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'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way traffic
Businesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.
History: Pat Parsons dies aged 82
Pat Parsons was made an honorary member of the multiple Napier hapu.
'Cost of living is astronomical': Auckland City Mission gets airport funding grant as it copes with spike in need
The City Mission has been busy preparing over 7,000 boxes of food this December.
Auckland couple welcome son after baby daughter’s Kabuki syndrome death
An Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
'Extreme turbulence' and planes turned around: What are your rights if your flight goes wrong?
Multiple flights in 2024 experienced violent turbulence or technical issues.
Tourism bosses told Wayne Brown his CCO reforms stood to lose $2m for major events
The mayor changed his plans after hearing from tourism bosses.
$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraud
Little did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.
'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison death
The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.
Rev Glynn Cardy: It’s the time to spread a little Christmas cheer
Whatever we do to try to spread 'a little Christmas' it will be a valued gift.
Editorial: What should PM Christopher Luxon be asking Santa for Xmas?
OPINION: An economic recovery is surely top of wish list for 2025, but what else?
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Morning quiz: Spider-Man was created in what decade?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Letters: Education, and quoting a cockatoo ...
OPINION: 'NZ businesses are inefficient, lack productivity, and show little innovation.'
'The scene from hell': Survivors reveal the true horror of NZ's worst rail disaster
A six-part series on the train crash that rocked New Zealand.
Gang patch ban: Who are the Damned Pirates, Fitus and H-Town 07?
Police intel files reveal fresh details on little-known Kiwi gangs subject to new law.
Rowena Duncum’s ‘last day’ on The Country
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Kea Kids: Exclusive interview with Santa at his Takapuna Christmas wonderland
Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids
'Proud to make a difference': Local firm gifts bikes to whānau in need
Rotorua initiative gifts 10 whānau new bikes for Christmas, fostering community joy.
'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search
The 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.
Police arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'
'I wasn't involved': Black Power president acquitted of manslaughter by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court found a detective's evidence on gang heirarchies was inadmissable.
Interislander ferry Kaiārahi resumes sailing after fault fixed
A technical issue delayed the ferry in Wellington Harbour.
Polyfest scales back: ‘They’re seeing it as a cost, rather than an investment’
Polyfest organisers are blaming the government for not fronting up more cash.
'Like an explosion': Police forensic investigation under way after pair shot in Auckland
Police could be seen cordoning off a street in the area.
Auckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical fault
The flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.
Prisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitor
The prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.
Wellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk home
A man known to the victim has been charged with assault.
‘That’s not normal’: Rescued penguin unable to move on Napier beach
Experts: Climate change pushing penguin food deeper, causing starvation.
‘In it for life’: Waka ama ‘goes far beyond competing’
Raipoia Brightwell one of special group to have competed at all Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
Man in custody after person shot in popular Waikato town
Police have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.
Police restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation busted
Investigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.