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Kakanui kid is one of the best surfers on the South Island!
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Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.
'Black mark on our country': Two children allegedly murdered in tragic start to 2025
'We’ve got to do something to turn it around. It’s just not good enough.'
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'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
The NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.
‘Brainless numpty’: Council post shames toilet vandals
Riverton’s new $620,000 public toilets were vandalised overnight.
Weather: Parts of Northland approach drought as Wellington freezes
Meteorologists are closely watching fast-drying conditions across the upper North Island.
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Boy robbed by 'several people' near police station
The alleged offenders stole the boy's bike, cash and 'other property'.
No suspects identified in Ngāruawāhia homicide
Tukere, 42, died after a daylight brawl in Ngāruawāhia on December 27.
Four people swept away in rip rescued by helicopter
They were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.
Husband and wife describe KSM honour a momentous occasion
Pasifika couple honoured for dedication to youth and Pacific communities.
Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep
'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'
Man in court charged with murder after child's body delivered to cops
The man allegedly killed the child on Sunday before taking the body to the station.
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a beach.
Taranaki SH3 lanes closed after fertiliser spill
The spill was reported to police just before 12pm.
'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahi
Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.
Rain eases water restrictions in Napier and Hastings
The sprinkler ban has been lifted, with level 2 allowing some periodic use of them.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Gore driveway
The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later.
Five missions turned down due to weather conditions
'We just have to make the safest decision in response to the conditions we are faced with'
Horse trainer Donna Logan returns home with excitement
Logan's first runners back in Ruakākā; debuting horses Likava and White Mask.
Truck drops urea on highway
A truck spilled a load of urea on SH3 at Mt Messenger, Taranaki, causing significant delays during the clean-up.
Afternoon quiz: Which building was the first to fly the Australian flag in 1901?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
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Wham, bam ... Rees does the Grand Slam
The NZ GP title completes the superstocks milestone for Gisborne club member Peter Rees.
Opinion: Why you should treat workplace friendships like your diet – aim for balance and variety
Workplaces are places where you can make valuable friends.
Girl allegedly murdered yesterday before body dropped at police station
A man, known to the child, was due in court today.
Victim of rural Auckland crash was baby, police reveal
The crash happened near intersection of Walters and Blackbridge Rds on Saturday.