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Judge Ema Aitken: Lawyers write support letters over Northern Club incident
Lawyer letters support Judge Aitken amid Northern Club incident probe.
'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice
Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.
Members of elite Northern Club debate new 'Polkinghorne rule' after murder trial
Two King's Counsel want to introduce the new clause.
Billionaire Hart family backs fundraiser for friend with rare disorder
Flynn Mitchell's friends are raising funds to find a cure for rare Friedreich's Ataxia.
Facebook Marketplace fail: Father cautions bargain hunters after being duped
Duped dad wants banks and police to pursue more scammers on Facebook Marketplace.
Murray Crane claims Smith and Caughey's 'disinterested' staff, poor service contributed to closure
Murray Crane of Crane Brothers says Smith & Caughey's needed better staff and service.
'Insufficient evidence': Woman claims police botched probe into alleged abduction
Two women claim they were kidnapped by several men in a van - who remain in the community.
'Didn't stand a chance': Grieving family's drink-driving plea as young sisters killed
The family of two sisters killed in car crash with alleged drink driver wants justice.
'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancer
The ex-wife of Olympic rower Eric Murray was clean-living and healthy when diagnosed.
Phillipe Starck designed accomodation on a budget
A funky hotel near the Singapore River is comfortable, accessible and well-priced
Watch: Philip Polkinghorne's lover confronts him about wife's death in secret recordings
'I want to know about the night she died.'
‘You killed our family’, grandmother tells Muriwai driver sentenced for killing teen
Driver sentenced for killing Madison Chamberlain on Muriwai Beach while high on MDMA.
‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three mates
Jeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.
‘Thought I’d die’: Calendar firefighter sentenced for strangling Auckland teacher
Firefighter sentenced for assault and strangling ex-partner, mother of his baby
Singapore on a shoestring budget: Unforgettable experiences that won't break the bank
How to be a Crazy Rich Asian... on a budget.
‘She stuck in my heart my whole life’: Heartbreak after Whangārei fatal shooting
Yvonne Chapman was shot in a Whangārei park, leaving her friends and family grieving.
‘Suspected self-inflicted’: Pauline Hanna inquest - Polkinghorne listed as interested party
Her husband Philip Polkinghorne has been listed as an interested party.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
Seymour wrote letter supporting Polkinghorne during police probe into wife’s death
Act leader claimed police went 'beyond their brief' when investigating eye surgeon.
Polkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister
“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.
Killer doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison death
Dunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.
Summer reads: Blood, Sweat and Tears - the truth about menopause
How menopause affects relationships, families and the workplace.
'Sales by day and sexy selfies by night': Manager uses OnlyFans to pay mortgage
A former Auckland model creates an OnlyFans page to pay the bills.
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
‘Rich white privilege’: Sex offender home for Christmas
Sex offender appeals two-year prison sentence and wins, now faces home detention.
Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.
From death to Mr Darcy: Grieving actor's tribute to fiance
Shivneel Singh will play Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice as a tribute to his dead fiance.
'It's good he's gone': Polkinghorne no longer a Northern Club member
“I think it’s good he’s gone, he shouldn’t be a member.”
Health watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaint
Philip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.
Polkinghorne's meth dealer tried to blackmail him after wife's death
Eye surgeon due to be sentenced on meth charges on November 1.
'You're not welcome': Members want Polkinghorne banned from exclusive club
KC claims Polkinghorne has breached the rules, brought club into disrepute.
Polkinghorne offered dead wife’s shoes, handbag as gifts during $6000 trysts - sex worker
'He gets clones of women who look the same, younger versions of his wife.'
'It's not his money': The hunt for Pauline Hanna's will
Bruce Hanna says Philip Polkinghorne shouldn't get his dead wife's money
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
Philip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nation
The Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case
'Pauline died never knowing the truth, I wish she had just called me.'
'There is no way we will forgive him': Dad blasts driver on MDMA who caused daughter's death
Father of teenager killed on Muriwai beach says crash was avoidable.
'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
Victim and locals angry no one has been charged for vicious dog attack in Tairua.
Kiwi mum leaves corporate job to become porn star – now makes $250k a year on OnlyFans
Award-winning Kiwi porn star Layla Kelly says she is earning $250k a year on OnlyFans.
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Killer, sex offender allegedly acts as lawyer from prison - convinces cop he is one
The notorious inmate was denied parole this week.
'You fake it till you make it, but I was never as good as Meg Ryan' - Kiwi mum, 60, runs OnlyFans page from Northland
Strictly adults only: This article contains content of a sexual nature.
