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Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity

OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.

'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.

Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu

MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.

Down the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipes

Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.

New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations

Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.

Rain, snow and wind to blast the country

Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

Undercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeks

The King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.

KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem

Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.

Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation

Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".

How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers

Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.

What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed

Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.

Coroner’s report on Joji Bilo: Wellington truck crash victim’s death was preventable

Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.

‘Absolute tragedy’: Father died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum’s waterfront home

A bank is forcing the sale after $40,000 mortgage arrears built up over three years.

Crown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyone

The only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.

'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fight

Police believe two people were involved.

'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure

Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald

Takeover offer for NZX listed Vital by Herbert's Empire Capital Trust

Offer is 34% above the last trading price, Empire's statement said.

'Don't gamble with our safety': Students protest school closure

Student leaders have accused the ministry of not revealing earthquake risks.