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'Don't get carried away': Peters, Hipkins urge caution as election results deadlocked
It's a bad night for National's top ministers, as election remains on knife edge.
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Thunderstorm watch lifted after hail, rain and thousands of lightning strikes
After a day of volatile weather across the North Island, weather conditions have eased.
The 10 battleground electorate races to watch tonight
These key seats could help decide who forms a government.
Voting is over, so what happens now?
When will the first results arrive, and how soon can parties start forming a Government?
You’ve heard a lot about an overhang. What does it mean?
Strategic voting has been one of the themes of the campaign.
After MND diagnosis, tenant had to move. His landlord still wanted rent
The tenant had lost his job and needed family support.
Rain denies Black Caps’ push for victory over India in low-scoring thriller
NZ were three wickets away from winning before Mother Nature gave India a 2-0 series lead.
Body recovered from Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth
Police appeal after members of the public found the body in the water.
Afternoon quiz: Which current world leader is famously an avid practitioner of judo?
Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Book sellers drop Akld teacher turned author's novels after teen sex crimes
One of the books featured a boy in a 'major child prostitution operation across Europe'.
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Auckland FC’s perfect derby record ended in goalless stalemate against Phoenix
Neither side could find the back of the net in a match delayed by lightning strikes.
Teen wounded as bullets ripped through lounge in 10-second drive-by shooting
Darwin Howe peppered the Wainuiomata home with a military-style semi-automatic firearm.
Christchurch news
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Angels Halo upsets in NZ 1000 Guineas
Waikato filly added her name to thesouthern Classic's list of winners after a gear change.
Moving Melody becomes Group 3 winner as Doyle gets rhythm right
The consistent mare has taken to her new surroundings with trainer Terri Rae in style.
Regional news
Whangārei and Te Tai Tokerau races remain close as vote counting continues
Frontrunners are emerging from the preliminary results released tonight.
Ninety per cent of vote counted; NZ won't know shape of Govt 'for a little while', says Hipkins
National and Labour are close.
Ninety per cent of vote counted; NZ won't know shape of Govt 'for a little while', says Hipkins
National and Labour are close.
Ninety per cent of vote counted; NZ won't know shape of Govt 'for a little while', says Hipkins
National and Labour are close.
Election 2026: Bates leads early in Whanganui
Follow as results come in for the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Te Tai Hauāuru electorates.
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The beloved deputy mayor died at home in a fall a week ago.
Kiwis in Kabul: the nightmare of running a business in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Power cuts, exorbitant freight bills and endless problems jeopardise Kiwi Kabul business.
Former public defender returns to Crown in leadership role
The appointment is part of the legal firm's “growth and succession plan”.
Elder housing tenant awarded $5000 after man on home detention moves in next door
Tribunal finds elder housing tenant's dignity was overlooked during months-long dispute.
One dead, four hurt in downtown Wellington crash
Motorists should avoid the area, police say.
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