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The search for Ella Davenport: Police renew calls for public help

She wore a dark blue top, maroon pants, and dark-coloured shoes.

Lawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigation

The defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary.

State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales

Wind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.

'It's a bit unnerving': Jewel heist leaves store owner on edge

Police tracked the stolen jewellery to Rotorua pawn shops.

Kaikohe woman charged with neglect in toddler's death case

Police arrested a 31-year-old woman.

Watch: Dead orca in 'good condition' washes up in Christchurch beach shallows

The circumstances surrounding the mammal's death are unusual, according to DoC.

Pro-cycling Auckland councillor suffers broken leg in bike-car crash

Julie Fairey says she will likely need an operation and weeks of recovery.

Nearly one-third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australia's climate visa

Australia offers 280 visas yearly under a landmark climate migration deal.

MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

MPs pay tribute to Moana Natasha Kemp, and housing is likely to give some people a ‘golden opportunity’.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 7: Back Centre Stage

In a state of the art, purpose-designed building, the Christchurch Court Theatre has returned to the heart of the city. Video / Frank Film

Ngātiwai iwi urges Māori pride after Winston Peters’ moko comments

Kaumātua urges pride in moko mataora.

'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase

More abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.

Police seize vehicles and cash during Gisborne meth search warrants

Police seize cash, cars and motorcycles in a Gisborne methamphetamine operation

Govt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banks

Lawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process.

Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court

Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Cars' bonnets obliterated after crash on South Auckland highway

A two-car crash has closed Karaka Rd, State Highway 22, and one person has been critically injured.

Crash closes major South Auckland highway, one critically injured

Two others are still trapped in a vehicle at the scene on SH22.

Coroner finds musician Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by challenges before death

His marriage ended in New York, leaving him alone and homeless.