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MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th Video / MetService
Watch: Black smoke billows across city as fire crews battle West Auckland house fire
Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.
Service station robbed by machete-wielding youths, police allege
The offenders left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.
Fonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Miranda Devine, and Annette O'Sullivan.
'For my dad': Winning tribute to Wesche at Māhia men's open
Locked and loaded for Poverty Bay's men's 19-hole shootout final on Sunday.
Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling
The driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking.
Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier
A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied
'Hooligans' shoot fireworks at school kids, burn young girl’s top
The incident happened on Victory Rd in Laingholm about 4.45pm.
Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday
Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.
National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.
The stage is set for the 2024 US Election
Political reporter Thomas Coughlan describes the setting in America this evening. Video / NZ Herald
US election fallout: Pacific leaders eye Trump vs Harris showdown
American territories in the Pacific will be watching the US election closely.
Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted
The rāhui was placed over the upper Whangārei Harbour on October 24.
'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shooting
The Crown's key witness was ruled immune from prosecution in exchange for his evidence.
Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua
Mayor Tania Tapsell described the moment as 'really special'.
Seven hours, 18 minutes: The joy of finishing IronMāori, from a nanny with 11 mokopuna
'I am collecting these medals as a legacy for my whānau for generations to come.'
Revealed: FreshChoice to open at site of closed Woolworths
An advocates for locals concerned about having no supermarket welcome the news.
No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit
Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.
Baking hot, no food, and French people desperate to smoke – inside Kamala Harris’ election night bash
OPINION: Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is at Harris' former college.
Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear
Opinion: We are blessed in Hawke’s Bay, but face one cold-hard reality.
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence
Only one gang member on NZ's National Gang List has an expired firearms licence.
Community rallies to help save Christmas for struggling families
The community has stepped up to help those in need.
Prices up 4.8% in latest GDT
Only one product moved negatively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Watch: Fiery explosion on Auckland beach as phosphorus canisters destroyed
A 350m exclusion zone was put in place while the canisters were blown up.
Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show
Three hours after terrifying invasion attempt, man tries to enter another home in street.
A massive stage and tight security for Kamala Harris
A massive stage and tight security for Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Video / Thomas Coughlan
Arrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blaze
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.
Family says coroner needs to correct mistake in findings
Whanganui's Carmen Walker died following complications during a hospital procedure.
Explosion on Murray's Bay beach
The blast when phosphorus canisters were blown up on Murray's Bay beach in Auckland on November 5 was felt across nearby suburbs.
Millions of Americans cast their vote and Medsafe celebrated by the govt | NZ Herald News Update
Millions of Americans cast their vote and Medsafe celebrated by the govt.
Firefighters battle at least 32 fireworks-related blazes overnight, sheds, backyards set alight
Crews kept busy with a steady stream of calls.