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Vigil held for Kyle Whorrall at Meadowbank bus stop after murder
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest
Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.

Stock car driver stirs from coma after serious Palmerston North speedway crash
Taylor Lampp has begun showing signs of progress and stirring from his coma.

'Feel like a human': Resene workers struggle to get by on wages
One man said he couldn't even afford a birthday gift for his child.

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport
The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.

Flying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severed
The child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.

Death threats and false claims: Mayor's legal battle with ex-councillor revealed
The case has been shrouded in secrecy until today.

Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.

School bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visits
Students were feeling sick after skipping breakfast and "guzzling" energy drinks instead.

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Police not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in Wellington
Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.

Backpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attack
Three men are before the court jointly charged with rape.

Wellington deaths: Neighbour says British boarders were ‘super lovely people’
Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.

Under-fire Green MP plays anti-police anthems at festival
Songs included Killing in the Name and Sound of da Police.

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend
It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

Two men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incident
Multiple charges have been laid against a 48-year-old man and 67-year-old man.

Alleged offender targeting lone female passengers on buses arrested
Police received reports of several incidents earlier this month.

Widow of Efeso Collins interrupted by anti-vax heckler
Vasa Fia Collins was interrupted by an anti-COVID vaccination heckler while speaking to the media.

Media industry shake-up: Is Trade Me eyeing an audacious acquisition of Stuff?
In a back-to-the-future move, could NZ's biggest classifieds website buy into Stuff?