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We throw away 282 tonnes of broccoli stalks each year, despite the fact they are just as edible as the rest of the vegetable. Photo / Duncan Brown.

LIFESTYLE

The top 10 food 'scraps' you should be eating

20 Aug, 2018 5:31pm
5 minutes to read

Do you throw out these scraps? Here's how you should be using them instead.

Rain is on the way for most of the country. Photo / NZPA, Ross Setford

NEW ZEALAND

Wet week ahead for most of New Zealand

19 Aug, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Today's the day to get the washing on the line - the rest of the week will be rainy.

A woman laid a false rape complaint against her ex-fiance after he broke up with her. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

False rape complaint follows break up

17 Aug, 2018 2:56pm
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The woman laid a fake rape complaint after the victim broke up with her.

NEW ZEALAND

Jail for $5.25 million meth supply

17 Aug, 2018 10:14am
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Two meth suppliers have been sentenced over the sale of more than $5 million of the drug.

The construction industry is facing big challenges such as a skills shortage and issues with risk allocation. File photo / Jason Oxenham.

NEW ZEALAND

Construction leaders' bleak view of sector

16 Aug, 2018 10:24am
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Forum in Wellington calls for building industry to work together to solve issues.

Auckland sculptor Gregor Kregar spent months making balloon-like dinosaurs out of stainless steel for his piece, Anthropocene Shelter. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Te Papa unleashes dinosaurs and monsters

15 Aug, 2018 5:27pm
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Kids can explore the interactive new exhibitions at Te Papa from Saturday.

Wellington City Mission's Kelly Henderson (left), social worker Olivia Lange, and blogger Lucy Revill were blown away by the amount of donated products. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

'Overwhelming' response to toiletries drive

9 Aug, 2018 2:56pm
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Hundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.

The man was sentenced to home detention in the Wellington District Court this morning. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man trades alcohol for sexual act with teen

9 Aug, 2018 9:14am
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The man was looking for a quick "release" from the stress of his life, his lawyer said.

A 72-year-old man has been sent to prison for historic rapes. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Rapist imprisoned for offending from the 60s

8 Aug, 2018 10:17am
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The man committed a number of rapes and indecent assaults more than 50 years ago.

Piri Weepu appeared briefly in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning, where he was convicted and sentenced for driving with excess breath alcohol. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Moment All Blacks great was found slumped behind wheel at McD's drive-thru

7 Aug, 2018 4:20pm
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Weepu had ordered his food, but passed out drunk at the wheel before he could receive it.

Former All Black halfback Piri Weepu in the dock at the Lower Hutt District Court, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Weepu's drink-drive shame at McDonald's drive-thru

7 Aug, 2018 10:00am
4 minutes to read

Former rugby star found slumped over the wheel in early morning food run.

The man first appeared in a court in the Wellington region more than three months ago, and has kept his name secret the whole time. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Entertainer to appeal suppression ruling

6 Aug, 2018 2:10pm
2 minutes to read

Name suppression was lifted today after three months, but the man still cannot be named.

Chair of judges Jim Harré is working his dream job, though it's not without its challenges. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Wine judge talks pros and cons of the job

6 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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The judges are careful to give full respect to each wine they taste.

Buildings around Wellington such as Defence House had to be demolished after the Kaikōura earthquake, but the city has been resilient so far. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Millions being spent to make Welly resilient

4 Aug, 2018 5:55pm
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Money is pouring in from different areas to help Wellington become more resilient.

Hīria Te Rangi (left) and Brenda Wallace are two of the founders of Whare Hauora, a charity making sensors for people to measure the heat and humidity in their homes. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Cheap sensors allow people to test heat of homes

4 Aug, 2018 5:25pm
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The charity wants more people to be aware of how healthy their home is.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with baby Neve and partner Clarke Gayford after arriving at Wellington Airport. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern arrives in Wellington with baby Neve

4 Aug, 2018 2:46pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Wellington with baby Neve.

Scammers gained access to the man's computer and bank account, moving his money around so it looked like they had deposited it there. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

$55k scam victim: 'I got suckered in'

3 Aug, 2018 11:48am
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The man was able to get his money back, but others are not so lucky.

Kelly Banks (left) and Janine Williams started the site to encourage people to seek help when they need it. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

183 dog-walkers step in during family emergency

3 Aug, 2018 9:39am
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Website set up to empower people to ask for help in difficult times.

People are asked to log into their bank account, then head to the bank to transfer the money overseas. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Genuinely nice' man loses $70,000 and gets it back as scams rapidly increase in NZ

2 Aug, 2018 8:56am
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The callers tell victims to 'play it cool' at the bank, saying the staff could be hackers.

John Frederick Ericson killed his wife with a tomahawk as she slept, 19 years ago. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Axe-murderer fights parole decision

1 Aug, 2018 9:25am
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Axe-murderer John Ericson has gone to court again to challenge a parole decision.

Te Papa is pausing parts of its restructure following feedback from staff. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Te Papa pauses parts of restructure

1 Aug, 2018 7:52am
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Te Papa is seeking advice from experts on its natural history collections care.

