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Crusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific final
James O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.
The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby
The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.
Mum's warning after preschooler's blind cord hanging left him 'completely blue'
The 4-year-old stopped breathing after being caught in a playroom blind cord.
'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attack
NZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.
South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.
South Island’s biggest supermarket
The vast new Pak’nSave Rolleston is due to open on October 14. Video / George Heard
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
$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.
'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique project
Two thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.
Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.
Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.
Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant
Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
Celebrated New Zealand author Maurice Gee dies at 93
Maurice Gee wrote more than 30 novels for adults and children.
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.