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‘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.

Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency

The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.

State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools

Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.

NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.

Phil Gifford: The chance that must be taken by All Blacks at Eden Park

OPINION: TJ Perenara is not as quick as he was a decade ago.

'Defects and misrepresentation': Six key issues with remote building inspections

The Government wants councils to use remote inspections as the default approach.

Interactive: House prices in Wellington school zones

See how much it costs to rent or buy a house across all the school zones in the city.

Wastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaks

Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.

'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them

The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.

Argentina beat All Blacks in Wellington

Argentina finished strong to beat the All Blacks in Wellington.

Liam Napier: The key to breaking the All Blacks' Wellington curse

It's been six long years since their last success in the capital.

What it takes to be crowned New Zealand’s top cat

Wendy Powell says she didn't expect Masterpiece du Petite Prince to be an instant success.