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Received today — 12 May 2026 New Zealand Herald

Wellington earthquake: Magnitude 4.2 quake shakes lower North Island

12 May 2026 at 09:20
Close to 6000 people reported feeling the shaking this evening.

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck off the Wellington coast. Photo / GeoNet

Xero boss responds to Rod Drury sexual misconduct allegations

12 May 2026 at 07:59
Xero's board and CEO have pledged to improve processes to keep staff safe.

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the tech company takes sexual misconduct allegations "extremely seriously". Photo / Xero

Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: Kiwi passenger in good health before quarantine in Australia

12 May 2026 at 07:15
The New Zealander and five Australians will quarantine near Perth for three weeks.

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

Three people have died, and at least six others appear to be infected after an outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship the MV Hondius. Photo / AFP

NZ sharemarket down almost 1% amid economic slowdown – Market close

12 May 2026 at 06:20
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,080.33, down 130.15 points or 0.99%.

The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). Photo / Thinkstock

The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). Photo / Thinkstock

The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). Photo / Thinkstock

The April ANZ Truckometer showed the Light Traffic Index was down 1.7% (up 2.4% for the year), and Heavy Traffic declined 1.2% (up 2.4% year on year). Photo / Thinkstock

New Zealand’s Biggest Moments At Australian Fashion Week

12 May 2026 at 05:00
From Cate Blanchett sitting front row to shows that spotlighted formative histories.

Model Manahou Mackay on the runway for Carla Zampatti at Australian Fashion Week. Photo / Getty Images

Model Manahou Mackay on the runway for Carla Zampatti at Australian Fashion Week. Photo / Getty Images

Model Manahou Mackay on the runway for Carla Zampatti at Australian Fashion Week. Photo / Getty Images

Model Manahou Mackay on the runway for Carla Zampatti at Australian Fashion Week. Photo / Getty Images

Christchurch campground left to vandals as Kāinga Ora scraps housing plan

12 May 2026 at 04:46
The 7851sqm Blenheim Road site was meant for social housing, then abandoned.

A Kainga Ora property at Upper Riccarton is being targeted by vandals ahead of its sale. Photo / Kurt Bayer

A Kainga Ora property at Upper Riccarton is being targeted by vandals ahead of its sale. Photo / Kurt Bayer

A Kainga Ora property at Upper Riccarton is being targeted by vandals ahead of its sale. Photo / Kurt Bayer

A Kainga Ora property at Upper Riccarton is being targeted by vandals ahead of its sale. Photo / Kurt Bayer

US plan to cut beef import tariffs raises questions for NZ farmers

12 May 2026 at 04:14
US officials have not yet confirmed any tariff changes on beef imports.

In 2025, the US was the largest market for New Zealand beef for the year, taking 173,056 tonnes, a drop of 5%. However, high prices saw the value increase by 17% to $2.1 billion. Photo / File

In 2025, the US was the largest market for New Zealand beef for the year, taking 173,056 tonnes, a drop of 5%. However, high prices saw the value increase by 17% to $2.1 billion. Photo / File

In 2025, the US was the largest market for New Zealand beef for the year, taking 173,056 tonnes, a drop of 5%. However, high prices saw the value increase by 17% to $2.1 billion. Photo / File

In 2025, the US was the largest market for New Zealand beef for the year, taking 173,056 tonnes, a drop of 5%. However, high prices saw the value increase by 17% to $2.1 billion. Photo / File

All Blacks loosehead prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection – Paul Lewis

12 May 2026 at 04:01
OPINION: Ethan de Groot is the clear first-choice loosehead but back-ups are scarce.

Xavier Numia was one of the standouts this week. Photo / Photosport

Xavier Numia was one of the standouts this week. Photo / Photosport

Xavier Numia was one of the standouts this week. Photo / Photosport

Xavier Numia was one of the standouts this week. Photo / Photosport

Herald afternoon quiz: May 12

12 May 2026 at 03:00
Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

What was the title of Abba's 2021 record, their first studio album in 40 years? Photo / Getty Images

What was the title of Abba's 2021 record, their first studio album in 40 years? Photo / Getty Images

What was the title of Abba's 2021 record, their first studio album in 40 years? Photo / Getty Images

What was the title of Abba's 2021 record, their first studio album in 40 years? Photo / Getty Images

Flaxmere supermarket alcohol licence fight goes to Hastings hearing

12 May 2026 at 02:51
Police and medical officer oppose granting off-licence to store in 'vulnerable' suburb.

Police and Health New Zealand are opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket. Photo / Linda Hall

Police and Health New Zealand are opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket. Photo / Linda Hall

Police and Health New Zealand are opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket. Photo / Linda Hall

Police and Health New Zealand are opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket. Photo / Linda Hall

Antonov AN-124 takes off from Auckland after rare mega cargo plane visit

12 May 2026 at 02:34
Big boy takes off after wowing crowds during secret mission.

The four-engined cargo behemoth was in Auckland for less than a day. Photo / Anna Heath

The four-engined cargo behemoth was in Auckland for less than a day. Photo / Anna Heath

The four-engined cargo behemoth was in Auckland for less than a day. Photo / Anna Heath

The four-engined cargo behemoth was in Auckland for less than a day. Photo / Anna Heath
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