New Zealand

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Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role

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Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says

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IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

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Who won big at the 61st annual APRA Silver Scroll Awards?

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Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts

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Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against Russia

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Election 2026: Our experts pick who won the NZ Herald Leaders’ Debate

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head-to-head in the Herald's Leaders Debate.

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Election 2026: Labour’s Chris Hipkins rules out Greens, Te Pāti Māori from major ministerial roles in Herald debate

Labour leader states position in Herald debate after MPs posed with Mongrel Mob members.

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Bed taxes, cheaper groceries and fast-track tensions on display in Queenstown finance debate

The Queenstown event had the biggest live audience for a political debate this campaign.

7h ago

MetService wind watch for Wellington as 100km/h gusts approach

MetService says the watch has a moderate chance of becoming a warning.

7h ago

Kāinga Ora urged to halt pre-election sale of empty Wellington state houses

Move comes as more than 600 households in Wellington are waiting for public housing.

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Major emergency response in Masterton, two people in hospital

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Deloitte Fast 50: Tracksuit, Lodestone Energy among 2026 regional winners

The national rankings will be announced in Auckland on November 12.

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Southwest Pacific cyclone outlook: Up to 11 forecast amid El Niño

At least four could reach severe category 3 strength or higher.

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Qantas bed bug outbreak: Passengers describe insects crawling on board

Passengers describe waking to screams as bed bugs crawled over them.

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Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Education heating up as battleground, Peters’ mystery conversation

The ghosts of Lee Kuan Yew and Whina Cooper stalk the TVNZ debate.

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NZX 50 gains as bond yields fall and housing market weakens

The NZX 50 rose 0.08% as the 10-year Government Bond yield eased.

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‘Really cool’: All Blacks combine with Kiwis to double down on trans-Tasman dominance

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Election 2026: Herald leaders’ debate - Christopher Luxon v Chris Hipkins

The National and Labour leaders will face off at 7pm.

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‘I made a devastating mistake’: Cliff Curtis will miss court appearance as he recovers from Tesla crash

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Teen arrested after man seriously injured on New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Police said the accused teen was also aggressive towards those who witnessed the incident.

10h ago

Olivia Dean’s Western Springs Bowl concert scraps pyrotechnics beside Auckland Zoo

A letter had gone out warning neighbours.

10h ago

Cliff Curtis excused from attending Auckland court hearing on drink-driving charges

The Hollywood actor was involved in a Tesla v taxi crash on Auckland's waterfront.

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Election 2026: Chlöe Swarbrick needs more info on Green MP’s Mongrel Mob meeting as Marama Davidson ‘proud’ of engagements

'We have done that year and year again'.

11h ago

‘53 years in the same business and I’ve never been so short of work’ – The Front Page

'The Pulse' survey shows one key message on repeat from the infrastructure sector.

11h ago

The Economy of Everything: More than 1000 chase butchers’ job while others pay $400 for one steak

Most economists do not expect a material labour-market improvement until 2027.

11h ago

84 year old denied cash withdrawal from bank he has been with for 70 years

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Police investigate alleged pocket-knife stabbing in Geraldine

The alleged assault happened earlier that night on Peel St, Geraldine.

11h ago

Kiwis shooting for glory as Auckland set to host World Speedgolf Championship

The event is being held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time in November.

11h ago

Dolphin flesh found in Coromandel man’s freezer after DoC search

The 76-year-old says he was trying to protect his community and will challenge the fines.

11h ago

Foodstuffs extends Club+ loyalty scheme to Liquorland

The liquor chain will join three supermarkets as part of the revamped programme.

11h ago

Watercare apologises after $6.14m taken early from nearly 44,000 accounts

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Penélope Cruz stars in Spanish drama tipped to challenge The Odyssey at Oscars

12h ago

Eden Christian Academy liquidation: Christian school owed $322,446 in tax

No assets had yet been identified to satisfy the school's creditors.

12h ago

How marrying Donald Trump’s lawyer saved international tycoon’s fortune

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Handyman who ripped off clients jailed and ordered to pay $117k

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David Seymour opens up about Nicola Willis, superannuation and strategic voting as ‘big pinky’ hit the road

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Man who died at Christchurch beach described as a ‘beautiful man’

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Fraudster brings kids to court, sent home because she could go to jail

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Burger Burger returns: Torbay restaurant reopening after liquidation

A Facebook notice says doors open Thursday, but the new owner’s plans remain unclear.

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Election 2026: Greens put bed tax at centre of tourism policy

Election 2026: Party wants local communities to introduce a bed tax if they want.

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BYD Sealion 8 goes EV in Paris with 650km of range

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Australia’s loss, New Zealand’s gain: Meet Auckland FC’s new young baller

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Test shot through bedroom door shown to jury in Australian double-murder trial

12h ago

Hemi Tuki named after medical event at Sumner beach, Christchurch

Hemi Tuki, 54, died after a medical event, police say.

13h ago

PM quiz: Who has appeared on screen in every movie in the Scream franchise?

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Election 2026: In National and Labour’s fiscal plans, neither has explained what would be cut – Richard Prebble

OPINION: Both parties' plans rely on implausible economic forecasts.

13h ago

Wide barrier doesn’t worry champ’s camp as much as Sydney weather

Ka Ying Rising is the New Zealand horse rated the best in the world.

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Election 2026: Labour to pull up to $50m from Super Fund for Elevate fund

It comes as Labour releases its economic plan.