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Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users

The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.

Ashhurst plagued by arson attacks

Police are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.

'Massive queues' at Wellington Airport after baggage belt fault

There is a "contingency plan" in place, according to an airport spokesperson.

Convicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'

Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.

Energy-poor cancer patient speaks of only one hour of heating per day

One Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.

Court date set for Kiri Allan

Kiri Allan's court date for the crash has been set.

Zoo's ring-tailed lemur recovering after losing tail

Ikala's keepers first noticed something wrong with her tail a few months ago.

Who pays for Kiri Allan's car crash? Why she shouldn't count on insurance

It is not clear if insurance will cover the crash, given Allan's breath alcohol level.

Prison escapee accused of rape has prior convictions for similar offending

The man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.

'Beautiful and caring' hit-and-run victim remembered by colleagues

Cass Maguire will be farewelled by loved ones next week.

'Give me your money or I’ll shoot': Gunman jailed following kidnapping rampage

Two victims - including a teenager - leapt from their second-storey to escape the gunman.

Young mum dies after hit and run, Ashley Bloomfield pays tribute

Cass Maguire was a former employee of the Ministry of Health.

'Incredibly risky': Customers question how travel firm lost millions on crypto in bull market

"I can’t imagine what they did to lose all of that money."

'Big waste': Consent granted for bus depot on prime waterfront land

There is space for up to 120 buses at the depot planned on a narrow coastal road.

81yo waited a year for surgery - it was cancelled as she sat in the waiting room

'I’m in agony. I have the most horrific pain', she says.

Wellington records more than 7000 sewage spills in five years

New data released to the Herald reveals the scale of the capital's water woes.

'Unfair': Dad exasperated by health system months after 4-year-old's death

Wellington hospitals are coming under pressure this winter with long wait times.

‘We are always being watched’: Nicola Willis on Tory Whanau saga

Nicola Willis says politicians are always being scrutinised while out in public.