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'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled police

The driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.

'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400k

An elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.

Auckland cannabis museum reopens after rich-lister’s $500k donation

'It’s an alternative to alcohol ... we want to show cannabis should be equally accepted.'

New Zealand, Australia launch joint humanitarian aid project for 14 Pacific nations

Winston Peters says the initiative 'places Pacific countries at the centre of responses'.

'It could have been so much worse': Kiwis had tickets to Swift's Vienna show

Taylor Swift terror plot: Close call for New Zealand family after concert was cancelled.

Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing

Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.

Rocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surge

Firm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.

'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade

Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.

Opinion: Is cancer going to kill me or will my private health insurance save me?

OPINION: Is cancer going to kill me or will my private health insurance save me?

Tūtahi Tonu has a new home between the Barracks Wall lawn and Old Government House

The wharenui has been moved from Epsom Campus to Auckland University.

Nanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voice

OPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.

'Covered up': Auckland Council's $315m in 'secret' settlement payouts

Payouts include leaky building claims, employment severance and civil damages disputes.

‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach

"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."

Police investigations continue after death at retirement village

Police were still at the scene today.

Harris reveals running mate and rental market concerns | Morning Bulletin August 7, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate, and pathologist says it's likely Lachie Jones drowned. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Māori businesswomen awards moves to Poneke in October

A new report shows wāhine Māori entrepreneurs have contributed billions to the economy.

MPs head to the Pacific Islands

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says Pacific is a major focus for New Zealand.

Programme encourages men to face up to mental health

Initiative encourages men to write 'Love U Bro' on their faces