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More businesses are drawn in as the commission assesses 41 complaints about NZ Muscle.

Chris Hipkins speaks about the National Party as he arrives at Wellington Airport.

National MPs arrive in Wellington amid speculation Christopher Luxon doesn't have the full support of the National Party. Video / NZ Herald

Several schools across New Zealand have issued notices to parents about the toys.

He was acquitted of murdering Pauline Hanna in 2024. Now he is testifying at her inquest.

Yusra Rashid won three big titles in three weeks and is the top-ranked U15 player in NZ.

Affected bread has an August 15 best-before date and was sold in the South Island.

MPs Chris Bishop and Shane Jones speak to the media at the Green Property Summit. Video / NZ Herald

A public inquiry has revealed how NZ officers were embroiled in the UK spy cops scandal.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting and Contact says new data centre will be self-sufficient | Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Luke Jacobson will captain the All Blacks in Durban.

Vaping was reported in half of sudden infant deaths involving bed-sharing.

Smart cow start-up continues its rapid expansion.

The defendant has admitted beating the woman to death but says it wasn't murder.

Vehicles must pass a warrant of fitness before they can be registered.

Fewer than 1000 Canterbury spotted skinks are thought to remain.

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Hato Hone St John responds to high 111 calls, and iwi leader supports Green Party proposal | Monday, August 10, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Sunshine Service's mobility van was blessed by Rev Jimmy Green in Gisborne. Video / Anne-Marie de Bruin

Ross Smith would play online tournaments against New Zealand's best during Covid-19.

Police permanently revoked the Destiny Church leader's firearms licence on Friday.

Students woke to discover icy beers after the temperature fell to -3.7C.

The call centre will lose 31 staff, the biggest share of the redundancies.

OPINION: NZ’s leadership is signalling that the Pacific is no longer a peaceful backyard.

Organisers say this year's ceremony is not at risk, but its future format is under review.

OPINION: On elections, MMP, and the vote nobody thinks about.

The Nosoviches want to use their nanotechnology on cancer without revealing trade secrets.

Powerball has jackpotted to $10m after nobody claimed the big prize.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes a policy announcement live from Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Morning Headline | Zelenskyy in talks with Serbia and children's charities unite to ask for support | Sunday, August 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald