Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.
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Truck on its side near Kaiwaka
Emergency services could be seen attending after a truck fell on its side near Kaiwaka. Video / Supplied
Former Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offences
The former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
Probe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attack
The penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.
11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church
Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.
Easter holiday travel disrupted by ex-cyclone Tam
New Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.
'You're gonna get it': Former Te Pāti Māori candidate criticised for confronting Casey Costello
The activist has criticised Pere Huriwai-Seger after an exchange with the NZ First MP.
Afternoon quiz: What is the average lifespan of a naked mole-rat?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Traffic delays ahead: SH35 down to one lane for six months
SH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be one lane from April 28.
Auckland mum and daughter shaken as tree crushes car
Esme Barber said her young daughter and her babysitter had just arrived.
Armed police descend on Johnsonville
Officers are armed as a 'precaution' after a reported firearms sighting.
Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
Labour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.
The big benefit of tree planting on Hawke's Bay farms
“It’s not just theory, it’s happening, on farms and hillsides across Hawke’s Bay."
Bethlehem church's Easter walk-through offers immersive experience
Displays cover Christ’s life, from creation to resurrection, over 800sq m.
Audrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiff
OPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real.
Shots allegedly fired at vehicle in Rotorua, police seek info
A gun was allegedly fired at a vehicle in Rotorua's Ōwhata suburb.
No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review
Oranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.
Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions. Video / Isaac Te Reina
Driver frustration as Napier roadworks cause car damage
Rob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.
Job cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay
'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'
Portable building theft leaves man without emergency housing
Business owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".
Sex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secret
He has 20 days to appeal the decision.
MPI probe into salmon farm mortality rates
SAFE claims intensive fish farming breaches the Animal Welfare Act.
Hawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather
"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.
Police respond to potential firearms sighting in Whanganui
Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.
‘I wasn’t happy’ Nicola Willis responds to Reserve Bank’s $50m splurge
The funding shake-up explained.
Wind and swell batter Northland
Helena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise Piper
Fresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expected
The council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.
Opinion: I wasted 3.5 hours on buses – thanks a lot transport bosses
OPINION: If we're serious about public transport, we need to stop scoring own goals.
Jack Fagan joins NZ shearing tour team
Jack Fagan will compete, as Mark Grainger can't leave his drought-stricken farm.
Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update
Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.
Restaurant owner who served up unsafe food has sentence reduced
Xinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.