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'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five months

His mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.

'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai route

It's one of several safety concerns locals and MPs want addressed on SH29.

Hastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds

'It is in my view a very low-level instance, but the impact ... has been great.'

'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clash

The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.

Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school

OPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.

NZ face nervous wait for T20 World Cup semifinal after loss to England

The Black Caps’ fate is now in Pakistan’s hands thanks to defeat in Colombo.

Thomas Coughlan: The art of the U-turn, National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum

As we head into Budget season, prepare for about-turns.

Kiwi stars chase records as IndyCar season opens in St Petersburg

Scott Dixon, now Sir Scott, starts his 25th straight IndyCar season at age 45.

Even racing provides punters with value as superstars get day off

An upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.

Morning quiz: The atmosphere on Mars is predominantly composed of what substance?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Liquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7m

Lift Harvesting allegedly owed more than $1m in tax to the Inland Revenue Department.

Auckland Council urges owners to act after rise in serious dog attacks

Auckland Animal Shelter reports a spate of serious dog attacks, raising concerns for animal control officers. Video / Dean Purcell

Editorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacks

OPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.

What to do in Auckland this weekend: Pride parties, opera nights and ocean delights

Food festivals and opera headline Auckland’s autumn line-up.

Pictured: Winning shots in World Nature Photography awards

From bears to bull moose - the World Nature Photographer of the Year winning shots.

How to make a rustic courgette and pine nut tart

It's a simple savoury tart for a weekend brunch or light dinner.

‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist conviction after karaoke bar groping

But Timothy Cham now risks losing his New Zealand pharmacy licence over the offending.

Mary Holm: Embracing risk at a time when you might look to avoid it? I love it

OPINION: Clear your debt and mortgage before making that move to the beach.

Bret McKenzie, Musician and comedian on his new tour and yarns from Flight of the Concords

Bret McKenzie, Musician and comedian talks to chief entertainment and lifestyle reporter, Jenni Mortimer. Video \ Jason Dorday

'Time for us to hand over' - Pendergrasts to sell $100m+ Auckland mall

'Proud of the energy we have put into it' - Glenfield Mall's Ross and Dallas Pendergrast.

‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim

“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”

Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives

A cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.

Highlanders fall to Reds

The Highlanders have dropped their second game after defeat in Brisbane.

White Ferns crush Zimbabwe to claim series win

The White Ferns were too strong for Zimbabwe once again.

Woman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinet

Police say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.

TV wars: Why are Kiwis waiting a week for MAFS?; Tenancy turmoil: Outspoken businessman to evict Stuff from print plant

A new TV quiz to rival The Chase; NBR eyes MBIE legal action; NZME music radio changes.

Force end losing streak with win over Moana Pasifika

The Force hadn't won a game since April last year.

Backstage with the Madden brothers: Kiwi golf and the Good Charlotte legacy

Mitchell Hageman chats to rockers Joel and Benji Madden ahead of their massive Domain show.

‘Make something that you would bleed for’: Good Charlotte on NZ golf and going the distance

The Madden boys on being ‘better than ever’, and why they love New Zealand.

All Blacks legend selling his Kawau Island hideaway

David Bain campaigner Joe Karam turned rundown bach into modern waterfront home.

Chopped up and shipped to the country - Turret mansion now up for grabs

Sale of former convent is a talk of the town.

Reckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in Taranaki

Police say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.

Landmark boarding house earns $225K a year but needs TLC

Building with storied past up for grabs in the capital.

'Overwhelmed with joy': Teyana Taylor on emotional Oscar breakthrough

Actor nominated for role as a revolutionary group leader in One Battle After Another.

Players learned of Italiano exit from mum after 5-0 derby thrashing

Interim coach Chris Greenacre now leads a side with two points from its last five games.

Spending spree on New Zealand’s best racehorses continues

That's Gold will have new owners in next Saturday's New Zealand Derby.

City Mission seeks refuge status to shield homeless from move-on orders

Helen Robinson warns move-on orders could block access to HomeGround services.

Mobster claims seized red, bulldog jersey was his ex-wife's, not gang insignia

After losing a bid to have it returned, he's promised his ex-wife chocolates.

Young Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf Open

Pre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.

Flatmates accuse US man of poisoning groceries after camera catches spray attack

The couple say repeated illnesses and liver damage led them to comb through footage.

Football Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying opener

Kelli Brown scored a first-half hat-trick in her breakout Ferns performance.

'Another sick and demented person': Trump unloads on De Niro critics

The US President also mocked Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Rosie O'Donnell as 'lunatics'.

Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties

The former US President will face the Republican-led House Oversight Committee tomorrow.

Market close: NZ market rises as outlooks surprise

The NZX 50 rose 52 points, or 0.4%, to close at 13,723.

Teacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say

Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.

Auckland man confronts AT driver caught parking where resident got $100 ticket

An Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson said the area where the resident parked was clearly marked with a no parking/stopping signpost. Video / Supplied

Watch: AT driver caught parking where resident got $100 ticket

AT alleges the resident tried to pull the staff member from his vehicle.

Superagers’ brains have a special ability, new study suggests

New York Times: The findings may help explain why this group has such exceptional memory.

Disciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costs

Revenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.

Woolworths dials back AI helper Olive after complaints about 'mum' chatter

The supermarket has now deleted the mum-themed lines after customer backlash.

‘From one area to another’: Māori Wardens fear move-on orders miss point

Rough sleeping has troubled Tairāwhiti for decades, Mayor Rehette Stoltz says.

Meat Industry Association chief resigns

Sirma Karapeeva has led the voice for NZ's red meat processors since 2020.

Cross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori funding

The broadcaster has recently undergone a major restructure amid looming funding changes.

'Other things I know about': Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported loss

Air New Zealand posted a $40m after-tax loss for the six months to December.

Storm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for help

The storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.

The young man who planned a mass killing, dubbed a national security threat can now be named

He also distributed extreme child sex abuse material.

Harry and Meghan snubbed by Jordan royals on ‘pseudo-royal’ tour

They have met only Princess Basma Bint Talal, not King Abdullah or Queen Rania.

“Other things I know about” – Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported financial downturn

Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins The Front Page to discuss his recent calls for the government to sell their shares in Air NZ.

Visas flagged over Bollywood Holi show as INZ finds fraudulent documents

Seven of the 27 visa applications were declined or withdrawn after issues were flagged.

What New Zealand viewers really think of Married at First Sight Australia

We've been asking for your hot takes on Mafs and boy have you delivered.

Auckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley Creek

Sediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.

Martial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violence

UFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.

'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prison

The group stole a car and broke into businesses in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata.

'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assault

Police say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border

Pakistan declares 'open war' as it hits Taliban sites in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar.

Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'

'It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist.

‘The bittersweet joy of first love’: Prince Edward’s romance hits the page

The book traces her romance from West End chorus girl to tea with the Queen.

'Need a bigger hero': Luxon's ability to deliver localism questioned

The Government is progressing a major reform to local government entities.