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NZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points

The council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.

'Ugly scar on the skyline': Derelict social housing block to lose heritage status

The flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012 after they were found to be unsafe.

How one second made the difference in teen's fatal crash with bus

The 17-year-old motorcyclist died after a bus turned across his path in Upper Hutt.

900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards

Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.

Why exploring NZ's rich Māori heritage is a must-do

OPINION: Visit Waipoua Forest at night with a Māori guide for a spiritual experience.

'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.

‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for sale

The popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.

'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway

Police say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.

Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts

Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.

Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes

Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall

Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

War Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figures

The 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Lawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six years

The average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.

Farming, science and family through the generations

Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.

Suspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centre

After 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.

'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions

Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees.

'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.

'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community

Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.