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The case has divided New Zealand for almost 30 years.
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Man crushed partner between car and wall during heated argument
Instead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.
Zero convictions: Pensioners let off climate change graffiti of bank
Charges dismissed for three pensioners arrested after defacing an ANZ Bank.
Watch: Mercedes hybrid catches fire and smoulders on Auckland street
'The fire brigade told me it's not that common for hybrids to catch fire,' the owner says.
$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villages
Business has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.
Mahuta family contracts: What taxpayers got in return for $237,000
Documents reveal more about Govt contracts to firms linked to relatives of Nanaia Mahuta.
Why the Aussie share market is looking more attractive
And Fletcher Building gets an earning's downgrade from one analyst.
Airline pilot sues retired couple over attempt to buy Metropolis apartment
Side issue of basement car park and storage unit partly at the centre of the court battle.
Tragedy strikes family twice: Man dies after intervening in fight between women
Tragedy strikes again for a whānau after the earlier death of child star Lionel Allan.
Paula Bennett: Do you think Grant knows how to spend your money better than you?
You deserve more of your money in your pocket and that's why we should have tax cuts.
Grid emergency eases: Cook Strait cable fault resolved, power-saving plea lifted
Warm and settled weather comes for major sports events in Auckland and Christchurch.
Daycare massacre: 23 kids among 37 killed - twisted ex-cop's horror rampage
The former cop's victims included his own wife and their child.
Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
Fixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of funding
Once construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.
Fired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wages
A court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.
KiwiRail to remain SOE after review
Government won't be making changes to KiwiRail after a review that started two years ago.
'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staff
Judge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.
Are they listening? How Labour lost control of the narrative on mental health reform
It promised to transform a 'broken' system but critics say progress has been too slow.
80s international pop icon: 'I was starting to think NZ doesn't like me'
Pop icon on working with the late Taylor Hawkins and finally making it here.
John Hearnshaw: Astrotourism at a crossroads
OPINION: One of the leading lights of our future tourism sector is written in the stars.
Karl Puschmann: Can you handle the high cringe level of Millie Lies Low?
Humiliation and deep shame drive the action in the squirmingly enjoyable new local film.
The secret life of a $15m Lotto winner - and his astonishing act of kindness
One man's generosity, gratitude and humble dedication to his community.
Revealed: Govt falling well short of 2025 electric fleet goal
Govt wanted all vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2025 - but they're not even close.
Michael Barnett: Saving the next Cassandra
OPINION: Founded by actor Goldie Hawn in 2003, we believe this is the key.
Matthew Hooton: Grant Robertson's choices: Bad — and worse
Finance Minister must now promise to spend more, without actually doing so.
Rugby World Cup: The giant the Black Ferns will have to slay to win the trophy
The Black Ferns find themselves in the unlikely position of being underdogs this year.
Sideswipe: Velma is now officially a lesbian
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Founder of rehab raided by gang police is mother of three senior Head Hunters
'We're the people who can connect with these guys,' says bail house founder after raid.
Mystery motive: Baby, parents and uncle kidnapped from business found dead in orchard
A baby girl, her parents and uncle were found dead in a central California orchard.
Ukraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounder
Taking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.
'It's not about the All Blacks': RTS winging it again for Auckland
Auckland have a simple explanation for why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been picked on the wing
'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie Heaney
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch