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'This makes no sense': Anger, trauma and pain of March 15 victims as terrorist makes appeal bid

Families describe seven years of inquiries as ‘constant re-triggerisation’.

Taupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug

'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'

'It's toast': Highway bridge wrecked, ute plunges into gap amid deadly floods

Resident says 250-300mm of rain fell in eight hours and some farm crops are 'decimated'.

Teacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug use

The Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal censured her for the 'staggering' misconduct.

Northland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills award

Blue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.

Nestlé snack bars recalled over potential presence of rubber

The affected products are being removed from supermarkets and retail stores nationwide.

Ōtorohanga mayor on overnight flooding as tragedy strikes small town

Footage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / Supplied

Ute drives into slump at flooded highway bridge

Footage shows aftermath of flooding north of Ōtorohanga, with a  ute coming to grief at a washed out bridge entrance on State Highway 39 just south of Mangati Rd.

Three long marriages, one big question: What really makes love last?

Their stories span sneaky pub visits, cruise ship courtships and shared grief.

Letters: Nothing ‘soft’ about Ron Brierley’s sickening crimes

OPINION: A reader supports the idea of ditching NZ's commitment to the Paris climate deal.

Zespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed sales

Zespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.

Opinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters

OPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale.

Thomas Coughlan: Act prepares for state of the nation, but what’s the state of Act?

OPINION: David Seymour will deliver his first major speech of the year this weekend.

Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch

The Parole Board now allows Ian Dallison to live at his new Canterbury home.

'High and very-high risk': The Auckland suburbs most vulnerable to landslides

Risk is 'locked-in' where homes were built before landslide risk was recognised - expert.

Morning quiz: How many sides does a hectogon have?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.