‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
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The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.
‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage
One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.
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Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.
Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
He was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.
String of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigation
The fires were lit across the first three months of this year.
‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.
Short showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouraged
The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.
Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contact
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Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisons
Gang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap.
‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bid
Chalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
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The road rebuild in Ōhaupō is done, but there is still a lot of work happening in Waikato.
Man charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police
The 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD
Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.
'It's not a nice feeling': Woman months overdue for heart surgery struggles to breathe
Health NZ has apologised and scheduled a cardiologist appointment.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
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‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.