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Nine Wellington Phoenix players are included, with Pia Vlok among the squad.

Kiwi expert Todd Hamilton says two fighting birds were likely sparring over turf.

Births minus deaths added 18,700 people in the year to June 2026.

Norman Kirk has been honoured with a mountain near Lake Manapōuri named for him.

A major milestone has been reached for a controversial mega-build.

Kyla appeared to be improving from flu-like symptoms before she "deteriorated rapidly'.

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Investigation into harbour crossing options and actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

'I'm stoked that I can be involved in both worlds every day while getting paid for it.'

As Shane Nicolas battled terminal brain cancer, having a positive attitude was key for him, wife Samara and son Blaze. Video / Lauren Chittock Cancer Society

Commerce Commission reveals details of claims about other sports and wellness brands.

Explore Fiji, New Zealand, Canada and the Mediterranean with these travel deals.

Christopher Luxon holds a post-cabinet meeting. Video / NZ Herald

Afternoon Headlines | Greens announce plan to ban “price gouging” at supermarkets and Youths are urged to get vaccinated against meningococcal | Monday, August 17, 2026

The property developer took his fight all the way to the Supreme Court.

Mobile phones and computers helped drive record sales at JB Hi-Fi NZ.

Heather Mitchell accepted Neill's award and praised his lasting legacy.

Netball NZ has yet to confirm a domestic competition for next season.

Mark Law has since won an award for bravery the day Whakaari/White Island erupted.

Farmers say the killing is a major financial hit and urge witnesses to speak up.

Lucas Remmerswaal has unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for assaulting the boy.

OPINION: New Zealand needs less political drama and more serious policy debate.

OPINION: New data centres could drive growth, but power-market reform is urgent.

Paul Goldsmith is at risk of not returning to Parliament on the National Party list.

Jonny Clayton emerged victorious in Auckland by beating fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price.

Former Tall Blacks coach's Philippines sanction 'is final and shall not be appealable'.

As tonnes of water flooded the Bayesian, 22 people struggled to escape. Only 15 survived.

Aramoana survivors’ concerns lead to cancellation of screening during film festival.

The service is keeping its major incident response in place over the weekend.

He was awarded the NZ Gallantry Medal for trying to save his dying friend in a firefight.