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Law firm partner accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party

He allegedly grabbed a colleague's penis while dancing.

Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'

Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.

‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta

The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.

Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story

OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.

‘I hate to see old pubs closed down’: The publican with the golden touch

Nick Inkster saves old buildings and turns struggling pubs around.

500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housing

Discover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.

"I hate to see old pubs closed down" - Inkster on history and hospo

Prolific Christchurch publican Nick Inkster takes The Herald on a tour of his latest project. Video / George Heard

Opinion: Let the guns speak – keeping firearms out of gangs' hands

OPINION: By working together, our communities are safer from gun crime.

‘Alarm bells’: How a free US trip led to NZ man’s $7.18m drug charge

James Moa, 21, was arrested at Sydney Airport with 20kg of cocaine hidden in his suitcase.

‘Never ending nightmare’: Survivor confronts Gloriavale abuser in court

Fervent Ben-Canaan admitted to indecent acts against girls aged 11 and over.

New Road of Regional Significance revealed, to get prioritised upgrades

Chris Bishop has announced Cabinet's decision.

Woman critically injured after assault at Christchurch park, police seek help

The attack was reported this morning in the suburb of Richmond, close to the city centre.

Wrongly fined: Parents stung by camera glitch at kindy drop-off

Up to 40 parents contacted Kindercare about incorrect breach notices.

Richie McCaw helps bring back iconic adventure race

McCaw has played a big part in the return of one of New Zealand’s iconic adventure events.

Luxon hits out at banks' ‘political posturing’, discusses tax cuts

He rejected claims the Govt might pull out of the Paris Agreement.

Inside the mission to free a Kiwi pilot kidnapped by armed rebels

Newly-released papers show how negotiations helped free pilot after 594 days of captivity.