BNZ plans to close eight of its branches on Christmas Eve and a further 30 before the middle of next year. Video / Will Trafford
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Police have arrested a male suspect following a pursuit in East Auckland.
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Large scrub fire rages in Te Puna
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Will see the wrath of te ao Māori’: Fireworks in Parliament after hīkoi
Two high-profile politicians made accusations and warnings. Video / Parliament TV
Richard Chambers confirmed as new Police Commissioner
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has confirmed Richard Chambers will be the new Police Commissioner. Video / Mark Mitchell
Former Cycling NZ chief executive questioned in Olivia Podmore coronial inquest
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Woman attacked in Auckland home
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Hīkoi comes to an end and diver killed in shark attack | NZ Herald News Update
Hīkoi's peaceful nine-day protest comes to an end, debate over concrete/asphalt roads, diver killed in Chatham Islands shark attack, and Wayne Brown looking to scrap CCOs.
Young hero gets the surprise of her life
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The Great NZ Road Trip: Cape Rēinga to the Bay of Islands
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Watch - "Kill the bill": The 35,000 strong hikoi and the reaction from NZ political leaders
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Act Party leader David Seymour booed by protesters
The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour, was booed back inside the Beehive by the tens of thousands of people gathered to protest his controversial bill.
Playing New Zealand's premiere abandoned golf course
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Death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore subject of Coronial Inquest
Olivia Podmore's friends including Olympian Eric Murray give details about her treatment at 2016 Rio Games at coroner's inquest into her death.
Rawiri Waititi addresses crowd outside Parliament
“Kia ora, my sovereign peoples. Aotearoa is our kingdom. We must protect it." Video / Whakaata Māori
Chris Quin announcing Foodstuffs will appeal ComCom merger decision
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Watch - Wellington shut down: Thousands descend on Parliament
Tens of thousands of people from across the country have converged on the capital. Video / NZ Herald
Thousands descend on Wellington in historic day of mass protest
Up to 30,000 people expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti as thousands descend on Wellington in historic day of mass protest.
The first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonic
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Hikoi arrives at parliament | NZ Herald News Update
Anticipation as the Hikoi arrives at parliament, Struggles for Kiwi job seekers and 61% drop in ram raids.
Hip hip poo-ray, it’s World Toilet Day!
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Hīkoi to Parliament
Wellington residents have been told to prepare for disruption, with up to 30,000 people expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti.
‘I assure you they have the correct resources available’
Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaking on preparations ahead of tomorrow's hīkoi. Video / Mark Mitchell
First day of the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore
Friend Jessica Massey describes the bullying texts Olivia Podmore was receiving from squadmates on the first day of the coronial inquest into the death of the Olympic cyclist.
Inside Australasia's first Taylor Swift university course.
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Coldplay in NZ: Matt Heath recalls meeting with Chris Martin and band
Following his glowing review of last Wednesday's Coldplay concert on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, Matt Heath got a special invite to the band's show on Saturday night.
Watch: Moment supermarket staff foil alleged thief in daylight confrontation
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NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell with beat police
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Gangs grill cops over new laws
Police answer gang questions about new gang insignia law. Video / Supplied
Watch: Young Auckland fan invited to sing with Twenty One Pilots
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Hīkoi heads for Parliament and leaders meet at Apec summit | NZ Herald News Update
Hīkoi heads for Parliament, leaders meet at Apec summit and Russian missiles put Poland and Hungary on edge.
Markets with Madison: NZX shrinking
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Flights aborted taking passengers to Queenstown Marathon
Hundreds of runners were forced to miss the Queenstown Marathon after flights were redirected, returned or cancelled due to severe crosswind conditions. Video / Supplied
Kea Kids: Round of a-paws for these pampered pups bringing the holiday cheer
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