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Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Eels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to Coast
Seven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Single gunshot heard before body found: Police reveal new information in 1998 murder cold case
Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.
Look inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple
'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects
$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.
Lewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burning
Several houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.
Man’s body found in water off West Coast
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this time.
‘We will not give up’: Police reopen 1998 murder cold case
Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.
Michael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners
The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
Desperate mum holding out hope for her only son missing in remote NZ wilderness
Argentine Hector Gaston Artigau dreamt of travelling the world. He went missing last week.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
15-year-old leads historic hīkoi to forefront of Waitangi events
Karirikura Taipari, 15, says young people leading the hīkoi is helping pave the future way
'Breaks our heart': Investigation into Piha swimmer's rare death between flags
The swimmer was in a group of seven caught in a rip while swimming between flags.
‘Never ending nightmare’: Survivor confronts Gloriavale abuser in court
Fervent Ben-Canaan admitted to indecent acts against girls aged 11 and over.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West Coast
The two-vehicle crash happened around 6.10pm yesterday.
Fatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chair
The fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.
Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash
The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
Former Gloriavale members dismiss leaders' apology as insincere
Apology called 'completely disingenuous' and a 'box-ticking exercise'.
'Profound sorrow': Gloriavale leader offers public apology for abuse at secretive sect
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd delivers public apology demanded by Royal Commission.
Simon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisis
OPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?