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Author Rachel Paris on ‘massive’ writing failure before hit debut novel

Success of See How They Fall follows the 'devastation' of a failed writing project.

'Unsettling time': Police seek info in Northland homicide case

Police have launched a homicide inquiry and are calling on the public for information.

From Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver

Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

Audrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job

On the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.

The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?

OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.

Govt move to scrap ECE cultural requirements sparks backlash

Critics argue the changes could harm tamariki Māori and prioritise profits.

Firearms Safety Authority faces scrutiny over workplace allegations

Allegations of bullying and concerns about the management of complaints have been raised.

Roger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime rates

OPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.

'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely

A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.

Government promises boy-racer crackdown

Ministers Chris Bishop and Mark Mitchell announced new offences and penalties in Rotorua on Sunday, with Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. Video / Kelly Makiha

'Failures are more powerful': How setbacks shaped a thriving Kiwi comedy career

Broken ankles and broadcasting school rejections couldn't keep David Correos down.

Explosions rock Kashmir and Russia urged to accept ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

India-Pakistan ceasefire falters following explosions in Kashmir, and world leaders urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

'I nearly passed out': Robyn Malcolm on Bafta nomination moment

Our celebrated star could have the after-party of her dreams come award time on Monday.

Ryan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competition

Eighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.

Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport

Officials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people

Editorial: Drug gangs and the Govt are both increasing funding, who will win?

OPINION: New Zealand is a lucrative market for organised drug gangs.

Shane Te Pou: Luxon's pay equity blunder shows he's taken his eye off the ball

OPINION: Luxon's Government ended pay equity without consultation or a committee.