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$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in Christchurch
Full construction is set to begin in November.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell
Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.
Celebrate Brisbane Festival and discover new luxury accommodations, flight routes, and water journeys
The most exciting events and new things in travel are waiting for you.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
Grieving friend: Actor Marise Wipani had breast cancer when she died
A friend told the Herald it was typical of Wipani, an actor, to stage-manage her own exit
How organised crime in the Pacific poses risks for New Zealand
Samoa intercepted 10kg of meth early this year, its largest known smuggling operation.
Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with friend's 15yo son
Judge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
St Bernard dog feared dead in Lyttelton blaze found alive
The dog was feared dead after three neighbouring homes caught fire yesterday.
'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incident
The teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.
'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s death
The coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.
New Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn Evans
Bryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.
'You took my mummy away from me': Yanfei Bao's daughter's 'chilling' words to killer
Tingjun Cao has been sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.
Driver gets Jeep stuck in river trying to avoid group who allegedly assaulted him
Firefighters had to haul the half-submerged vehicle from a flooded ford.
Police seize arsenal of almost 500 firearms from Gore property
Only six of the firearms were registered in the man’s name.
Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.
Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts
Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.
Lachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler's death
The coroner's findings are to be released in Invercargill today.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete
Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.
Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar
The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.
Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run
OPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years.
The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway
There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.
Super Rugby: How the Blues can beat the Crusaders
ANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.
How a new stadium could affect Crusaders' perfect playoff record
The Crusaders have won all 30 home playoff games they have been involved in since 1998.