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'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidence

Judge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.

'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrest

The controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.

Graham Bloxham appears in court charged with a driving offence

Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham speaks to the Herald outside the Wellington District Court.

'Not good enough': Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after problem at private lab

The two-week delay did not place patients at risk, the company says.

Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation

Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.

Jared Savage: Who are the top cop contenders to replace Jevon McSkimming?

Analysis: There's a few clues which hint at the favoured candidate to be next deputy.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot?

Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not.

Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned

Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.

Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, seven players share First Division prize

Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are a winner.

$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds added

ICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Watch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’

Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Luxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to Seymour

The Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death

Ryan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger

The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?

New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.