Latest New Zealand news headlines

• Russell Howard reveals his son died hours after birth

  The couple have set up a foundation for bereaved parents after ‘unimaginable heartbreak'.

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• All Blacks vs Springboks: Where the defining third test will be won and lost – Liam Napier

  The All Blacks must fix these areas to claim victory in Soweto.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Nelson community 'shocked' by shooting

  A woman and man were found dead at a house in Tahunanui after a report of a shotgun being stolen.

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• When does our job as parents end? – Ask Susan

  RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

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• Mum left stranded with baby after British Airways refuses boarding for mistake it admits

  Three months earlier, Fleur Lonsdale had booked her flights on British Airways' (BA) website, but the ticket that was generated looked strange.

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• NZ First to campaign for conservation land to be open for economic development

  Deputy leader Shane Jones wants economic activities like mining and quarrying on conservation land - apart from in national parks.

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• Media Insider: Sky TV cuts from Jai Arrow NRL coverage, broadcasts a gambling ad instead - viewers vent their fury

  Arrow, who has motor neurone disease, was lining up for his 100th game for the Rabbitohs.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Rotorua landlord says Vietnamese cannabis syndicate cost her thousands

  The landlord says the cannabis growers trashed her house, costing her thousands.

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• Nelson community 'shocked' by shooting: local MP

  A man and a woman were found dead at a house on Parkers Road in Tahunanui after a report of a shotgun being stolen.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt in Wellington

  More than 20,000 people have reported feeling an earthquake that has struck Wellington. The magnitude 4.9 quake hit at 6.34am on Saturday and had an epicentre 30km north-west of Paraparaumu,...

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• Lower North Island earthquake: Magnitude 4.9 quake strikes northwest of Paraparaumu

  The magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 20km northwest of Paraparaumu.

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• Open-plan classrooms: A failed experiment or still the future of learning?

  One school says quieter classrooms helped lift NCEA achievement.

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• Double Grammar vs private school: We did the maths to show which is cheaper for an Auckland family

  Find out where $44,554 a year could've bought a house and private school for two kids.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Waikato Hospital patient missing for up to five hours found dead in ward toilet

  Widow of another man who died after going missing said the latest case was 'so, so sad'.

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• Lindsay Clancy trial on verge of collapse as judge declares mistrial

  The defence requested one hour to persuade the single holdout juror.

  NZ Herald - World
• Want to change your life? Become a dad

  Hands-on dads may gain lasting health benefits despite sleep loss and stress.

  NZ Herald - World
• Marco Manson: Kiwi Formula Ford champion tests British F4 car in Wales

  The 15-year-old is leading Australia’s Formula 4 championship.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• EPL: Every Premier League club’s transfer window ranked

  Everton rank last after all 20 clubs spent in a record-breaking summer.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• SailGP: Kate Stewart – the optometrist keeping a sharp eye on the fleet

  Kate Stewart left optometry to join the Black Foils and target LA 2028.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Well Written aims for perfection at Ellerslie today

  Well Written puts her unbeaten record on the line in today's Proisir Plate at Ellerslie.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Northern Italy comes to the North Shore: The Grove and Baduzzi founders Michael and Annette Dearth’s new Auckland restaurant, Zamboni

  'We believe in the dream': A piece of northern Italy is coming to Auckland's North Shore.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Coroner calls for mandatory reporting of drivers deemed unfit long term

  There is no legal requirement for practitioners to report every medically unfit driver, the New Zealand Transport Agency says.

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• 'The leaders of today': Rangatahi see path laid by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po

  Rangatahi say the Māori Queen is showing a new generation what is possible through her leadership of the Kiingitanga.

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• Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss

  A collision with a ute whilst on his e-scooter left Riana Grobbelaar’s son with a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding and memory loss.

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• Formula 1: Liam Lawson has mixed day in Italian Grand Prix practice, continues to learn Red Bull car

  The Kiwi was fourth in the opening session, and logged the most laps driven on the day.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Formula 1: Liam Lawson lands win in ‘best of the rest’ battle as Pierre Gasly loses Monaco podium

  The Kiwi’s season-best result of fifth has been restored after an appeal.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Four injured after car crashes into Dunsandel pub in Canterbury

  Police said it appeared the injured people were inside the pub, although a person in the car may also be among those hurt.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• Four injured after car crashes into pub in Dunsandel, rural Canterbury

  Three patients were taken to Christchurch Hospital after the crash.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Auckland Anglican Synod backs further talks amid Pt Chevalier sports club land dispute

  The Synod backed reconciliation as the sports club called for renewed talks.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker returns home to play in Tauihi basketball league

  She and sister Krystal will reunite for the Tokomanawa Queens.

  NZ Herald - Sport