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Teacher's sexual asparagus suggestion to student part of pattern of misconduct
Derek Neal told a student to rub her lips sexually with a piece of asparagus.
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40 years since ‘Slice of Heaven’ – Footrot Flats back to celebrate
More than 700,000 New Zealanders saw Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale in cinemas in 1986.
Papatoetoe resident speaks about family who lived next door
Papatoetoe resident Donna Houia speaks about the family who lived in the home next door, where three people were found dead. Video / Michael Morrah
Greenhouse gases hit record levels in NZ’s atmosphere, new data shows
Annual average temperatures have risen by 1.36C since 1908, says Stats NZ.
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, October 2, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Three people found dead in South Auckland and National reveals plan to drive down power costs | Friday, October 2, 2026
Two people found dead near Reefton named as police investigation continues
Police are not seeking anyone else, but the police investigation is ongoing.
'Cost of living is out the gate': A night at NZ's most remote election debate
A 24 pack of Speights costs $85 in the island's general store.
Niuean Government buys $2.2m luxury property in Auckland as 'strategic asset'
'Niue does not need two houses in New Zealand' - Niuean community leader.
Two arrested as protesters target NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchurch
Two men, aged 56 and 23, were charged with obstruction.
Herald NOW Panel: What is the worst road in the country? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Dave Letele and Chelsea Daniels discuss dodgy roads, The Amazing Race, and Tennessee's failed execution. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'People are getting slapped with fees' Consumer NZ on Labour's 'Fair Go Law’ | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy discusses Labour's latest consumer policy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, October 2, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Minor parties call for change in emergency departments, US inmate in hospital after botched execution | Friday, October 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
She left for London to expand her finance empire. Here's why she's moving back
The Curve's Victoria Harris wants to "strike while the iron's hot".
Explainer: How and why methamphetamine is flooding New Zealand
Police wastewater tests put meth use at 33.3kg a week in the second quarter of 2026.
Low productivity is NZ's economic elephant in the room. Election pledges mostly avoid it
OPINION: Productivity growth averaged just 0.2% a year from 2013 to 2023.
Two Waikato hotels make 2026 NZ Michelin Key selection
New Zealand had 28 hotels named, with Huka Lodge retaining two keys.
'Gorgeous lady': Equestrian community mourns colleague stabbed to death in Europe
British woman Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at the Rosenheim train station in Bavaria.
Like Canada, the case exists for NZ to join the European Union
OPINION: The EU president has opened the door to Canada, Australia and NZ.
Bird flu, El Niño fears prompt $150,000 native bird care appeal
The appeal will fund quarantine upgrades, a seabird ward and new brooders.
Watch: Base jumper’s ‘reckless’ leap from Auckland’s 187m ‘ghost tower’ onto city street
The base jumper filmed the daring stunt from New Zealand’s tallest residential building. Video / iliesnec
Glen Innes homicide investigation
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in East Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
MetService severe weather October 1-3
MetService severe weather forecast for October 1-3, 2026. Video / MetService
NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, October 1, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Charges filed against council and water company over Moa Point saga and revelations of hundreds of serious hospital events | Thursday, October 1, 2026
NZ Herald LIVE: Green Party co-leaders make pay equity policy announcement
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson makes a policy announcement on pay equity. Video / NZ Herald
‘I walked in as a nobody’: Newcomer pulls off stunning upset to become NZ’s strongest woman
Kesa Fifita won her first New Zealand Strongwoman title in Christchurch.
Space Brits land in Christchurch seeking to lure Kiwi firms to Spaceport Cornwall
The industry's annual gathering opens in Christchurch today.
Supply chain costs keep the Warehouse out of the supermarket race
Mark Stirton, Warehouse Group CEO, said top-line growth was key for the business.
Amazing Race brings Christchurch to millions of North American viewers
The 39th season premieres on CBS this September for viewers across North America.
CEO's charges dismissed after cops' failings in supercar road rage case
Police admitted an injury photo cited in court as key evidence did not exist.
Check your tickets: Winning numbers revealed for $12m Powerball jackpot
The numbers are in – are you a big winner?