Articles by NZ Herald
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National
Major retailer reviews helium warnings after mum’s party death
Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:20pmA major New Zealand retailer plans to make changes to warnings about the dangers posed by helium balloon kits after a woman...
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National
Person in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol station
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:40pmEmergency services have this afternoon responded to a serious incident at a South Auckland petrol station where it is understood...
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Politics
Watch: 'Not words I would use' - PM grilled over ministers' 'xenophobic' comments
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 1:18pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says remarks made in the House about Mexicans which have been branded ‘xenophobic’ by the...
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Sport
‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:44amDame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue. After sweeping her three events in Paris last year,...
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National
‘My kid is dying’: 111 ambulance calls unanswered as baby chokes and turns blue
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:04pmAuckland parents Steve and Breanne Smith say 111 calls to the ambulance service went unanswered as their infant choked. They...
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National
Warning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 2:44pmFire and Emergency has urged against using sky lanterns during Lunar New Year celebrations due to fire risks. Bans on fireworks...
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National
‘Inspiring’ young Kiwi dies in Canada after sudden medical event at work
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:27amYoung Kiwi, Matthew Mitchell, 22, died in Canada after a sudden medical event at work. A Givealittle page raised more than...
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National
'Fit-for-purpose': Police propose reducing Executive, 37 roles at risk
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 4:08pmThe new Police Commissioner has proposed cuts to some of the department’s highest-ranking roles, with 37 roles in the firing...
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Crime
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 1:19pmPolice have made a second arrest after an alleged firearms incident outside an Auckland hospital. An investigation into the...
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National
‘Serious injuries’: SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash
Monday, 27 January 2025, 3:58pmA multi-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 near the Manawatū-Whanganui town of Marton and left two people injured. Police...
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National
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Monday, 27 January 2025, 1:44pmSummer snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies hit the South Island. Temperatures have dropped by four degrees in...
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National
‘Unexplained’ death of Queenstown woman under investigation
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 10:12amAn investigation is under way after the death of a woman at a Queenstown property on Saturday. Emergency services were called...
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Sport
Sophie Devine takes immediate break from cricket to prioritise well-being
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 9:53amWhite Ferns one-day international captain Sophie Devine will take an immediate break from cricket to prioritise her well-being. Devine,...
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Politics
Trump reveals new NZ ambassador as Winston Peters has official call with White House
Saturday, 25 January 2025, 1:21pmPresident Donald Trump has revealed the person he wants to serve as the next United States Ambassador to New Zealand. Trump...
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Entertainment
‘Groundbreaking work’: Wētā FX artists nab three Oscar noms
Friday, 24 January 2025, 2:33pmWellington’s Wētā FX received three Visual Effects Oscar nominations for its work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom...
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Lifestyle
'Most insane X-ray I've ever seen': Doctor horrified after sick discovery
Friday, 24 January 2025, 12:54pmA doctor has been left stunned after he made a disgusting discovery inside a man’s body following a routine X-ray check up. United...
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Entertainment
Chris Brown sues Warner Bros Discovery for $880m
Friday, 24 January 2025, 11:16amWarning: This story mentions rape and sexual assault. Embattled R&B singer Chris Brown has launched a US$500 million (NZ$880m)...
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National
Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach
Friday, 24 January 2025, 8:42amA teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch has been found dead by a member of the public this...
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National
Watch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police on foot chase after man on ride-on mower
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 9:19pmPolice officers chased and arrested a 34-year-old man on a ride-on lawn mower after a burglary in Karaka. The man was charged...
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National
Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 9:06pmWatercare has shut off water to parts of West Auckland after a large water main broke. The outage affects suburbs including...
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Sport
'Massive success': Calls renew for bed tax after SailGP event
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:19pmA high-profile promoter is backing calls for a bed tax following the success of the SailGP event over the weekend. Auckland...
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World
‘Special relationship’: British royals planning US tour to meet with Trump
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:30pmSenior royals may be embarking on a royal tour to the other side of the Atlantic in the near future, according to a new media...
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National
‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZ
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:06pmWinter Games NZ will no longer be held in its current format due to economic challenges. The event faced rising costs, challenging...
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National
Revealed: New Zealand’s most-stolen car last year
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 8:37amThe Toyota Aqua has again topped the list of most stolen cars in New Zealand, making up 8% of all stolen vehicle claims last...
