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Beasts of the ballot: The MPs who won with massive margins
Mark Mitchell won Whangaparāoa by 15,368 votes, the biggest raw margin.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Erica Stanford talks to Ryan Bridge following election results
National candidate Erica Stanford spoke to Ryan Bridge from the National Party HQ. Video / NZ Herald
Are you a winner? Lucky Lotto player snags $1 million
The Lotto Powerball jackpot will climb to $12 million on Wednesday.
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.
‘Crazy hail’ batters Pūhoi
Large hail stones battered Pūhoi in North Auckland. Video / Theresa Hogan-Ramshaw
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, November 7, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wine exporters hopeful after US midterms and Brisbane chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza | Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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.
New York Times close to buying Auckland firm in $585m deal
Three key details of the deal emerge.
How crashing a $400,000 supercar unravelled major Auckland drug syndicate
The Aston Martin Vanquish was a write-off. The owner got a Mercedes Benz AMG instead.
‘A life sentence with no parole’: Kyle Whorrall’s mum on grief of losing son
A High Court jury found four teenagers guilty of aggravated robbery and manslaughter.
Kiwis v Tonga – All you need to know ahead of Rugby League World Cup semi
A spot in the grand final is on the line when the Kiwis face Tonga.
Planet Fitness NZ venture owes creditors $10m before opening a single gym
The company had ordered gym equipment and paid deposits before liquidation.
Opportunity Party candidate lobbied for bottom trawlers
Jodie Kuntzch would not comment on rumours that she used to be a member of NZ First.
MetService severe weather update: November 6, 2026
MetService severe weather update: November 6, 2026. Video / MetService
Auckland school removes election pamphlets with Labour logo after complaint
The Ministry of Education confirmed the pamphlets have now been removed.
Kiwi gamers will be first in world to play record-breaking game
New Zealand gamers get access about 20 hours before Mexico and Central America.
'I do miss it': Ridge talks fondly of home as he returns for Black Clash
The TV presenter and ex-league star will play for Team Cricket as a wildcard.
Volleyball: Kiwi ace happy to be home
Tamara Otene won four MVP awards at club and inter-provincial events in 2025 and 2026.
'You're not telling the truth': Accused CEO grilled in $1.5m laundering case
Herewini's account had a balance of 32c before receiving the first $300k deposit.
This yawnfest election is a cause for national celebration. May the dullest Chris win
OPINION: NZ's utter lack of campaign excitement looks delicious by global standards.
NZ's best new, refurbished, heritage buildings recognised at architecture awards
A theatre, a school block, a Queenstown house and an airport hangar are the big winners.
Jury acquits four teens of American PhD student's machete murder
However, each member of the group was found guilty of manslaughter.
New Zealand’s oldest man, Sir Lloyd Geering, dies aged 108
He was knighted in 2009 and was a member of the Order of New Zealand.
Tourist behind hotel jump fiasco allowed to leave NZ; but parachute stays
The Belgian content creator came to court with $22,000 to pay for hotel damage.