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![Snow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Snow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blast
MetService has issued more than 20 weather warnings and watches.
![Canterbury University student in court after allegedly possessing weapons in halls of residence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Canterbury University student in court after allegedly possessing weapons in halls of residence
The man's lawyer asked the judge to suppress the student's name.
![March 15 inquest: 111 call made minutes after gunman's manifesto sent to PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
March 15 inquest: 111 call made minutes after gunman's manifesto sent to PM
Parts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.
![Focus: PM-elect Luxon on infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Focus: PM-elect Luxon on infrastructure
PM-elect Christopher Luxon talks about his plan for infrastructure nation wide, now and into the future.
![Hawke’s Bay Show: Close call in Shears final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Hawke’s Bay Show: Close call in Shears final
Great Raihania Shears, sheep dog trials and farm fencing on show.
!['No military solution': NZ calls for humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'No military solution': NZ calls for humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza
Statement to the UN also demands international law be followed by both sides.
!['A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
![Burns survivor's inspiring Crispy Avo business success story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Burns survivor's inspiring Crispy Avo business success story
After being electrocuted twice, life looked grim for Troy Hall, but he never gave up.
!['Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy
"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.
![Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots
Council proposes a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.
![Who are the ‘kōhanga reo generation’?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Who are the ‘kōhanga reo generation’?
The 2023 election saw a changing of the guard in Māori political representation.
![Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate
Ruthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.
![Tararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Tararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident
"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."
![Former All Black backs foodbank campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Former All Black backs foodbank campaign
Piri Weepu is ready to Pitch In to help foodbanks increase stores this year.
!['Shanty town' owner given three months to remove unconsented buildings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Shanty town' owner given three months to remove unconsented buildings
Indonesian overstayers have rented the makeshift sheds and a dilapidated caravan.
![Explained: What do tropical cyclone categories mean?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Explained: What do tropical cyclone categories mean?
Tropical Cyclone Lola, now tearing over Vanuatu, is at Category 4 strength. What's that?
![Absurd complaints shared online](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Absurd complaints shared online
At a pet-friendly hotel a customer demanded a refund because her dog didn’t enjoy the stay
![One hospitalised and road blocked after Expressway crash involving truck and multiple vehicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
One hospitalised and road blocked after Expressway crash involving truck and multiple vehicles
Road clean-up crews were at the scene on Wednesday morning.
![Shop owner threatened with bar, another business targeted minutes later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Shop owner threatened with bar, another business targeted minutes later
Police are investigating the aggravated robberies.
![Roadworks will hamper travel going south](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Roadworks will hamper travel going south
Next week's work on the Whirokino Bridge means detours for SH1 users going south.
!['Heartbreaking': Auckland CBD struggling after increase in 'anti-social behaviour'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Heartbreaking': Auckland CBD struggling after increase in 'anti-social behaviour'
Business owners in Auckland say antisocial behaviour is out of control in the city.
![Police nab wanted man after recognising him as they walked through mall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Police nab wanted man after recognising him as they walked through mall
The man allegedly entered a dairy demanding money before fleeing with nothing.
![What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone
![Watch: Coromandel’s SH25a bridge taking shape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Watch: Coromandel’s SH25a bridge taking shape
In total the steel girders will support 1560 tonnes of concrete and asphalt
!['Overwhelmed with joy': Young couple on pathway to owning home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Overwhelmed with joy': Young couple on pathway to owning home
"I cried. We are so grateful and thankful for the opportunity.”
![Paris rugby fever, how war could affect petrol prices and Cyclone Lola | Focus Morning Bulletin October 25, 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Paris rugby fever, how war could affect petrol prices and Cyclone Lola | Focus Morning Bulletin October 25, 2023
Rugby fans scramble for last-minute flights to Paris, how the Israel-Hamas conflict could affect petrol prices and Vanuatu braces for cyclone Lola in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
![Lloyd Matiu Whiri goes from Black Power to pen power](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Lloyd Matiu Whiri goes from Black Power to pen power
Youtuber Lloyd Matiu Whiri goes from Black Power to Pen Power. "I had to break the cycle of generational trauma."
![Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Lloyd Matiu Whiri: 'I broke the chains of the past, picked it up and owned it'
Emerging new Māori digital artist changes his course in life.