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OPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.
Temu launches investigation after charger sparks Auckland fire: 'deeply concerned'
The blaze caused significant damage to the top floor of the family's house.
Mongrel Mob Barbarians gathering in Nelson leads to 12 arrests and 180 infringements
Police undertook more than 2800 breath tests during the weekend.
Where's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missing
Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.
Summer stinker: Wastewater overflow leaves 34 Auckland beaches unsafe to swim
Four inner harbour beaches have also been black-flagged as 'do no swim'.
Air NZ Wellington to Sydney flight diverted to Auckland
The flight was diverted to Auckland.
Multiple injuries in Otago crash that has closed State Highway 1
Two are injured and one is in a 'serious condition' following a single-vehicle crash.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
Chris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conference
Leader Chris Hipkins addressed Labour Party members at his party’s annual conference in Christchurch, as the party inches closer to campaigning. Video / NZ Herald
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Afternoon quiz: What is the hottest part of a flame?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
'I’m horribly ashamed': What did a lawyer spend $700k of his client’s money on?
Aaron Nicholls couldn't tell a tribunal exactly what he'd spent his client's money on.
Hipkins says ‘yes’ to Dunedin Hospital and ‘no’ to Aukus
The party is closer to campaigning on a wealth or capital gains tax at the next election.
Website warning: Cheap Temu charger sparks Auckland house fire
A cheap phone charger bought online resulted in a fire which tore through a family home.
Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji petition gains youth support
A petition for a Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains thousands of signatures.
Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two years
The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.
Damage after house fire sparked by cheap phone charger
A house on Auckland's North Shore suffered serious damage after a cheap phone charger caught fire. Video / Layne Sparks via TikTok
Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.
Hot rods rev up for Toy Run to aid sick children
Bay Rodders collect toys for sick kids in Tauranga's annual Toy Run on December 6.
Man critically injured after ‘serious incident’ in Porirua
Police say the event was an 'isolated incident involving people known to each other'.
Hikurangi Subduction Zone: What overseas quakes just revealed about NZ’s biggest natural hazard
A major study reveals more about the mysterious mechanics of NZ's largest disaster threat.
Labour to vote on policy, concern over social housing settings | NZ Herald News Update
Labour to vote on policy today at party conference. Concerns over new social housing settings. House prices rise for first time in seven months. Video | NZ Herald
Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot
Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.
One dead after Auckland single-vehicle crash
Police said the road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
Plot twist: From $125m food-kit empire to film - couple pour $10m into their own NZ feature movie
An extraordinary story – worthy of its own film – is unfolding behind a new NZ movie.
'The worst social media dicks are former Kiwis who go abroad and then tell everyone here how s*** NZ is'
Queenstown-based creative talks about his dreams - and what NZ needs right now.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills take Hawke’s Bay talent to Las Vegas world champs
'It’s not just a competition, it’s a trip to the fight capital.'
'Death spiral' warning for public transport in Hawke’s Bay as NZTA issues new targets
'The problem with dramatically increasing fares is that fewer people will take the bus.'
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins owes us an apology for ruinous Covid vaccine mandates
OPINION: A lot of people were hurt by the mandates. More people are angry about them.
'Off their phones': Poll finds Kiwis want social media restricted for kids
Dr Samantha Marsh: 'It's a public health issue that requires regulation'.
Rise of new farming sector in the 1930s
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.