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Mercury hits thirsty 30s again in Hawke’s Bay
It was a warm welcome for one of the bigger cruise-liner visits of the summer.
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook
NZ GM of Kennards Hire on the equipment hire industry and post-recession outlook Video / NZ Herald
'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history
'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'
'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's suffering
Young dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.
Coromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custody
Police have advised members of the public to avoid the area.
Thousands of iron athletes descend on Taupō
Taupō is full to overflowing as 6200 athletes plus supporters arrive in town.
Businessman acquitted on all charges in strangulation case
The jury was asked to weigh whether it was a case of strangulation or self-defence.
Afternoon quiz: In which part of Manhattan is Times Square located?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Te Ruanui ram sale at Matawhero yards baa-rilliant
'Craig and Yvonne have done a lovely job with them'
Three Strikes legislation passes final hurdle in Parliament
Legislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
Man, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex acts
He has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.
Why curriculum changes could ignite cultural controversies in NZ
Teachers worry about public and political interference in curriculum rewrites.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
How Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action
"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”
Govt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's future
Kaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.
The winners and losers of local politics - who is at risk at next year's elections?
On the Tiles: Local Edition runs through the big political winners and losers of 2024.
The Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dry
Chris Brandolino, Kate Scott, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Barry Soper.
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.
Room full of guns discovered in West Auckland home
Police seized 15 firearms, two of which were later established as being air rifles.
Home sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for opening
Te Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex
Iwi leader Bayden Barber sick of freedom campers at Waimarama Beach ‘doing their business wherever’
Littering is the most common issue with freedom campers
'Common sense prevailed': Mānawatu-Tararua Highway won’t be tolled
A proposed $4.30 toll each way on the 11.5km highway was near-unanimously opposed.
'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue award
Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.
Gisborne District Council news: 2933 logging trucks of woody debris cleared from beaches
News from around Tairāwhiti.
Fire and Emergency boss turns hose on bullying, harassment: 'Enough is enough'
Service's reputation is being tarnished by those acting inappropriately, its CEO says.
Rare dolphin spotted in Auckland's Waitematā Harbour
A Hector's or critically endangered Māui dolphin has been spotted in the Waitematā Harbour, just over a month before the Auckland SailGP event. Video / Jason Britten
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
What Tipene's return as a charter school means for South Auckland
Tipene, a former St Steven’s School, reopens in 2025, catering to Years 9 and 10.