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The family remain hopeful she could be sheltering somewhere and will be found safe.

The accused flydubai hijacker spent nearly six months in NZ in 2018-19.

Jack Captein gave restricted NZDF documents to an undercover officer posing as an agent.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | The left bloc lead in a new poll and an Auckland woman has been charged with attempted murder | Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Investigators believe Hammam al-Hammami had plans to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.

Christchurch footballer Raul Demarchi in action, with a compilation of highlights from his journey. Video / Supplied

EV and plug-in hybrid sales have boomed in 2026, while petrol and diesel sales are down.

Cheaper, more readily available cocaine and increased social acceptance are factors.

The South Island doctor says family violence does not discriminate by social status.

Morning Headlines | Petrol prices hit their highest level since the start of the US-Iran war and investigations into flydubai co-captain’s time in NZ | Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Nearly a third of survey respondents used cocaine in the past six months.

Fuel price monitor Gaspy says 91 unleaded averages $3.50.5, slightly above its April peak.

John Minto says he is prepared to go to trial but asks the courts if it’s really worth it. Video / Al Williams

The $9k Bream Bay tiling job was found to have multiple failures, costing $20k to fix.

Emergency services respond to a fire in Christchurch as a large plume of smoke rises over the city. Video / NZ Herald

The National Party's finance spokeswoman speaks to the media.

Afternoon Headlines | Near miss interrupts Green Party announcement and National’s undecided Canterbury road promise | Monday, October 5, 2026

Kaylin O’Hanlon Geary, 22, joined a Canterbury Gaelic games club after arriving in July.

Nationwide, 135 of 152 people with Legionnaires’ disease were hospitalised.

For families like Jacques Botha's, it's hoped that agonising process will be made easier.

Lance Norman is the sole list candidate beyond its seven electorate picks.

One victim had more than $44,000 stolen from his personal and company accounts.

H. pylori causes most stomach cancers, but NZ screening is still some way off.

Half the world carries it. Most Kiwis have never heard of it. It's linked to 75% of stomach cancers, and New Zealand still isn't screening for it. Video / Mike Scott

Blair Reeve's friend said he was gifted in languages, poetry and music.

The 58-year-old was rescued unconscious off Tung Wan Beach and given CPR.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Drug money laundered through construction firms and Labour's plan to fight dodgy contracts | Saturday, October 3, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Tours of Sir Sam Neill’s farm may start in December.

The coach highlighted where he felt his side could improve ahead of the Rugby World Cup.