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Silent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy Day

Purple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.

MP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weather

Thousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.

Second priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants

Current rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.

Retirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket return

New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.

Police chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new job

With 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.

In Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energy

Government is backing start-up with $35m.

Thomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopular

OPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects.

Gifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teen

George Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.

'Devastated': Trees crush Porirua property days before $600k sale goes unconditional

Two huge trees crushed John Holmes' deck, spa, studio and shed.