Articles by NZ Herald
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National
Gun allegedly fired in MSD office, man charged
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 3:36pmA 25-year-old man was charged after reports a gun was fired at someone in the Masterton Ministry of Social Development office. Police...
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Politics
Hundreds of thousands of workers likely to be hit by pay equity changes
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 11:02amThe Government is planning a massive overhaul of New Zealand’s pay equity regime, which will make it more difficult for people...
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National
One dead as Auckland highways crashes cause traffic chaos
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:04amA person is dead in an early morning crash on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway. Auckland commuters have faced a chaotic morning...
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National
Health NZ hid need for nearly 1500 mental health workers, report reveals
Monday, 5 May 2025, 9:02pmA draft plan revealed 1500 mental health workers are needed, but the final report omitted this. Mental health minister Matt...
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National
Destiny Church faces move from Auckland headquarters, new home still not locked in
Monday, 5 May 2025, 8:57pmDestiny Church is moving out of its three-hectare Wiri property at the end of 2025. The church says the lease expires on...
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National
Watch: 'Can’t see anything' - East Auckland McDonald's on fire
Monday, 5 May 2025, 3:53pmA huge fire at a McDonald’s restaurant in the Auckland suburb of Pakuranga is being treated as suspicious. The fire spewed...
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National
'Don't drink them': Popular Kiwi tonic recalled after injury
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 8:19amSpecific batches of a New Zealand-made “Brain Drink” are being recalled because of a packaging fault that may cause injury. In...
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Business
Westpac fined $3.25m for misleading customers
Friday, 2 May 2025, 1:44pmWestpac has been fined $3.25 million for misleading representations. In total, 24,621 customers were affected leading to...
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National
Manhunt for driver after fatal crash overnight in central Auckland
Friday, 2 May 2025, 10:37amA manhunt is under way for a driver involved in a fatal crash in central Auckland last night after he fled from the scene...
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National
'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stop
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 4:22pmA man has died after an alleged daytime assault at a bus stop in Papatoetoe in South Auckland. Police said the 60-year-old...
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Politics
Watch: Mark Mitchell announces Christchurch under state of emergency after flooding
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 4:06pmChristchurch has been placed under a state of emergency. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell made the announcement...
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World
Watch: Selfie-seeking tourist attacked by croc after mistaking it for a statue
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 1:20pmA tourist was attacked by a crocodile after climbing into its enclosure for selfies in the Philippines. The 29-year-old mistook...
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National
Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:02amStorm-lashed Wellingtonians are bracing for high tide, with some residents urged to self-evacuate amid fears of monster waves...
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National
Snow, monster swells, flooding and severe gales: Wild weather lashes country
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 3:51pmHeavy downpours and severe gales are expected in eastern and upper regions today and tomorrow. Auckland faces severe winds...
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National
Headmaster of prestigious private school steps down
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 2:22pmSimon Lamb will step down as headmaster of King’s College later this year. Lamb plans to start a consultancy to support and...
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Sport
Black Caps legend eyed for England coaching role
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:48amBlack Caps great Tim Southee is reportedly being lined up to take a coaching role with the England cricket team following...
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National
Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 1:35pmA yellow-bellied sea snake was found dead at Ōmaha Beach after being attacked by a dog and beaten. The Department of Conservation’s...
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National
'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to Waiheke
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 8:14amA passenger died on a Waiheke ferry, causing delays and commotion at the dock. Witnesses reported poor communication from...
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National
'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze erupts
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:42pmA thick black cloud of smoke is billowing from a blaze on Auckland’s North Shore. The fire is believed to be at a commercial...
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Crime
'Bricks of cocaine': Major $30m drug bust, cocaine stash found in shipping container
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1:23pmFive duffle bags with cocaine worth nearly $30 million were found at a Mt Wellington business. Police and Customs are investigating...
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National
Shots fired: Two teens charged over illegal hunting incident in Canterbury
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:36pmPolice arrested two people after a firearm was discharged near a house in Cheviot. A 19-year-old and an 18-year-old face...
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National
Hazmat units swarm incident near Parliament
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:20pmPolice have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident. Multiple fire trucks, including...
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National
Minister reveals new Northwest Rapid Transit construction start date
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:12pmMinister Chris Bishop announced that the Northwest Rapid Transit construction could begin by 2027. The plan includes a busway...
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Business
Three ex-LG New Zealand staff guilty of destroying evidence in anti-competitive investigation
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:03pmThe Commerce Commission filed criminal charges against three former LG New Zealand staff after evidence was destroyed during...
