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Christchurch and Ashburton to hit 27C on Tuesday – then plunge to 13C on Thursday.

OPINION: The proposed approach assumes beneficiaries are taking drugs just for fun.

Former cop says political aspirations had nothing to do with him stopping correspondence.

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National has won Selwyn at every election since 1938.

Kyle Spencer allegedly asked staff to work on his boat, his wife's car and a campervan.

Treyvon Bradshaw died five days after another boy who belonged to same rugby league club.

Police allege the NZ-linked accused used the name ‘Scar’ in encrypted chats.

Australia are looking for their first win at the venue since 1986. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald LIVE: Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media

The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Tāwhaki is developing plans for up to 12 annual launches at Kaitorete Spit.

Lafaele Laoa remains unlawfully in New Zealand after his September 29 deadline.

Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.

Tickets had not gone on sale, but booked hospitality guests will be refunded.

OPINION: The freest countries have GDP per capita 6.9 times higher than the least-free.

Family critical of Brazilian Embassy, saying they have been offered little practical help.

Five aircraft are supporting 23 firefighters as crews target hotspots.

OPINION: Girls need safe, inclusive sports settings, not programmes to fix them.

Discover the most-mentioned people over the past two years of Society news.

OPINION: Investment and development take years, politics works on a shorter timeline.

AI, jobs and wealth dominated the NZ Herald Future of New Zealand Debate.

Ryan jumps on the generative AI flying bandwagon to take a peek at what New Zealand might look like in the not-too-distant future. Brought to you by One NZ

Join Ryan Bridge and some of the country's smartest leaders and biggest brains as we imagine what NZ will look like in a decade's time – and what we need to do to prepare for it.

Erika Rodrigues Coelho was last seen near Coronet Peak almost three weeks ago.

Prosecutors said they wouldn't seek a retrial over the murders of two Swedish backpackers.

Twenty-four panellists from politics, business and academia will take part in the debate.

OPINION: NZ has always had a mixed health system. Public services have never been enough.

His mother sent game footage to agents, leading to four trials in Spain.