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Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
What happened at the NZ First event? Judge's defence of alleged Northern Club incident
NZ First claims she shouted: 'He’s lying! How can you let him say that?'.
Health NZ refuses to release rent costs for sick baby unit that doesn’t exist
Negotiations are under way with another health provider to take on the lease.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’
Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.
Couch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrations
Many of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.
Person injured after fight with Wellington home intruder, residents told to check properties
Police are investigating whether two serious incidents in a Wellington suburb are linked.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
‘Needs a shake up’: Labour struggles to find candidate to take on Tory Whanau
The party has had to extend the nomination period.
‘Woke agenda’: NZ First bill challenges bank lending approach
Lawyers say the bill might raise borrowing costs by increasing risk.
Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling
When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.
Man who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’
The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
Dolphins and orcas delight Wellington as pods spotted near shore
Dolphins were seen around many of Wellington’s bays, thrilling onlookers.
Marama Davidson on cancer, Greens’ drama, and ‘privilege’ of Nikki Kaye support
'She knew before my husband, she knew before any of my children.'
Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town
OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.
‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show
'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'
‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised
Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.
‘Wellington is home’: Marathon legend on sports and life in NZ
Kathrine has found herself on the world stage as her athletic feats are acknowledged.
Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content
'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.
‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin
The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.
Hurricanes fend off Highlanders to put season back on track
The Hurricanes climbed off the bottom of the table with a much-needed defensive rearguard.
‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.
Hurricanes hang on for much-needed win over Highlanders
All the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Hurricanes.
'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.
Love rat on the big screen at Fraud Film Festival
Pig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.
Wellington castle with colourful past for sale
The agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.
Tory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’
The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.
Homegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfront
The Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.
Love at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery'
'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'
‘He’s not picked’: All Blacks prop loses spot as Hurricanes get reinforcements
'They need to build into their season, starting now,' says coach Clark Laidlaw.
Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify
Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.
Delaney Davidson talks song-writing, touring, and learning to belong in NZ
'If there ever was a choice and music was one of them, I would always choose the music.'