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Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have

Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.

Watch: Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs

Luxon will call other world leaders today in a bid to save the trading system.

Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic

As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.

Lower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée Tibshraeny

Monetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country

Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run again

Barry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.

Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash

Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life

A head start in race against blood cancer.

Society Insider: Beaver’s marriage split; Mowbray’s family cancer journey; Downes models at 60

Plus, Three’s Jenna Lynch pregnant with baby number two.

Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answer

Eugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa.

Billy T nominees on viral clips and open mic ‘snobs’

Half of this year's Billy T nominees join the Herald's comedy podcast.

On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups

The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.

Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks

OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.

‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend

The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.

Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’

The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.

Woman accused of 50th b'day party murder dumped the gun in her friend's backyard

Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot and his brother Hemi seriously wounded in 2023.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South

The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.