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Jewellery store owner says burglary is more grief on top of hard times

Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.

'We're open. We're safe. Keep coming': Sector's message as restrictions ease

Meanwhile, accommodation providers believe there is still a hard slog ahead of them.

Cooking drunk and high on meth cost 'adored father' his life

Sky Carson adored her father despite his addictions and 'ratbag ways'.

New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed

Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.

Gisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight

'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'

Sir Wira Gardiner leaves 'a legacy that cannot be measured'

"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."

'Caught between his two parents': Judge orders 11-year-old to get vaccinated against Covid

His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.

'We need to get out!' Holidaymakers jump for their lives as van plummets down bank

"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Water-related death near Whakatāne Heads, rāhui in place

Police said a man died in the incident.

One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident

Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".

US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details

The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.

I was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivor

Last minute seat change saved teen after Xmas Eve lahar sparked our worst rail disaster.

Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work

The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.

Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021

What were Kiwis searching for this year?

Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community

Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.