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The report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.
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Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out
OPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
Police seek CCTV of fatal Lower Hutt shooting as hunt for large tattooed man continues
Police say they are hunting for a large, heavily tattooed man accused of the shooting.
‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delay
Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown’s terrible plan to abolish one of Auckland Council’s best agencies
OPINION: Why Auckland Council should ignore the mayor and keep its top agency Eke Panuku.
Three men to appear in Palmerston North court on drugs and firearms-related charges
Police executed search warrants at two properties in Highbury this morning.
'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'
Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.
New Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy test
And an educator says she is not surprised.
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital
New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.
Labour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decision
It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.
Aspiring rapper who brutally murdered NZ man over lunch insult lodges appeal
Aspiring rapper was jailed for 'cowardly' murder of a Kiwi man on the Gold Coast.
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.
Marlborough resident dies after falling into coal fire
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
'Bring them home': Tensions as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies meet
Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel marches converge at Parliament, each with around 500 protesters.
Immigration NZ staff sacked after ‘concerning’ chats discovered
'No place for inappropriate communication', says INZ after staff are disciplined.
Watch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unanswered
A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.
353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face charges
Police stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.
New $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the public
It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Flaxmere sign ‘monstrosity’ removed after resident’s protest
How one Flaxmere resident's campaign led to removal of a controversial 'H' sign.
'A great start': Sweetcorn crop harvested early
The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.
Shine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubilee
The event was attended by more than 150 guests.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
Afternoon quiz: Incheon International Airport serves which Asian city?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / Metservice
PM Luxon fields question over ferries announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon fields question from media over today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.
Chris Hipkins responds to ferries announcement
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to today's Cook Strait ferries announcement.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting victim was former gang president
The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is asked why it took so long for today's announcement
The Government has established a new company to procure replacement ships for KiwiRail’s ageing Interislander ferries today. Video / Mark Mitchell
King Cobras lose gang pad after 'massive' crayfish theft investigation
A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.