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Tonga Civil Aviation suspends Lulutai Airlines maintenance certificate; flights cancelled
Dozens of travellers have been affected by domestic flight cancellations in Tonga after the aviation authority suspended the local airline's maintenance certificate.

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran to perform Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch stadium concerts in January 2026
The singer was last on Kiwi shores in 2023 with his Mathematics Tour.

What is popcorn lung, and should vape users be worried?
What exactly is popcorn lung, and should New Zealand vape users be concerned?

Financial support considered for greyhound owners as 1500 dogs face re-homing
Greyhound racing is set to end in New Zealand on July 31 2026 after the Government announced a ban in 2024.

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson form close bond during ‘Naked Gun’ film shoot
The pair have traded compliments in the build-up to the release of their new film.

Fatal crash closed SH1 at Manakau for four hours
The highway south of Levin has reopened after a fatal crash, but motorists were warned to expect ongoing delays until queued traffic cleared.

Foodstuffs commits to rebuilding New World Victoria Park after fire
A massive blaze broke out at New World Victoria Park in June, and took more than 10 hours to extinguish.

'We cannot miss this moment': Waikato medical school must address health inequities - iwi
A new medical school at the University of Waikato must deliver for Maori, says a Waikato-based Iwi Maori Partnership Board.

'Gaza is not a religious issue': Advocates split on government harmony accord
New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders have signed a harmony and peace accord, but not everyone's happy with the idea.

Willis to press Fonterra on butter prices as Luxon softens his tone
While the finance minister says she will specifically raise the cost of butter with the dairy giant, the PM says “if she raises butter prices, good on her”.

Tairawhiti’s struggle with low immunisation rates ongoing but situation improving
Tairawhiti’s immunisation rate was 68.1%, below the national average of 79.3%.

Paddy Gower: What the Halasima!? 11 fun facts about the Warriors’ newest cult hero
OPINION: The Tongan Torpedo delivered a shockwave of positivity with his match-winning wonder-try.

Body found off walkway near Auckland's Southern Motorway
An item at first believed to be an improvised explosive device was also found.

Iconic north Auckland pottery store to close its doors after nearly 50 years
Morris & Jones was opened in Matakana in 1977.

Taupo Hospital doctor, staff shortages spark closure contingency plans
A plan exists for potential closure if Taupo can't find enough staff.

Real Life: Fraser Grut on 10,000 Dreams project and bouncing back from rock bottom
He dreamt of an Oscar… 'then my film bombed and my parents had to mortgage their house'.

Joseph Parker’s appeal to Usyk: ‘Put legacy ahead of cash and fight me’
Parker’s manager believes the Ukrainian would cement his place in the sport’s history by embarking on a reign as undisputed ruler of his division.

Mayoralty race heats up as fireworks seller throws hat in ring, vows to make council ‘run like clockwork’
Prepare for some pyrotechnics as Darrin Wilson joins the race to lead the city he’s lived in all his life.

‘You’re being annoying’: Herald Now’s Ryan Bridge and Winston Peters clash in tense interview
Ryan Bridge spoke to Peters about the plan for rehoming greyhounds after the ban.

Rural practices will benefit from new Waikato medical school - doctors
Medical students who train rurally are six times more likely to work as a rural doctor, says the Rural Health Network.

Health Ministry issues first warning about vaping product
A public warning has been issued for Suntree Salts - Vanilla Cream, which has four times the allowable limit of a flavour compound.