Police are working through options to return recaptured fugitive Phillip Smith to New Zealand, including deportation, extradition, or Smith willingly returning.Police commissioner Mike Bush said he had spoken to Brazil's ambassador to New Zealand to thank him for swiftly recapturing Smith in Rio de Janeiro today.
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The Finance Minister said New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events”. Video / Mark Mitchell
Call for feral cat cull from NZ Veterinary Association
Dr Natalie Lloyd talks to Ryan Bridge about the NZ Veterinary Association joining calls for feral cats to be added to Predator 2025 list.
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Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich joins Ryan Bridge to talk about business confidence rising for the first time in three months after turmoil caused by Trump's tariffs.
Justice Minister announces new offences for 'coward's punches'
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One of Samoa's oldest and most well-respected companies is now making its mark in NZ
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Taranaki teen handed 36-game rugby match ban after shoulder charging referee
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
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Erin Patterson murder trial: Jury deliberations set to begin Monday
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Ashburton's 'dancing queen' turns 102
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NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes law and order announcement
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Westmere electric vehicle fire
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Kaylee Bell on music and motherhood
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Fruit and veg chat: Best buys this season
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Christopher Luxon on sentence discounts, Whānau Ora funding and the NATO summit
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NZ athletes warned sportswear contamination could be a doping risk
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How the markets are responding to Trump tariff deals
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Liam Lawson's best result and the weekend's Warriors loss
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Forced closure of greyhound racing could cost taxpayers $40m, CEO says
The Greyhound Racing CEO says the forced closure of greyhound racing could cost taxpayers $40m.
16 metre golden Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ rural community
A towering Buddhist statue is set tower over rural Waiwera Valley with neighbours upset Auckland Council approved its construction without seeking their input. Video / Herald NOW