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Police outside a block of units on Calgary St, Sandringham, where Shannon Shelby Baker was found dead. Photo / Leon Menzie

NEW ZEALAND

Two charged over Sandringham death appear in court

13 Feb, 2019 10:33am
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Shannon Shelby Baker was found dead inside his home in December, 2018.

A handful of the 1080 bait being spread across the Tararua ranges. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

SPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humane

12 Feb, 2019 6:40am
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A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".

Michael Abou Chaaya, 21, has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention after injuring a group of school students when he ploughed into them at a North Shore bus stop.

NEW ZEALAND

Speeding driver who mowed down students gets home detention

11 Feb, 2019 12:30pm
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The students were injured in September 2017 after being struck outside Westlake High.

Steve Webster is currently one of hundreds of firefighters fighting the Nelson fires. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation

10 Feb, 2019 12:33pm
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Online petition pushing for man fighting Nelson blaze to be spared.

Joshua Mou, 13, who passed away at Hawke's Bay Hospital yesterday morning after his bike collided with a van on Monday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family devastated by death of second 'happy, fun loving' son

30 Jan, 2019 12:22pm
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Thirteen-year-old Joshua Mou passed away at Hawke's Bay Hospital yesterday morning.

Tracy Branch and Lee Carlyle from Branch Property Maintenance. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Workers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'

29 Jan, 2019 2:31pm
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"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."

Isaac Giesen AKA The Blue Rower in his first moments at sea. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

The Blue Rower: Kiwi's 4800km Atlantic journey for mental health

23 Jan, 2019 12:08pm
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Isaac Giesen has been rowing for 41 days straight, and has about 25 to go.

Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Two men missing after waterfall incidents

20 Jan, 2019 7:56pm
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Emergency services are searching for the men at Hunua Falls and the Maketu Waterfall.

Chris Thorley says a view of the Waitakere Ranges has been replaced by a roof and broken windows. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Elm St nightmare: Derelict house dumped next to village

11 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Retirement villagers irked by racing club's re-siting of ugly building

Rubbish piled up at a refuse station at Colville on the Coromandel Peninsula. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping

6 Jan, 2019 2:57pm
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Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.

BMW Isetta 300 1958, viewed by 64,103, priced at $28,510. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Top 10 most-viewed Trade Me Motors listings of 2018

4 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A vintage bubble car, a rare Mazda and a "hydro van" were among the top-10 most viewed.

Lifeguards patrolling at Wainui Beach near Gisborne. Photo / Supplied SLSNZ

NEW ZEALAND

Off-duty lifeguard, nephews save festivalgoers caught in rip

1 Jan, 2019 6:48pm
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"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."

Filming of a scene from the Power Rangers in Mills Lane, near Queen St Auckland. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

Power Rangers kicks open door for new talent

26 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Jack Mensah, 20, spent four weeks working at Studio West on the Power Rangers TV series.

The Herald takes a look at the 'weird and wonderful' gifts donated during Christmas appeals. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Happy Christmas: Weird items donated in charity's appeal

20 Dec, 2018 10:07am
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From bloody knives, strange food items and dolls with their heads shaved.

Oregan father Neil has set up a secret dating ad for his sons, from left; Jeremy, Matthew and Benjamin. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dad's dating service: Meet the three 'wonderful, successful sons'

20 Dec, 2018 6:12am
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"I'm sure they will be surprised and annoyed, but I'm sure they will laugh."

Mahinarangi Paul queued overnight for her parcel. Photo/Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Hundreds could go without food and presents at Christmas due to charity demand

19 Dec, 2018 3:33pm
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By Friday, more than 8000 food parcels will have been distributed throughout Auckland.

NEW ZEALAND

84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush

18 Dec, 2018 7:19am
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Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.

BUSINESS

Extreme weather costs insurers $226m this year

13 Dec, 2018 6:08am
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The 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.

Among those gathered were people keen to emphasise the message of stopping violence towards women. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane vigil unites sorrow of two fathers

13 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Dad of murder victim Emily Longley pays respects to slain British backpacker.

Tourist Max Parmentier who has been staying at The Base Backpackers met British backpacker Grace Millane during her stay before she was killed. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Tourist recalls meeting Grace: 'She seemed like a really gentle girl and really cool'

10 Dec, 2018 6:30pm
4 minutes to read

The death of British backpacker Grace Millane has rocked tourists travelling NZ.

The damage done to Brian Dooley's car after a bus drove into it more than once on Friday night. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crash into parked car: Bus company admits fault

5 Dec, 2018 1:47pm
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"I looked up and all I could see is this bus reversing into my car." - Brian Dooley

Auckland's The Grove restaurant has been named the ninth best restaurant in the world in the TripAdvisor awards. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Auckland restaurant The Grove rated ninth best in the world

5 Dec, 2018 6:04am
4 minutes to read

The results come as part of TripAdvisor's 2018 Travellers' Choice Restaurants Awards.

