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'His whole life ahead of him': Young man sentenced for high-speed crash that killed friend

Johdeci Te Kani reached speeds of 130km/h before losing control and rolling his car.

Marae reopens after $2.8m rebuild

Funding delays meant the wharekai upgrade took about 16 years to realise.

St Kents unveils one of NZ's most ambitious and expensive school builds

Parents are getting a first look at towering facade of new 42-classroom St Kents block.

Former Labour deputy joins Stanford’s Māori advisory education group

Davis is a former associate Education Minister as well.

How much would you pay to sit in Auckland traffic?

Drivers lose an average 66 hours a year stuck in Auckland peak traffic.

Sir Graeme Dingle: From scared Gisborne kid to legendary mountaineer

The adventurer explains how he overcame a 'painfully shy' childhood.

Kiwi company accused of withholding bonuses, Hurricanes tickets from striking union members

Workers allege they are being treated differently during attempts to get a living wage.

Top trainers ready for Hastings racing's first big day out in 600 days

On Thursday, it'll be 600 days, to the day, since the last race in Hastings.

'Cease to exist': Mayor questions his district will survive Govt ultimatum

It's time for a conversation about 'who we are and where we want go next' - Tararua mayor.

Award-winning Northland farm’s rapid rise tested by storms

'We had to do a lot of walking and a little bit of kayaking to shift cattle.'

Foot chase in Waikato: Man accused of fleeing police during meth search

The 38-year-old allegedly discarded items as he ran from police during a vehicle search.

'Smoke the f***** out': Boatie's offensive rant before attempting to burn down hotel room

The 55-year-old piled up scraps of material before setting it on fire with a butane torch.

Afternoon quiz: Who directed the 1991 action/sci-fi film Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Stolen BMW spiked after motorway chase, driver allegedly hit almost double speed limit

Police used the Eagle helicopter to track the fleeing car from above.