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‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
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Too young to retire: What Kiwi sporting greats do in the afterlife
A unique set of skills learned by elite sports people transfers well into business life.
Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
What to do this long weekend if you've got prams, dogs and buggies
Easy Auckland day trips for families.
Polar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over Easter
MetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.
Crown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensation
A new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.
I've been stuck in a campervan with my family multiple times - my tips for survival
Some help to ease those inevitable bumps in the road.
Josena and Lisa are masters of their own universe
Sisters push themselves to graduate with master's degrees.
Easter Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecast
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
NI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictions
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
Dance to Darude Sandstorm and tag on a bungy jump this week in Queenstown
EDM royalty is coming to the South Island.
Sold: Rare deed revealing Britain’s first attempt to colonise NZ fetches six figures
Islands were bought from Māori for 'one double barrel gun... eight muskets’.
Hapū will talk about land and cultural loss caused by colonisation
Kāpiti hapū looking forward to the Waitangi Tribunal hearing.
Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland
Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.
Body in bag homicide: Victim still unidentified five days after being pulled from Gulf Harbour
It has now been five days since a woman's remains were discovered in the Gulf Harbour.
A beautiful obsession: Why we copy celebrities, royalty and influencers
Psychologists say we want just a little slice of a celebrity's life.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Jumbo trash bins: Lifeline for big Auckland families as waste collection cuts loom
The proposed waste management plan is open for public consultation until 28 March.
What to do this St Patrick's Day, and more activities to make Autumn better
Don't dismay, summer might be over but your weekends aren't.
Auckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the country
A road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.
Ngāti Kahungunu set to host next phase of iwi movement opposing government policy
Ngāti Kahungunu will host hui to address government policies.
Person dies following water incident at Omaha Beach
Attempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.
Person hospitalised following assault in Manurewa
One person has been transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Pink concert 'carnage': More buses scheduled as AT admits track issues led to delays
Fans left fuming at struggles to get home after the first of Pink's Eden Park concerts.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
The Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challenge
Adam Green and Megan Banks were elated after their epic scooter journey.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
Funeral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook links
Scammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.