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Ōkaihau cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run named
The 19-year-old died on January 28 following what police alleged was a hit-and-run.
Prisoner transfer flight turned back after onboard disorder damages window
The prisoner damaged the interior layer of a window, injuring her hand.
Baby’s death in West Auckland referred to coroner by police
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the infant was unable to be revived.
Manhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, public
Police said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.
Missing hiker’s belongings turn up in river, search hampered by bad conditions
Hector Gaston Artigau, 21, of Argentina, was seen a week ago before he was washed away
Frontline mental health cash used for controversial fund
Money for frontline mental health was redirected to a $10m innovation fund
‘Total disregard’: Serial thief jailed after bizarre Maserati, Bentley heist at $10m property
Police found incriminating message on his phone: 'Hope you solved that f***en Maserati.'
Man arrested after Armourguard van robbery on North Shore
The 43-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and firearm offences.
‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach parties
Beach parties and drinking in public have Mount locals calling for a full liquor ban.
Fatal collision: Two die in Central Otago crash, investigation under way
The crash was reported at 5pm on Wednesday on SH8, the Cromwell-Clyde Rd.
‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessness
Otangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.
Just 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax credit
The Government said 21,000 are eligible.
Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plans
New managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.
News briefs from the Far North - library bus' new services and kickboxing event
News snippets from the Far North
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
The 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades
'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'
Opinion: It didn’t have to be this way – the day a region’s phones turned into expensive paperweights
OPINION: If the carriers are not willing to make preparations, our Govt should force them.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help
'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'
'Timing was perfect': More than $10m from special cyclone Lotto draw now allocated
The largest grant given out in Hawke's Bay was $130,000 to shift an ablution block.
Operation FTP: Crackdown on trolley thefts sparks counter operation
Operation Feed The People launched in opposition to police trolley crackdown.
Letters: Vile-looking school lunches will end up at the tip
OPINION: 'Our most vulnerable and at-risk students deserve much better than this.'
Car owners mull switching to third-party insurance as premiums skyrocket
Consumers are facing a conundrum as quotes on one vehicle range from $580 to $1790.
Happy Feat: Chilean officials stunned as NZ penguin turns up 7500km from home
A native NZ penguin has made an 'extremely unusual' visit to a seaside city in Chile.
Morning quiz: Which language has the longest alphabet?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Opinion: Luxon’s tightrope walk with Act’s Seymour
Seymour's recent antics include a controversial letter and a Parliament stunt.
New Golden Mile design revealed
Flyover footage shows what Wellington's Courtenay Place could look like. Video / Wellington City Council
Sick or twisted? The story of a violent offender
Anthony Wheble is serving a sentence of preventive detention for brutal attempted murders.
Health NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts
The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments.
Former Tipene Funerals employee Fiona Bakulich may not have acted alone, police say
Tipene ex-employee Fiona Bakulich faces new charges, the Herald can reveal.
Analysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile ground
A contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place.
Kea Kids News: Have the drunks won? Ōtara playground removed
The Ōtara shops playground has been pulled down for public drunkenness! Reporter Richard investigates why leaders couldn’t kick them out and where kids can play now.
'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a high
Total export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.
Editorial: Missing lunches and missing buses - is NZ failing its schoolchildren?
EDITORIAL: Students in our country should not have to hitchhike to school.