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Has Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?

There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.

Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms

Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.

Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch

Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.

'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy

The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend.

Woman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlier

The man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.

Police warn gangs after major drug operation

Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.

Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you

At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia

Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them

The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.

UFC star Dan Hooker invites women to backyard brawls with $50k prize

Israel Adesanya helped announce the event in a video Hooker posted to Facebook.

Top cop allowed failed recruits into police college

Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.

Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run

The King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.

Melatonin to be available over the counter at NZ pharmacies

Associate Health Minister David Seymour announcing Melatonin will be available at pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell

Afternoon quiz: Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Exclusive: Top police officer approved lowering of recruits' fitness standards

Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers allowed at least two failed applicants to enter police college.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

Oranga Tamariki execs defend the Government's bootcamp pilot

The Government's military-style bootcamp pilot is nearing an end and Oranga Tamariki executives are defending not releasing the level of re-offending. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wildest Dish, live cook-off

Wildest Dish, live cook-off at the final judging session for the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge in Auckland. Video \ Jason Dorday

Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store

Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.