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Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival

Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.

ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations

The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.

Man’s body found in Wellington Harbour

Rescuers have found the body of the man believed to have fallen overboard on a Wellington ferry. Video / NZ Herald / RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Editorial: Tory Whanau’s smart business move after Reading failure

OPINION: It's a win the mayor needed after the controversial cinema deal collapsed.

Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene

The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.

Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets

The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.

First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return

St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.

Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services

Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.

Chiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026

Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.

800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC

MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.

Portrait of Māori climate activist wins $20k art prize

Artist Maryanne Shearman said she wanted to paint someone who deserved to be painted.

Sharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business group

Business high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.

Rapist appeals conviction saying he wasn’t given medication during his trial

Scott Thompson raped a woman hours after beating her. Now he's appealing his conviction.

Why Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving case

The former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.

Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League

George Andrew had a whirlwind 2023 on and off the pitch - and he's firing for 2024.

Kiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with police

The former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.

Developer looks to bring heritage-inspired townhouses to Auckland, Wellington

Christchurch's Brooksfield has already got offers in on potential sites in Auckland.

'Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkway

A council staff member said a contractor had been trialling a new machine.