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Received today — 11 May 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
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Hello Sailor mourn death of NZ Music Hall of Fame member and producer Stuart Pearce

11 May 2026 at 08:46
The Kiwi veteran worked on several of New Zealand’s most iconic songs.

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl
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Secrecy remains over ‘traitor’ soldier who thought he was spying on NZ

11 May 2026 at 08:30
He admitted attempted espionage after a 2019 undercover sting.

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft
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Levin crash: One in serious condition after vehicle and person collision

11 May 2026 at 07:53
St John took one person to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns
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Extreme Edge Panmure indoor climbing company fined $350,000 after woman, child injured in falls just 18 days apart

By: John Weekes
11 May 2026 at 07:29
The company knew there was a problem but failed to fix it before the boy fell.

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied
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Court martial begins for NZDF member accused of threatening Afghan interpreter

By: Ella Scott-Fleming
11 May 2026 at 07:00
The interpreter wanted to talk to the minister about coming to NZ with his new wife.

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan
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NZ sharemarket stalled by Middle East conflict - Market close

11 May 2026 at 06:24
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,210.48 points, up 35.35 points or 0.27%.

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab
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Paraplegic woman ‘upset and distressed’ after Triride wheelchair stolen from Red Beach, Auckland

By: Joel Kulasingham
11 May 2026 at 06:00
The 71-year-old says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.
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Government announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisis

By: Thomas Coughlan
11 May 2026 at 04:59
The Government has set out rules for who can get access to fuel in the event of crisis.

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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Antonov AN-124, world’s biggest aircraft, lands in New Zealand

By: John Weekes
11 May 2026 at 03:35
Flying giant on mission for a planned private, specialist freight movement.

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP
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Jesse Mulligan: The five mistakes hospitality staff wish you wouldn’t make

By: Jesse Mulligan
11 May 2026 at 00:00
Are you guilty of these mistakes when you visit restaurants, bars and cafes?

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images
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