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Driver dies after truck crash on Queenstown ski field road

Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle and died at the scene.

Russia state TV crew wounded in strike on Lebanon

An RT reporter wearing a "Press" vest and his cameraman were in the middle of an on-air report when an Israeli strike happened metres behind them. Video / AFP

Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop

A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak. Video / AFP

Is it just me, or is everyone sick? Be warned, a new 'super' flu strain is looming

Doctors are seeing a 'stream' of respiratory sicknesses and it's not even winter yet.

Should we store more fuel at Marsden Point? National vs Labour | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson battle it out on the politics panel with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'We could have died': Woman and grandson fall down bus stairs after driver jerks forwards

The pair were left shaken, bruised and without an apology from the driver.

Trump jokes about Pearl Harbour during meeting with Japan's PM

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared visibly uncomfortable after the US President's remark about surprises.

Tensions brew over WCC's new HQ as execs get top views, mayor has carpark outlook

The council’s senior officers have harbour views, while politicians are down on level one.

Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

Editorial: Regressive attitudes towards gender and sex rear their ugly heads

OPINION: The abandonment of a trial suggests NZ still needs an attitude adjustment.

Morning quiz: What was heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne's real first name?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Bailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the back

The judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.

'I lost my rag': Akl resident blames 'deafening' night works for disastrous sleepless week

He said the noise was so extreme he binned his daughter's medication by mistake.

Letters: Wars are a big contributor to greenhouse gases and lead to environmental disaster

OPINION: Conflicts are waging war on the planet.

'He can rest now': Treaty-signing chief’s bust back with whānau

The taonga is now back in Aotearoa after decades circulating in Europe.

Opinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracy

OPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not.