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![Three people missing after car plunges into river in Marlborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Three people missing after car plunges into river in Marlborough
The car had five occupants, and only two have been accounted for.
![Can we warn Kiwis seconds before a big earthquake hits?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Can we warn Kiwis seconds before a big earthquake hits?
NZ doesn't yet have an earthquake early warning system, but scientists are paving the way.
![Rescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life rafts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Rescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life rafts
The incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
![Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon and 'rich prick' politicians can’t win when it comes to property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon and 'rich prick' politicians can’t win when it comes to property
OPINION: Conspiracies around Luxon's house sale are much sexier than the boring truth.
![Letters: The truth about teacher-only days; higher speeds pointless in cities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Letters: The truth about teacher-only days; higher speeds pointless in cities
OPINION: Also in today's letters — crime crackdown, 'ordinary' Kiwis, and MPs on TV.
![Seniors drinks soiree banned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Seniors drinks soiree banned
Kāinga Ora has banned a group of its elderly tenants from holding afternoon drinks even though they say they always finish up by 6pm. Video / Dean Purcell
![The Puppeteer — inside the fantasy world of a woman who has catfished for 23 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
The Puppeteer — inside the fantasy world of a woman who has catfished for 23 years
'Facebook predator' Natalia Burgess is again creating false identities online.
!['You're not welcome': Members want Polkinghorne banned from exclusive club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'You're not welcome': Members want Polkinghorne banned from exclusive club
KC claims Polkinghorne has breached the rules, brought club into disrepute.
![Misspelled road signs called out by residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
![Revealed: Why WorkSafe dropped prosecution against police over Head Hunter's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Revealed: Why WorkSafe dropped prosecution against police over Head Hunter's death
Death of Taranaki 'Ardie' Fuimaono will be investigated by IPCA and Coroner instead.
![Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
![Vege tips: Chop and drop - your soil will thank you](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Vege tips: Chop and drop - your soil will thank you
Opinion: With the warmer weather looming, it's time to get your soil well-fed.
![Shane Te Pou: Losing a sister - my grief is deep and dark but we also celebrate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Shane Te Pou: Losing a sister - my grief is deep and dark but we also celebrate
OPINION: I accept that my life will never be the same without my sister.
![Morning quiz: Which country is considered to be the birthplace of wine?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Morning quiz: Which country is considered to be the birthplace of wine?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
![Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga
Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.
![Turmoil at the pool club: Top players banned amid bullying and match-fixing claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Turmoil at the pool club: Top players banned amid bullying and match-fixing claims
Top ranked New Zealand women claim unfair treatment amid bans from country biggest cue sports club. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
![NPC: Wellington Lions sink Magpies' home finals bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
NPC: Wellington Lions sink Magpies' home finals bid
The Magpies were made to pay for ill-discipline and defensive lapses.
![Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues
A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ
![Protesters say Govt proposal to toll Manawatū highway 'a disgrace'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Protesters say Govt proposal to toll Manawatū highway 'a disgrace'
The Government is proposing to toll a new four-lane expressway being built over the Ruahine Ranges, but locals are angered by the prospect of paying for each trip. Video / TVNZ
![‘Heartbreaking’: Dunedin family survey home damaged by landslide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
‘Heartbreaking’: Dunedin family survey home damaged by landslide
Fiona Cadogan, Chad Ralston and their two children returned to their St Leonards home alongside 1News after being evacuated on Friday. Video / TVNZ
!['You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in Dunedin
As the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.
![Gong recipient who owes millions boasts of $8m fortune, alleged gang threat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Gong recipient who owes millions boasts of $8m fortune, alleged gang threat
South Auckland businessman faces alleged gang threat amid financial scandal.
![Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed
Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.
!['Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal
The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.
![Tararua District toll road protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Tararua District toll road protest
Tararua District residents, including Mayor Tracey Collis marched to protest against the proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua Highway. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
![Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage
Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.
![Afternoon quiz: What is the capital city of Armenia?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Afternoon quiz: What is the capital city of Armenia?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
![Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.