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Nearly 5000 bottles of French champagne are popped each year at Huka Lodge.

Jaye Rio won his first international medal with a move taught to him by his late coach.

Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.

An estimated 19,153 people are overstayers, Immigration NZ says.

Speaker Gerry Brownlee kicked two MPs from the House within the first few minutes of question time. Video / Parliament TV

The company worked with major banks, telcos and Trade Me.

Chris Wood leads the squad for matches against Palestine, China and Panama.

An earthquake southwest of Taranaki has been felt across central New Zealand.

The 2027 edition will again include at least two wildcard entries for Kiwi surfers.

Sister sets up fundraiser for her nephews after a suspected Nelson murder-suicide.

'I blasted them up,' accused said on Facebook Live. His lawyer says he was performing.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Successful first rush hour for the City Rail Link and Trump downplays the threat of AI | Monday, September 14, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Katie Bradford takes a look at the first morning on Auckland's new commuter network. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency services were called to Main St in Fairlie at around 2.15am on Saturday.

The injured Portsmouth player is targeting a swift return and an All Whites place.

The New Zealand Government's SafeTravel site warns healthcare in Fiji has limitations.

British Crown paid £14,750 for 80% of the South Island, comprising about half of Aotearoa.

OPINION: Tax increases carry consequences, including higher costs and slower growth.

How Brett Fairweather’s Jump Jam became a fitness staple in NZ schools.

Georgie Campbell's death has prompted a Kiwi couple's charity to fund safer horse jumps.

Orana Wildlife Park faces its worst financial crisis in 50 years.

Mayor Wayne Brown and others gave speeches ahead of the official opening of the City Rail Link. Video / NZ Herald

Ex-Rocket Lab engineer spotted an automotive parts opportunity.

MetService morning weather update for September 11, 2026. Video / MetService

Morning Headlines | Ministry of Social Development apology over benefit payments and Auckland’s City Rail Link officially opens this morning | Friday, September 11, 2026

Mid-term prime ministers rarely lead their parties to election victories.

Only a few schools still offer Year 9 places to out-of-zone families.

Information accessed in the incident included IRD numbers, addresses and bank details.

Golden visa investors could fund Simplicity Living rental projects.