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'No evidence': McSkimming cleared in firearms licence vetting probe

Police found no evidence McSkimming interfered with firearms licence vetting.

'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof

Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'

'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest home

The HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.

Culmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?

Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.

Prominent figure denies family violence charges

He has interim name suppression.

New Lynn terror attack: Graphic CCTV footage to be shown to closed court

The inquest comes more than three years after the attack in which six people were stabbed.

Lachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings

Coroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?

'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland

MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.

Afternoon quiz: Which cephalopod species is considered the most venomous?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules

Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.

Auckland office building evacuated over ‘suspicious package’

Emergency services are on site downtown.

‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike

HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.

'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flight

Bumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.

'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokies

Owners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.

Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step

It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.

Grounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaints

The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.

An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ

An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.