'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'
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Orana Wildlife Trust reveals findings of review
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Rise in salaries beating inflation, and sex crime cold case reopened | NZ Herald News Update
Advertised salaries are growing at a faster rate than inflation, and police have reopened a 2004 sex crime cold case. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Anaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremost
Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.
Editorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroaded
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'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.
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'World's cold wallet': NZ fintech launches $100m crypto fund
Māori-led fintech launches NZ's first crypto fund, aiming for $100m in year one.
Grey Lynn resident's tools stolen during morning robbery
A Grey Lynn resident's tools were stolen during a brazen early morning burglary in the central Auckland suburb. Video / Supplied
‘It still feels surreal’: NZ’s latest millionaire claims $23.3m Powerball prize
The New Plymouth man was oblivious of his win when he visited the shop day after draw.
Teacher aide goes the extra mile for Cassius
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Mount Monster 2024
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Saved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hope
Over 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.
Grocery suppliers push up prices and a deadly weekend on the water | NZ Herald News Update
Suppliers to supermarkets have pushed up prices on thousands of products, and a deadly weekend on the water puts safety concerns in the spotlight. Video / NZ Herald
'Significant challenge': Calls to address equity in gastric cancer care for Māori, Pasifika
New guidelines and screening needed to improve health equity in gastric cancer prevention.
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Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
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'King of the world': Former POW, NZ's oldest man celebrates 108th birthday
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The 5-month-old twins have cast their magical power over their grandparents.
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Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder
A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.
How does New Zealand produce so many successful child actors?
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Struck-off NZ lawyer allegedly providing legal services in Oz
Disgraced Auckland lawyer Mehal Kejriwal was struck off for swindling clients in 2017.
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Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.