Fabian Prioux, owner of Abbey Road Burgers, Bar & Cafe, in Nelson. Photo / Nelson Weekly

NEW ZEALAND

'Like heaven': Restaurant ban on children a 'success'

4 Dec, 2018 3:16pm
5 minutes to read

Abbey Road Burgers, Bar & Cafe began restricting children's dining two months ago.

Nearly 200 trailers were stolen in the Central North Island last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police and MTA work to stop trailer theft

3 Dec, 2018 9:29am
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Nearly 200 trailers were stolen in the Central North Island last year.

The NZ Transport Agency cyclist road code states that there must never be more than two cyclists cycling next to one another. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Four abreast: Cyclists hog left lane on busy Saturday

19 Nov, 2018 2:26pm
4 minutes to read

"They looked like they were professionals... so they should know better."

Sonam Shelar has been missing since Saturday.

NEW ZEALAND

Missing woman five months pregnant, upset after scan

19 Nov, 2018 8:41am
4 minutes to read

Sonam Shelar, 26, was last seen at 8.30am on Saturday on Cashmere Ave.

NEW ZEALAND

Primary school cancels prizegiving: 'Schools are not about ranking and sorting'

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The school cancelled its prizegiving to improve intrinsic motivation and abolish ranking.

Fatima Enari with her newborn granddaughter Noella. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Grandmother misses birth after horror collision with cyclist

11 Nov, 2018 5:13pm
4 minutes to read

Fatima Enari is fighting to regain consciousness in ICU after being hit by a cyclist.

Since 2016 there have been three known deaths and 13,864 ACC claims related to boxing. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Should boxing injuries be covered by ACC?

11 Nov, 2018 3:36pm
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Since 2016 there has been three known deaths and 13,864 ACC claims related to boxing.

Daniella Smith, former women's world boxing champion, is staging a fight night to raise money for Women's Refuge. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

New rules added ahead of charity boxing event tonight

9 Nov, 2018 8:46am
3 minutes to read

"I just pray that our event runs without injury." - Daniella Smith

NEW ZEALAND

Not enough to live on; negative Winz experience: Welfare survey

9 Nov, 2018 6:09am
4 minutes to read

People said they do not currently receive enough income to live with dignity.

NEW ZEALAND

Horror injury sparks calls for review of charity boxing events

5 Nov, 2018 10:19am
5 minutes to read

Kain Parsons was critically injured in a match against Steve Alfeld on Saturday night.

Lanes were closed in Waterview Tunnel last night as police worked to safely retrieve a loose dog. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Waterview walkies: Dog takes a run through the Waterview Tunnel

5 Nov, 2018 6:57am
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Lanes were closed as police worked to safely retrieve the canine.

The first responders attend to George Scott. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Back from the dead: Moment heroes saved George's life

4 Nov, 2018 1:16pm
6 minutes to read

George Scott, 62, had a cardiac arrest while driving and is alive due to first responders.

A Youth Court hearing in Auckland. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Young criminals: The age old debate

4 Nov, 2018 5:00am
10 minutes to read

An in-depth look at youth justice services and how they could better cater for offenders.

NZ Sculpture OnShore chairwoman Sally Dewar with Rebecca Rose's artwork Unfold Gold at Fort Takapuna. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

NZ Sculpture OnShore event in great shape

2 Nov, 2018 5:00am
Quick Read

NZ Sculpture OnShore is New Zealand's largest outdoor sculpture exhibition.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet fans during a public walk along Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Prince Harry and Meghan greet fans at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour

30 Oct, 2018 6:42pm
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The Royal Highnesses walked along North Wharf to Karanga Plaza.

NEW ZEALAND

Racist tirade: Wellington Mayor appalled by the woman's comments

29 Oct, 2018 2:52pm
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"Her abuse in no way represents the views of the vast majority of Wellingtonians."

NEW ZEALAND

'White people only': Racist tirade upsets holidaying family

28 Oct, 2018 5:22pm
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"This is only for white people. This country is for white people only," family told.

Glenesk Rd residents Joe Ward, Kim Kerrigan and Anita Ward, with baby Forrest, 4 months old. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Floody hell: Piha's torrent of despair

28 Oct, 2018 5:00am
11 minutes to read

Kim Kerrigan is battling to learn the fate of her property.

From left, Matt McNeill, Mayank Mittal and Hank Rowe trying out the new Lime e-scooters that will be launched in Auckland on Monday. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Two e-scooter companies launch in Auckland

14 Oct, 2018 3:45pm
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Companies Onzo and Lime are launching fleets of e-scooters in Auckland.

