Trevett: National gets spooked as David Seymour plays a blinder on Treaty Principles Bill
OPINION: National has moved to try to reassure its base as pressure grows on Treaty Bill.
Luxon to use Apec to prepare for China charm offensive
Luxon is at Apec in Peru - and will met with China's Xi Jinping this morning
‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple
Despite complications, Colthurst plans to deliver a healthy baby to the supportive couple.