The person will appear in court next month. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Former All Black keeps name secret in drink-driving case

31 Jul, 2018 7:14pm
3 minutes to read

Sports star was due to appear in court this morning but the hearing was rescheduled.

Dr Peter Liston was the only oral surgeon working at the Whanganui District Health Board and was under a large amount of pressure, his lawyer says. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Oral surgeon appeals misdiagnosis fine

30 Jul, 2018 10:09am
4 minutes to read

The delayed diagnosis meant the patient had to have a third of his tongue removed.

Police are making enquiries into alleged incidents of misconduct by off-duty recruits. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police recruits stood down over misconduct

30 Jul, 2018 8:44am
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One of the incidents is believed to be an alleged indecent assault.

Nicole Morris died in Christchurch Hospital on February 19 last year, three weeks after falling from a car in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mother's pain over daughter's mysterious death - was she pushed?

28 Jul, 2018 7:01pm
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The mother of a woman who died after falling out of a car wants answers about the tragedy.

Residents of Harbour View Rd have been supplying police with information that helped lead to an arrest recently. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Meth-dealing arrest after residents' complaints

25 Jul, 2018 4:43pm
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Members of the public have helped police arrest an alleged meth-dealer in Lower Hutt.

A police officer carries a baby in a car seat after rescuing it from a car involved in the police pursuit through Porirua. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Police chase with baby in car: Man sentenced

25 Jul, 2018 1:01pm
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Parekura Kirikino-Nukunuku appeared in court today holding the baby in question.

More restrictions on alcohol lead to fewer alcohol-related injuries, the study shows. Photo / NZPA / Ross Setford

NEW ZEALAND

Study: Drinking culture leads to ER

24 Jul, 2018 3:18pm
4 minutes to read

Experts say our problem with binge-drinking is to blame.

The otters can be found curled up together on their heated rock. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

How the zoo keeps animals warm in winter

24 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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The otters can often be seen piled onto their heated rock, enjoying its warmth.

This is the moment a truck barely misses hitting an oncoming car during a dangerous overtake. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Truck's hair-raising overtake caught on camera

21 Jul, 2018 3:48pm
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A truck driver dangerously overtook on double yellow lines, barely missing another car.

Wellington helicopter pilot Rick Lucas appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.

NEW ZEALAND

Helicopter pilot admits lying on medical forms

20 Jul, 2018 9:15am
3 minutes to read

The pilot was prescribed sleeping tablets and anti-anxiety medications.

Little Yellow Bird founder Samantha Jones tracks her garments right back to where the materials are sourced from. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Tracking tech to tackle modern-day slavery

18 Jul, 2018 10:19am
3 minutes to read

Samantha Jones wants to make it easier for consumers to make ethical choices.

NEW ZEALAND

Jacqui Colley wins Parkin Drawing Prize

16 Jul, 2018 6:50pm
4 minutes to read

Last year's winner was a draped assortment of cut up carpet.

Lucy Revill, left, and Maureen Placente have created the look and purpose of Soap for Society, a non-profit organisation working to tackle hygiene poverty in New Zealand. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Toiletries drive to tackle hygiene poverty

16 Jul, 2018 3:42pm
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People are often choosing between basic hygiene products, and food for their families.

Jan and Marcus McKeogh don't receive the Winter Energy Payments due to their NZ pensions being deducted down to zero. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

No Winter Energy Payments 'salt in our wounds'

12 Jul, 2018 5:30pm
4 minutes to read

First their pensions were deducted, now they don't get help for winter.

Nurses strike at the Hawke's Bay hospital in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

District Health Boards coping well despite nurses' strike

12 Jul, 2018 3:10pm
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They say it's a testament to the work they've put into contingency plans for the strike.

Acting mayor Simon Marsh, left, Shopify's Marcie Murray and Wreda chief executive Lance Walker are excited about the company setting up its base in Wellington. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Remote working for 100 new employees

12 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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More than 100 new Wellington retail workers will get to avoid the daily commute.

Erica Duthie and Struan Ashby are currently exhibiting some of their tape art in Berlin. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Community creates labyrinth for winter festival

11 Jul, 2018 7:25pm
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Free workshops are open for people in the Hutt to get involved in.

The man appeared in a court in the Wellington area.

NEW ZEALAND

Entertainer denied diversion for alleged family violence

9 Jul, 2018 10:10am
2 minutes to read

The entertainer was denied a diversion for the alleged assault.

Marie and John Brophy have to seek help from Work and Income to get by, due to a controversial law allowing their pensions to be deducted. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Pension policy: 'I don't want to be a bludger'

9 Jul, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Hard look taken at controversial legislation widely considered to unfairly penalise some.

Tepiwa Riwai, right, a learner driver, has pleaded guilty after being caught street racing.

NEW ZEALAND

Learner driver clocked at 212km/h in street race

8 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Tepiwa Riwai reached speeds of 212km/h while racing another driver on a state highway.

Barry Soper and wife Heather du Plessis-Allan. Photo / Hagen Hopkins

NEW ZEALAND

'Can't justify' stabbing Barry Soper's son

7 Jul, 2018 12:12pm
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"Why the hell were you carrying a 30cm serrated knife in Courtenay Place?"

