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Trouble in paradise: Kiwi soldier locked up in Niue after boozy brawl
A humanitarian exercise ended in disgrace for one Kiwi soldier, the Herald can reveal.

'A brown face in a vanilla line-up': Black Caps great's racism, captaincy claims
Former captain says he was undermined by teammates in his new book.

Rising interest rates bite: Homeowner forced to sell
'We're a long way off the peak of mortgagee sales of 777 in Q3, 2009.' - Goodall

Auditor-General probes Wellington central library redevelopment
The Herald understands former National MP Chris Finlayson has raised concerns.

Ali Adams: World-class cities need determined leaders who think big
OPINION: Christchurch needs to know what it stands for - its strengths and weaknesses.

Exclusive extract: Ross Taylor on racism in cricket, losing Black Caps captaincy
An extract from the Black Caps great's new book 'Ross Taylor: Black & White'.

Tauranga e-bike maker Ubco set to double sales after US deal
"Ardern's star shone brightly," says CEO.

'Breaking point': Service station owner distressed after third raid
It comes as a worried community plans to form an 'action plan' against burglaries.

Too afraid to say stop: Meth-induced sex turns into traumatic ordeal
Man blames brain injury for sex encounter that turned into traumatic incident for woman.

Mar-a-Lago raid: Bizarre Trump toilet photos emerge
Strange new photos have bolstered accusations Trump claimed were 'made up'.

'I'm ashamed': Former All Black speaks out on 'disturbing' Foster comments
He should know, having received death threats to his family in the past.

Record $16.5m Remuera penthouse sale - who's the mystery owner?
Some townhouses are being discounted but has a new penthouse valuation record been set?

Ryman abandons $95m plans for new village in Australia
Setbacks, including problems securing consents, resulted in property going on the market.

Richard Prebble: Why the election is Luxon's to lose
Christopher Luxon has to be given the credit for National's revival.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Sam Uffindell is toast
OPINION: Why Sam Uffindell's career is over, barring a miracle.

'Bullying was rife': Lizzie Marvelly on her time at MP's former school
Former King's College students have spoken of a 'rough and tumble' culture.

Size matters: Why women feel safer around men with small dogs
Males walking smaller four-legged friends are viewed as less threatening.

Racing tragedy: Jockey dies following fall in Cambridge
The 28-year-old's mother and sisters had flown from Japan after he was placed in a coma.

'Came out of nowhere': Night out turns to tragedy for new dad
Nick Crosby was put in an induced coma after two men allegedly attacked him.

Simon Barnett: Why I love Christchurch
Opinion: Christchurch is pure gold - no longer a secret.

Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say
The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Losing Little: The inside story of Labour's leadership change - and the rise of Ardern
The anguish behind Jacinda Ardern replacing Andrew Little as Labour leader five years ago.

Corporate buzz word or way of the future? How green finance actually works
Podcast: Is green finance genuine or greenwashing?

Taxpayers in the dark over final cost of Transmission Gully
Almost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.

Kiwis on benefit: Are some of us really too lazy to work?
Welfare has again become a hot-button political issue.

'It's like a grater on raw wounds': Mum, 35, says mesh implant cripples her
"It makes me incredibly angry. I mentioned my hesitancy to mesh..." 35-year-old mum tells.

When big feelings are too much for little bodies
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks to kids' author Rebekah Ballagh.