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'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years

The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.

Long queues after ute crash on SH1 Ngauranga Gorge during evening rush

Footage captures lengthy queues for those heading home from Wellington CBD tonight after a crash on Ngauranga Gorge. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Mark Lundy's media silence raises concerns over freedom of speech

Mark Lundy is banned from speaking to the media or posting on social media.

Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights

Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.

Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages main

Key locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.

'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordeal

A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.

Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west

A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House

Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good honest pessimism: the life and work of Bruce Mahalski. Video / Frank Film

Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt

The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.

Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death

A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Staff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter ills

Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.

Afternoon quiz: What was the original name of the band Queen before they changed it?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Labour overtakes National in post-Budget poll, Peters' net favourability positive

New survey shows the fight for government would be close if people were voting today.

Trio of youths face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill Jewellers

Police stopped the alleged suspects' vehicle with the help of the Eagle helicopter.

Anti-ICE protests continue, and Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Anti-ICE demonstrations continued across several American cities and Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised the Reserve Bank over Adrian Orr's resignation.

The Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' report

A cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.

Auckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff

Other colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.

On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine

On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.