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Toxic algal bloom warning issued for Ōkawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti.
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A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
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Ronnie Kivalu's double life was exposed when he was caught red-handed with the meth.
Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.
Vehicles damaged, one injured on Interislander ferry sailing
KiwiRail said one person has been injured on the Cook Strait crossing.
Massive waves slam Interislander ferry
The ferry was sailing in rough seas, sending sheets of water over its bow. Video / James Butcher
Afternoon quiz: What kind of sea creature is scampi?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
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Metservice Severe weather 27-29 December. Video / Metservice
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Metservice National weather 27-29 December. Video / Metservice
'Gorgeous': Travellers on their OE reflect on life in the Bay
'A piece of me will be left here when I leave.'
Skyline Rotorua collaborates with pro athletes and local trail builders on new downhill track.
Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown kicks up a stink after waterfront pool declared unsafe for swimming
Actual testing of the pool is needed, says the mayor.
Hawke’s Bay wild weather: Tree knocks out power, vehicle hits rockslide, SH2 blockage
There are 'trees down in many places' on the main road between Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
Motorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delays
Police say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.
Napier Port teams up with partner port to buy $36m dredging ship
The investment means Napier Port will co-own a dredging ship.
Search continues for man who swam away from police during chase
Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.
Summer quiz: Mt Fuji is on which Japanese island?
Test your brains with the Herald’s summer quiz.
Do Māori have rights other New Zealanders don’t have?
The issue has been brought into sharp focus by the Treaty Principles Bill.
Helicopter searching for man missing in water in Ōhope
The man fled from police on Christmas day and swam away. Video / Alanah Eriksen
Gisborne’s Williams a winner in cup fashion stakes
'I love going to the races, drinking champagne and having a bet'
Auckland motorway cleared after police officers shepherd geese to safety
A 'significant number' of geese blocked State Highway 18 this morning.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Audrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just surviving
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Audrey Young.
Watch: Boyband superstar spotted singing at exclusive golf club
He could be seen singing in front of a small crowd at Tara Iti.
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Search for man who swam from police and strong winds could close lanes on the Harbour Bridge today. Video / NZ Herald
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA building
The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.
Fire in Piha RSA building
A fire ripped through Piha RSA building overnight. Video / Supplied
Protecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's working
The Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.
Northlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyard
Northlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland
The island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'
Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.
'He has clawed together considerable influence': How a cat became 'mayor' of a NZ suburb
Mayor Kirsten Wise said she and Sooty had bonded over a mutual dislike of tuna.