ENTERTAINMENT

The making of a Knight: Sir John Rowles honoured

11 Oct, 2018 12:36pm
4 minutes to read

"This sort of completes the whole trip – I can't get much after this."

The fire damaged four out of Ravensdown's 13 stores on its site. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Fertiliser factory reopens 48 hours after inferno

11 Oct, 2018 6:10am
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Ravensdown fertiliser factory is back in business just two days after a spectacular fire.

AUT Professor John Tookey, Deputy Head of School of Engineering. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Long-standing opposition against plans for Auckland waterfront stadium

10 Oct, 2018 2:22pm
4 minutes to read

"The practicality is that it would be very expensive and very disruptive."

The 'Māori Tears' beer, owned by the Brussels Beer Project in Belgium, claims to

NEW ZEALAND

Brewery apologises for 'Māori Tears' beer

10 Oct, 2018 10:09am
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An international brewery criticised for naming its beer "Māori Tears" has apologised.

NEW ZEALAND

Belgian 'Māori Tears' beer slammed as culturally offensive

9 Oct, 2018 12:17pm
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"Does the brewer take pride in thinking of Māori who are crying?"

Guangyou Feng had his Licensed Building Practitioner's design licence cancelled. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland builder loses licence after forgery conviction

3 Oct, 2018 12:03pm
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Guangyou Feng had his Licensed Building Practitioner's design licence cancelled.

The Block NZ's Chlo and Em at the season finale auction. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

New owners of The Block NZ house 'over the moon'

1 Oct, 2018 7:27pm
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The new owners of Chlo and Em's property on The Block NZ weren't fans of the show.

NEW ZEALAND

Luxury cruiser damaged in boat show prang

1 Oct, 2018 4:03pm
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The 52ft flybridge Riviera "Majesnik" T-boned the "Quest 2", an Azimut 21m luxury cruiser.

Charlotte Smelt, 27, is a Lion employee sharing her personal experience with suicide. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Businesses step up fight against suicide

1 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Zero Suicide Workplace will equip businesses with suicide awareness and prevention skills.

The number of people charged with harmful digital communications has risen from 18 to 107 in three years. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Justice figures show surge in harmful digital communication charges

28 Sep, 2018 12:32pm
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The number of people charged with harmful digital communications has risen from 18 to 107.

Have you seen Theres'a Urlich, above, who has been missing for seven months? Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Psychic's disturbing premonition about missing woman

20 Sep, 2018 2:27pm
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The psychic suggested Urlich has met an alarming end at the hands of a violent offender.

NEW ZEALAND

Missing for seven months: Theres'a Urlich's family want closure

19 Sep, 2018 5:48pm
3 minutes to read

Family have given up hope seven months since a Kaitaia woman disappeared without a trace.

Four-year-old Reuben Nolan's body was found following a two-and-a-half-hour search by police officers, local volunteers, family and friends. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Farmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of child

18 Sep, 2018 3:07pm
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Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.

Damien Currie, 17, and Skyler Wright, 21, died after their car collided with a truck in Waikato on August 31. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Trip to Hobbiton ends in tragedy for young couple

14 Sep, 2018 3:06pm
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Damien Currie and Skyler Wright died in hospital after the crash on State Highway 27.

Rowandale School students walking home on Wordsworth Rd. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

School urges road improvements after child hit by car

13 Sep, 2018 6:40pm
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Rowandale School is advocating for road improvements after a student was hit by a car.

The property located on Great North Rd is being marketed by Ray White as an exciting prospect for anyone looking for an opportunity to build on the city fringe. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Dilapidated home set to sell for over $1m

13 Sep, 2018 5:52pm
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The four-bedroom home is said to be "ready to be retired".

Jeff Weake, left, and Trevor Barrett on one of their flights north from the South Island. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Death of microlight pioneer shakes community

11 Sep, 2018 7:16pm
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Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.

Former NZ Defence Force houses in Papakura will be re-purposed to house the homeless. Pictured are Jody Hoare and Lt. Mike Bryan from The Salvation Army. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

New housing project will provide accommodation for over 150 homeless people

6 Sep, 2018 7:33pm
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"A particularly nice way of using existing housing but re-purposing it to meet the need."

In the past five and a half years a total of 2306 firearm-related offences were reported nationally. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Bay of Plenty and Canterbury worst hit districts for firearm-related offences

30 Aug, 2018 9:15pm
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In the past five and a half years a total of 2306 firearm-related offences were reported.

One person died in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of on Tekapo-Twizel Rd and Mt Cook Rd just after 3pm yesterday. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Calls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death

30 Aug, 2018 2:25pm
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"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."

Commuters say there are not enough parking spaces at Papakura Park and Ride. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Papakura Park & Ride: 'The best facilities that I have seen in Auckland'

30 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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"It is one of the best facilities for Park & Ride so far that I have seen in Auckland."