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![Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes
Teams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.
![Museum farewells loyal servant and welcomes a fresh face](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Museum farewells loyal servant and welcomes a fresh face
'I’m loving the place and the people so far,' says visitor experience leader Max Reeves.
![Person rushed to hospital after dog attack in Mangawhai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Person rushed to hospital after dog attack in Mangawhai
Police responded to the incident on Tara Road at around 1.10 pm on Friday
![Nelson homicide: Police find BMW linked to man’s death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Nelson homicide: Police find BMW linked to man’s death
Barton, 48, died after he was assaulted on Orchard St, Stoke, last Friday night.
![Young fighters on the journey to attain ringcraft](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Young fighters on the journey to attain ringcraft
Harvey Madden and Renee Doole are progressing well through boxing's amateur ranks.
![Festival brings together waka from across Aotearoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Festival brings together waka from across Aotearoa
Third Waka Hourua Festival is heading to the South Island for the first time.
![US cop pleads guilty over Kiwi's fatal shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
US cop pleads guilty over Kiwi's fatal shooting
Family hope police learn and "prevent this type of tragedy in the future".
![Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
![Letters to the Editor: Israel, Gaza conflict coverage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Letters to the Editor: Israel, Gaza conflict coverage
Readers have their say on war and supermarket promotions.
![Study support for Whanganui parents with final Gary Reid Scholarship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Study support for Whanganui parents with final Gary Reid Scholarship
Reid dedicated more than 20 years of his life to supporting those facing hardship.
![Tribute from a grieving community: Flaxmere's call to rename a park after homicide victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Tribute from a grieving community: Flaxmere's call to rename a park after homicide victim
Three parks in Flaxmere have the same name - could one be a tribute to Darcy Strickland?
![Deep Trouble: New sea change threatens planet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Deep Trouble: New sea change threatens planet
Why the world should be worried about the impact on the Southern Ocean
![Emergency services at parachute accident in West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Emergency services at parachute accident in West Auckland
Two fire crews are helping police with the incident at Whenuapai.
![Body in the water: Police probe mystery Waiheke death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Body in the water: Police probe mystery Waiheke death
Vehicle was about 14km from where body was found.
![Pt England gang shooting: Two more men charged with murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pt England gang shooting: Two more men charged with murder
Today's arrests come after police arrested, charged a 24yo Mt Albert man yesterday.
!['Fighting against nature': Kai Iwi Beach cliffs creeping inland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Fighting against nature': Kai Iwi Beach cliffs creeping inland
'The amount of people that come here in summer is just phenomenal.'
![Pilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'
Dan Harrison, 36, was flying his helicopter near Lawrence when he crashed.
![Council weighs subdivision rule change to help cyclone-hit homeowners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Council weighs subdivision rule change to help cyclone-hit homeowners
Council exploring options for people to live in existing community.
!['Difficult time': Juken NZ closes Gisborne mill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Difficult time': Juken NZ closes Gisborne mill
Juken New Zealand has decided to close the nearly 30-year-old mill.
![Knife-wielding woman threatens pedestrians](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Knife-wielding woman threatens pedestrians
The woman was arrested after waving a knife at two members of the public.
![Winston Peters: The answer is not with me, it's with others as well](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Winston Peters: The answer is not with me, it's with others as well
Winston Peters arrives at the Cordis hotel with an update on how coalition talks are tracking. Video / NZ Herald
![Ex-minister Stuart Nash ready for another project as Hawke’s Bay home hits the market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ex-minister Stuart Nash ready for another project as Hawke’s Bay home hits the market
The ex-minister is selling up, but insists he's not leaving Hawke's Bay any time soon.
![State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash
Initial reports say there are serious injuries.
![Man bashed and blackmailed over alleged underage sex deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Man bashed and blackmailed over alleged underage sex deal
A man was attacked and blackmailed after agreeing to meet in an Ōamaru park.
![Kiwis back Israel-Hamas ceasefire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Kiwis back Israel-Hamas ceasefire
A new poll has shown an overwhelming majority of Kiwis want a ceasefire.
![Guidelines to help youth quit vaping released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Guidelines to help youth quit vaping released
Around 1 in 5 high school students are now regular vapers.
![The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
The rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music scene
The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.
![Police treating Marist Rugby League Club blaze as arson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police treating Marist Rugby League Club blaze as arson
'Our enquiries are continuing to locate those responsible.'
![Heavy rain watch for Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Heavy rain watch for Coromandel
A tropical low is forecast to sweep down the North Island tomorrow.