Hackers want personal information so they can use it or sell it to other cyber criminals, Peter Bailey said. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Expert's warning: Hackers could sell Kiwis' data on dark web

7 Jul, 2018 12:01pm
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Some hackers used a Trade Me-style site to sell off stolen personal information.

Hackers may have had access to personal information, but it's difficult to know what they actually went after. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

About 200 Wellingtonians people caught up in data breach

6 Jul, 2018 1:10pm
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A 'couple of hundred' Wellingtonians have been warned about the data breach.

Boats and ferries are taking extra care around the whale. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Wellington whale back again for fourth day

6 Jul, 2018 12:31pm
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People have been stopping on the motorway shoulder to get a glimpse of the whale.

Former PM Helen Clark has questioned why the board of Russell McVeagh hasn't resigned yet. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Helen Clark says law firm board should resign

6 Jul, 2018 9:23am
2 minutes to read

The former PM weighed in on Russell McVeagh on Twitter last night.

Malea Nicholson, left, Claire Deacon, Hamish Boyle, and Amy Arnold are all actors who will be playing professors and students on the interactive wizarding academy train. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

ENTERTAINMENT

Wizarding school to be held on Wellington train

5 Jul, 2018 3:59pm
3 minutes to read

New Zealand's first wizarding academy is coming to the capital.

Ferry passengers got up close and personal with the visiting whale this morning. Photo / Woolf Photography

Stunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attraction

5 Jul, 2018 1:50pm
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The rare southern right whale first spotted on Tuesday, has reappeared today.

Councillor and wildlife photographer Simon Woolf captured this stunning image of the whale breaching in front of the Beehive. Photo / Woolf Photography

NEW ZEALAND

Stunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attraction

5 Jul, 2018 11:55am
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The fireworks could be called off due to the presence of a whale in the harbour.

Simon Woolf snapped this photo of the whale. Photo / Woolf Photography

NEW ZEALAND

Stunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attraction

5 Jul, 2018 9:34am
3 minutes to read

But this tale could end up in disappointment for fireworks fans.

Michael Gray, from Buzz Cafe, is making a peanut butter, slow cooker hot chocolate for the challenge. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Wave of hot chocolate to hit the Hutt

4 Jul, 2018 12:09pm
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Hot chocolates galore will be on offer in the Hutt starting tomorrow.

William Wakefield in the dock after pleading not guilty to murder in the High Court at Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Upper Hutt man denies murdering 5-month-old baby

4 Jul, 2018 8:53am
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The man accused of murdering his 5-month-old baby can now be named.

Sione Tuiano has left behind two children, including daughter Ane Faraimo-Tuiano. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family to drink driver killer: 'We forgive you'

3 Jul, 2018 4:55pm
4 minutes to read

Tearful family members shared messages of forgiveness as Cannon stood in the dock.

The National Party lost its defence of its copyright claim over Eminem's 'Lose Yourself'.

NEW ZEALAND

National Party appealing costs in Eminem case

3 Jul, 2018 10:14am
3 minutes to read

The party's lawyer said the judge's order for damages was too high.

Wine critic Nick Stock wants everyone to be able to enjoy the drink without judgment on their personal tastes. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

LIFESTYLE

Wine critic's beginner's guide to wine

2 Jul, 2018 6:18pm
3 minutes to read

Nick Stock says there's no "right answer" when it comes to wine.

Brittany (left) and Johanna Cosgrove with Mum, Bette, who is giving her Mastectotee to Te Papa. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Sisters' T-shirts to be exhibited by Te Papa

2 Jul, 2018 1:45pm
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The Mastectotee was designed to resemble a mastectomy scar and initiate conversation.

Joshua Williams has pleaded guilty to the theft of human body parts from an exhibition. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Man who stole human toes posted theft on Instagram

2 Jul, 2018 10:02am
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Joshua Williams said he didn't plan the theft, he simply saw the toes and took them.

Sione Tuiano's daughter, Ane Faraimo-Tuiano, still asks for her father sometimes. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'We don't want him in prison': Family forgive drunk driver who killed young dad

29 Jun, 2018 5:53pm
4 minutes to read

"If I had to pick, I would rather it was me than my brother."

The stolen korowai has been shared on Facebook. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

'Tapu' korowai stolen from art gallery

28 Jun, 2018 12:17pm
2 minutes to read

The cloak was made in the traditional method and has been at the gallery for 10 years.

NEW ZEALAND

Council given go ahead for fluoridation

27 Jun, 2018 9:23am
4 minutes to read

The six-year legal battle has come to an end in the Supreme Court.

The man pleaded guilty to the charges in the Wellington District Court earlier this month. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man admits spate of violent offending

26 Jun, 2018 7:00pm
3 minutes to read

He punched a driver in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and chipping his tooth.

The former band member appeared in a court in the Wellington Region earlier this month and pleaded not guilty to a charge of male assaults female, but his charge has now been reduced to common assault. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Entertainer's domestic violence charge downgraded, could get diversion

25 Jun, 2018 10:07am
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Police will consider whether to grant the man diversion on the common assault charge.