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Homeless at 102, thriving at 103
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Gazans mourn loved ones after Israeli drone strike on humanitarian area
A drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFP
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Rotorua pounamu carvers work to preserve the traditon for generations to come
Tamaroa Walker and Akapita Scally hold space and knowledge for the next generation of pounamu carvers in Rotorua.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty and holiday road toll period begins | NZ Herald News Update
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty over the death of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson and New Zealand's official holiday road toll period begins. Video / NZ Herald
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Auckland couple welcome son after baby daughter’s Kabuki syndrome death
An Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie Whinray
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Kea Kids: Exclusive interview with Santa at his Takapuna Christmas wonderland
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Inside Huntly Power Station
The Herald takes a walk through Huntly Power Station. Video / Michael Craig
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Mum of missing teen's plea for information
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Search for missing teen continues and NZDF cost-cutting measures | NZ Herald News Update
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New open-air saltwater pool makes a splash in Auckland
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Phantom alarm causes havoc in Auckland CBD
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German Christmas market attack, Kiwis home after Vanuatu quakes | NZ Herald News Update
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Potato salad with bacon and nut crumb
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Massive offal spill on SH3 in Waikato
Witnesses have described the stench as 'horrendous'. Video / Supplied
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Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
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2024 Constellation Cup final
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Penfolds Victoria Derby Day 2024
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NZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speech
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Michael and Annette Dearth on closing The Grove
After twenty years, fine dining restaurant The Grove is shutting its doors. Video / Cameron Pitney
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Rocket, pear, walnut and blue cheese salad
This salad is a sophisticated balancing act between sweet and savoury. Video / Fresh Media
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Brawl erupts at popular Auckland Viaduct bar
A man was arrested following a large brawl at Headquarters after a Christmas party-goer allegedly struck a young woman in the face.
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Liam Lawson undaunted by Max Verstappen’s shadow as Red Bull
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Superman | Official Teaser Trailer
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Mayor Wayne Brown takes dip in Auckland's new salt-water pool
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Verdict in landmark French rape case and Kiwis evacuated from Vanuatu | NZ Herald News Update
Dozens of men found guilty in Gisele Pelicot mass rape case and Kiwis evacuated from quake-hit Vanuatu. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP, Michael Thompson, Dan McGarry
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Markets with Madison: Cooking with Fonterra CEO
Fonterra’s chief executive Miles Hurrell has turned the co-operative around. In this episode he discusses the dairy giant’s transformation, in the kitchen.
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Emergency services respond to crash near Queenstown
Multiple helicopters and emergency services vehicles are at the scene of a serious bus v car crash.
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Serious crash in Bay of Plenty
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Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Michael Hill Jewellers
The alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.
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MPs react to PM not attending Waitangi
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Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
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Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
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Tory Whanau discusses her support for Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale
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Chris Hipkins talks about the year
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau on the Cinemas deal and airport sale
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A stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments has sold for US$5 million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for US$5 million at auction. Video / AFP
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New $20m Hawaiki opens: homes for hapū in Ōrākei
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