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'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
Police seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.

Ex-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegations
Former deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.

Canterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coroner
Father Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

'A real taste of winter': Sub-zero temps, bluebird days for south, rain in north clears
MetService says the rest of the week should be relatively settled.

Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
OPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.

One person injured after Timaru fire
Crews were called to the blaze on Rimu St around 4.30pm.

Opinion: Ardie Savea's bold move to Moana redefines rugby career
Critics feared joining Moana would jeopardise Savea's All Blacks future.

Why more students are choosing online education over traditional schools
Enrolments at Te Kura rose by 10,000 in the last six years.

From city to the skies: 5 new things in travel for your next trip
Special journeys and experiences to spend your travel funds on.

'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.

Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.

'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.

Watch: Early morning smash-and-grab captured on camera
'I am literally witnessing a ram raid right now ... good morning!'

Budget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boost
Budget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.

Sir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?
A love letter to Auckland, End of Summer Time brings Dickie Hart back to the stage.

$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinness
Construction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.