Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar
The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.
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Watch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get help
Pamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.
Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
Auckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STI
False positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.
'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuse
Doctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises.
Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run
OPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years.
‘Democracy under assault’: On the ground in LA as protests turn into a political battleground
A battle of ideologies is playing out between Republicans and Democrats over the protests
American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race
American Me hasn't won since May 2022 but is favoured at Alexandra Park.
Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages main
Key locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.
Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
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.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Man's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbing
The accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname.
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.
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.
Auckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff
Other colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.
Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.
Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland
Emergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ Herald
Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for
The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.
Watch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country life
The former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen.
'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle
The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.
Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
A tooth to a Christmas ham: The wildest things Kiwis have left in Ubers
The data also revealed NZ's most forgetful city and the most commonly forgotten items.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.
Nick Clark: How AI could improve local government
OPINION: AI can offer rapid information processing which can be helpful to councillors.
Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV
The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.
Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.
Three club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punch
The victim suffered a seizure on the field after he was allegedly hit in the jaw.
On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.
‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
"Fastest to $20m revenue."
Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.