Australian cricketing great Damien Martyn wakes from coma as family praises ‘miracle’ recovery
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Lithium batteries cause chaos on one of Auckland Airport’s busiest travel days
“For safety reasons, these bags require additional back-of-house screening by Aviation Security so prohibited items can be identified…
Billy Joel makes surprise performance after health diagnosis
Last May, the singer announced via Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a…
How Hills Real Estate traders made $5.4m by flipping 71 Auckland properties
This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025. A Herald analysis goes inside $60 million…
World champion jockey James McDonald made an offer he can’t refuse for Trentham
Tomodachi is owned by Sir Peter Vela, who has been one of McDonald’s greatest supporters and mentors, so…
Christchurch car sales supremo Paul Kelly on his path to success and the advice you don’t want to hear
When a teenage Kelly was pumping gas at that spot, it was called Bruce Reid Motors and he…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
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AI overload: Why experts say a digital detox is vital for mental health
“We use AI as a personal assistant; it can create text, images and video content, and craft our…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“Noise is not the same as progress.” Roa’s lifetime of service to the Māori language and education has…
Justin Bieber calls for ‘safer, more honest’ music industry after child stardom
He credits his Christian faith for helping him heal and emphasises forgiveness without excusing past injustices. Photo /…
Rotorua’s QE Health: Commerce Commission declines to investigate complaint about Health NZ
QE Health offered clinical services, including rheumatology, physiotherapy, psychology, orthotics, dietetics, and occupational therapy. Patients expressed worries for…
Black Fern Charmaine Smith opens up on baby loss and stigma around grief
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