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‘Rich white privilege’: Sex offender home for Christmas
Sex offender appeals two-year prison sentence and wins, now faces home detention.
Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child
Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.
Opinion: How Māori scholarship reshapes our understanding of history
'Maranga! Maranga! Maranga!' empowers Māori history, offering diverse, scholarly essays.
Gen Z American confused by bizarre Kiwi question
This everyday phrase can cause confusion for foreign travellers.
‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crash
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‘Bodies stacked up like firewood’: Veteran aid worker remembers Boxing Day tsunami
At least a quarter of a million people died 20 years ago.
'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.
‘Biggest Christmas ever’: One person wins $5.3m in Powerball jackpot
They have received the ultimate last-minute Christmas present.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
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Christmas Day at Auckland City Mission
About 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
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
Best things to do in NZ and Australia this summer and beyond
Prep for good times with these exciting new additions to travel.
'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison death
The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
Kea Kids: Exclusive interview with Santa at his Takapuna Christmas wonderland
Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids
Family discover mum had a secret son – a famous league player
‘Mum had lived and died with this secret,’ says writer Mary Garden.
Search for missing teen continues and NZDF cost-cutting measures | NZ Herald News Update
The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnstone continues today, and cost-cutting measures for New Zealand Defence Force. Video / NZ Herald
Flood, landslide warning for quake-battered Port Vila
Following last week's 7.3 magnitude earthquake, Vanuatu now faces heavy rainfall.
‘Seismic shift’: Call for Māori-led educational reforms
Dr Maia Hetaraka: 'Cultural competence' should evolve into genuine cultural understanding.
Embracing unity amid economic and cultural challenges this Christmas
OPINION: New Zealand celebrates Christmas amid rising living costs and cultural tensions.
Liam Dann: The only way is up for our economy in 2025
OPINION: Last week's GDP shocker took the edge off the Christmas cheer,
'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
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.
2024 Constellation Cup final
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Opinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountability
OPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.
Varsha Anjali: What's so bad about Auckland, anyway?
OPINION: As hordes leave Auckland for the holidays, is the city as bad as some say?
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Hollywood star spotted in NZ years after being 'banned' from country
Fans grabbed selfie with actor who is here for new film project.
Respect and protect: Ngāti Kuri’s plea to summer travellers
Ngāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.