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Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.
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Economists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.
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Mr Asia: A Forgotten History trailer
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One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
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Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.
Watch: Pitch invader brings halt to Blues vs Chiefs
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New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.
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Government to invest in conservation tourism
The government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+
Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights.
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Cirque du Soleil returns to NZ with Corteo
After wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du Soleil
Herald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments
All hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.
Kea Kids News: Pipiwai manu prodigies compete to see who is heading to Auckland
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Building fire in Wellington City
Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement
PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes Tourism announcement
PM Luxon and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston make announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Protests disrupt Pride events, brush fire at Lewis Pass Road | NZ Herald News Update
“Disgusting” protests disrupt Pride events. Brush fire on Lewis Pass Road. Hamas/Israel exchange prisoners. Video / NZ Herald
Storm-damaged house dispute
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Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade
A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
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ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers
A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald
Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Viaduct Harbour
Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour ahead of the Z Manu World Champs. Video / Z Manu World Champs
"Absolute disgrace": Outrage over New Zealand-born teen's looming deportation
The teen's lawyer says he's never seen a case like it in 28 years in immigration law. Video / Cameron Pitney
A humpback whale swallows kayaker
A humpback whale swallows a young man who was kayaking off the coast of Chile. Video / Video Elephant
Kinleith Mill will see 230 jobs cut
About 230 workers will lose their jobs at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. Video / Mike Scott
Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex Burton
The Wheel of Time season three trailer
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