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50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before

Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages

King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in Christchurch

Full construction is set to begin in November.

Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave

OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility

The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell

Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.

Celebrate Brisbane Festival and discover new luxury accommodations, flight routes, and water journeys

The most exciting events and new things in travel are waiting for you.

'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple

“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots

Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts

Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.

'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete

Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.

Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar

The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid

The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

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.

The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway

There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.

Super Rugby: How the Blues can beat the Crusaders

ANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.