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'Good horse on his day': Key runners ready as premiership race heats up

Love Leigh, a former northern filly, will debut for Dennis in a 1200m race at Ashburton.

'He's been good': Wilson's vision for Jerricoop taking shape

English rider Joshua Parker will continue his partnership with Jerricoop.

'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ

The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand

One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.

Council confirms cost of new parking system after Ombudsman intervenes

The council initially refused to reveal the cost, citing commercial sensitivity.

Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'

Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.

'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico

'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'

NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?

Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.

Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ

'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

Peters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through it

Cabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive.

New virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visit

Patients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies.

'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online

The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.

Tech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pause

Plus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.

Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’ and Wellington CBD street closed | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Longer sentences for ‘coward’s punch’, burst water pipe closes street, and jury deliberates on mushroom poisoning case.

'Multiple blows to the head': Victim died after she was hit while standing, possibly with a vase

The court heard there was blood in several parts of Helen Gregory's Khandallah home.

'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects

Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.

'Spewing water': Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD, business manager claims leak started 8 weeks ago

Emergency services are in the street flooded with murky brown water.

Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending

There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.