'Sales by day and sexy selfies by night': Manager uses OnlyFans to pay mortgage
A former Auckland model creates an OnlyFans page to pay the bills.
Toni Marsh on Newshub's demise and being a 'bit of fluff' on TV3
She says she loved 'being the weather girl' but doesn't watch TV much now.
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
"I did a back flip over the flame coming out of the exhaust."
30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new name
The Herald spoke to David Bain on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the murders.
'She never let the mask slip': Brother's heartache at Monica Reid's death
Brother of missing Te Atatū woman says mental illness is a disease.
Auckland CBD shootings: How police believe gunman Matu Reid got a firearm without a licence
Police investigation traces shotgun to legal sale just nine months before fatal shootings.
'Does someone have to die?' Bashed petrol station manager says police failed to respond
Ponsonby worker viciously attacked by man. Police and ambulance fail to calls for help
Dreams dashed after US talent scouts asked mum to pay $27k
Mum says American talent scouts are 'milking money' from parents.
'Stuck' living with the horror: Knife attack survivor speaks out for first time
A man whose friend died from stab wounds is angry the killer has rebuilt his life.
Jay-Jay Feeney’s brother fumes gunman who shot him eligible for parole
Poull Andersen believes NZ justice system favours criminals over victims.
'Technically died': Barry Soper on near death, parenting at 72
Broadcaster Barry Soper survives triple bypass, cardiac arrest, organ failure.
'It was torture': Watch the truth about menopause on Blood, Sweat and Tears
The series shows how menopause affects relationships, families and the workplace.
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.
Meet the 'skaterboy' from Kawerau who paints superheroes around the world
Kiwi artist who paints life-like portraits on buildings around the world.
'My daughter didn’t need to die': Mum of 2-year-old swept away
A neighbour's harrowing account of what happened after Ivy Collins was swept away.
'We could have lost our lives here': Ōrua Bay house collapse victims revisit site
Australian couple return to Ōrua Bay where their bach collapsed on top of them.
Man's desperate search for yacht after daring rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle
Yachtsman lost at sea has lost everything and is still grieving for his boat a year on.
'She was killed in front of me': Mum shares horror after daughter's driveway death
Mother advocates speed bumps and slow down signs in shared driveways
'Lovely': Chris Hipkins on Jacinda Ardern's wedding
Hipkins told the Herald he indulged in sausage rolls at the event.
Ardern, Gayford wake up husband and wife after partying night away; what ex-PM said in speech
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford exchanged vows in a secret ceremony full of love.
First photos: Ardern and Gayford tie the knot, fancy sausage rolls on the menu
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have said 'I do'.
Wedding of the year: Inside Jacinda Ardern's wedding to Clarke Gayford
World-renowned winery set to host wedding of Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford today.
Exclusive pictures: Friends and family gather ahead of Jacinda Ardern's wedding
Former PM and future husband spotted on eve of wedding.
Meet the Director-General of Health’s daughter: doctor, book review and sex toy guru
The daughter of the Director-General of Health is followed by former PM Jacinda Ardern.
Fletcher Hawkesby on getting testicular cancer at 17
Grandson of Graeme Hart wants to live it up after his surgery to beat cancer.
'This new heart is the best Christmas present ever' - 6-year-old gets heart transplant
Chase Porter nearly died multiple times waiting for a heart transplant.
'Could've ended my life': Jay Jay Feeney’s brother furious at shooter's sentence
'I’m stuck with the scars and memories for the rest of my life'.
'Too many haters out there': Auckland CBD gunman's final call to mum before murders
'If I’d known what he was about to do I would have tried to stop him', gunman's mum says.
'Botched my teeth': Kiwi couple's $46k bill after dental holiday nightmare
Couple have spent more money fixing broken crowns than entire cost of trip to Turkey.
Teething problems: Auckland couple warn of cheap dental holidays
"Do your research, ask the right questions and read the fine print."
Scammer posing as police boss asked victims for $50k or be registered as sex offender
Pay up or else, threatening letter warns.
Cattery thought they lost Felix - but he was the 'stray' they kept feeding for 18 months
Owners want the 'luxury' cattery they trusted to be shut down.
Mum too frightened to have more children after two daughters diagnosed with rare heart defects
Mother forced to terminate baby at 23 weeks gives birth to child with heart defect.
Canterbury student exec resigns after sexual assault accusation
A female student still has 'nightmares, constant anxiety, and frequent panic attacks'.
Runaway pram tragedy: Mum 'got pregnant to fix the guilt'
'The guilt is not as intense as before but it’s always with me' - mum after tragedy.