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'You lined her up': Kiwi who inflicted savage blows on partner booted out of Australia

Authorities considered Kyle Walters a serious risk to the Australian community.

‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event

One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.

Man rescued from burning yacht off Hawke's Bay

Emergency services and rescuers responded to a fire on a boat off the coast of Cape Kidnappers yesterday morning. Video / Hawkes Bay Coastguard via Facebook

Myanmar quake death toll rises, Willis to make supermarket announcement | NZ Herald News Update

Death toll rises in Myanmar following massive quake. Nicola Willis to make supermarket competitiveness announcement. House prices on the rise. Video / NZ Herald

‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack

A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.

Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service

OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.

‘Shameful’: Aussies are happier than Kiwis – the stark divide revealed by new research

A new report finds NZ trails Australia on nearly all measures of social cohesion. But why?

‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for Rotorua

Te Puia tikanga Māori experts proud to launch virtual map of Rotorua for Minecraft movie.

Editorial: Our cities’ souls are being eroded with every hospitality closure

OPINION: Hospitality has always been boom or bust, but it seems more bust than normal.

Garden tips: The dwarf v standard fruit tree dilemma

OPINION: Kem Ormond on the benefits of both varieties and which is best for your garden.

Morning quiz: Who preceded David Seymour as leader of the Act Party?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Heavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meat

OPINION: It's a tough business farming cattle.

‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attack

At 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.

Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crash

Two people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island.

Act MP launches bill to stop universities offering ‘race-based services’

It follows on from a Cabinet directive last year to create a 'colourblind' public service.

Person survives plane crash in Central Otago, cut out of wreckage

The badly-injured person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital for treatment.

Man arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washing

Charges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.

‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attack

Animal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.