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Drink driver who killed sister after bottomless brunch blames cops for not arresting her earlier

The woman was stopped minutes before causing a 156km/h head-on crash.

Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint job

The original coating - from 1969 - is reaching the end of its designed life.

Raybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an email

The original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.

Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echo

Amid fallout, the Silver Ferns are tuning out the public noise and turning inward.

'Find joy again': Widow shares heartfelt love letter left by Nigel Latta

Loved ones shared memories of Latta at his funeral service today at The Cloud.

'Gutted': Tasman loses rising star to NRL move

Inch had featured in the Crusaders' pre-season, impressing alongside James O’Connor.

NZ Herald Live: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media

Local elections 2025: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media.

NZ Herald Live: Wayne Brown speaks to the media

Local elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland Mayor

The small-time trainer taking on racing’s biggest names

One-horse trainer could upset New Zealand's biggest stables on Sunday.

'You cannot hold a whole community hostage': Anger over Scott Point bottleneck

Residents say the disruption could block access for ambulances and schools.

An insider’s guide to Diwali in New Zealand

If you've felt too shy to ask these questions in real life, this guide is for you.

'Immensely proud': Father welcomes son home after Israel detention

Greta Thunberg joined the flotilla seeking to breach Israel’s Gaza blockade.

Man who ran over 14yo, dragging him 30m, had been banned from driving for medical reasons

Police found him 3km away in the act of removing damaged parts from his minivan.

Inside the raids that uncovered a massive West Auckland drug operation

Officers also seized MDMA, ketamine and a large stash of cash.

Another senior Greens staffer's exit deepens party’s term of upheaval

Louis Day steps down as Green Party communications chief.

‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep

On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.