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Russians seize nuclear plant after fire as officials warn damage could cause disaster 10 times worse than Chernobyl
Russian forces shelled Europe's largest nuclear plant early Friday.
Is NZ's foreign policy fit to aid in Ukraine crisis? National, Greens at odds
The Herald's politics podcast hosts a debate with Gerry Brownlee and Golriz Ghahraman.
Just the tonic for the full-on news menu: Jono and Ben with their take on the week
Take a break from the news this week with The Hits' Jono and Ben.
Ukrainian president prods West for stronger action
The second round of diplomatic talks has finished.
Kāinga Ora failed on 'political neutrality' in advertorial - review
"We can just act as though we don't know anything," one internal email read.
Mike Hosking: World's reaction to Ukraine invasion gives me hope
"Never have I seen such a coordinated, effective and immediate response to a crisis."
Kiwi actor Antony Starr arrested in Spain after drunken attack
The 46-year-old actor has been fined but has avoided a jail term.
Protesters spend night at park, temple after locals block them from marae
Police now combing through hours of protest footage as part of ongoing criminal inquiry.
Live: Omicron outbreak to peak soon; cases could now be as high as one in 10
More than 23,000 new Covid cases were reported on Thursday.
Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries
Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.
Many happy returns: First Kiwis to arrive without isolation rules in two years
New Zealanders are also able to head to 120 countries without having to isolate on return.
Sideswipe: Irrational fears
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
'Us? You've got to be kidding!' - Building giants challenge ComCom price probe
Heavyweights tell price probe their materials are a smaller part of the overall cost.
Live: Wreckage becomes clear as clean-up starts after Parliament face-off
Police and politicians defended tactics used to clear occupation of Parliament grounds.
Ukraine invasion 'shatters conventional wisdom'
OPINION: Using military power against an opponent has never declined in currency.
Covid stand-off: 220 unvaccinated ministry staff set to be sacked
MSD is getting advice on a recent court decision before firing sacked staff.
Political figure loses suppression bid v media firms but still can't be named
High Court sides with media and says the public should know the identity of the person.
Neighbours officially axed after almost 40 years
Production of the show, which has run for nearly 9000 episodes, will stop in June.
'It's like I'm a different person': Can ketamine help cure alcoholism?
Times: A drug used by clubbers is being studied in pioneering research in the UK.
Planned strike involving 10,000 health workers postponed
10,000 health workers across the country were set to walk off the job tomorrow.
Chris Keall: Dear Jacinda - Here's how you stop misinformation
OPINION: A simple plan to stamp out misleading information.
On the ground the moment Parliament protest turned into a riot
OPINION: For some, this was a chance at revolution.
'Russian assets becoming toxic': Ruble crashes to less than one cent
The Russian ruble is now worth less than a cent against the United States dollar.
Why a Grey Lynn block was upsized 115%
Ockham has five other projects worth $650m under development.
Guilty verdict in rape trial meant victim felt 'heard'
Jury convicted man of rape of intoxicated woman.
Watch: PM inspects protest damage, Parliament grounds a 'rubbish dump'
PM says yesterday's events were a sight she never expected to see here.
'Colossal destruction': First Ukrainian city falls to Russia
Kherson has become the first Ukrainian city to fall to Russia.
Kris Shannon: Five reasons the White Ferns will win the World Cup
Kris Shannon gives five reasons the White Ferns will win the World Cup.
Hapless Russian soldier loses fight against door
A video of a soldier losing a battle against a door has gone viral on social media.
Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot
He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.
'Breaking point': Melinda Gates opens up about ex-husband Bill Gates' affair
'I realised it just wasn't healthy, and I couldn't trust what we had.'