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‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.
Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.
Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
Watch: Maadi Regatta secondary schools rowing champs
Watch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete
Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.
Du Val Group debt grows to $306m, new report says
Du Val's debt rose from $238m to $306m, requiring further investigation.
Chelsea Handler at 50: Still hustling and dreaming of margaritas
New York Times: The comedian dishes on life lessons and breakups.
Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.
‘My boys’: Snoop Dogg wants to heal rift between William and Harry
'Life is too short to not make things right,' says rapper.
‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes retirement village plan as company heads to court.
‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launch
Karen Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.
‘Execution without trial’: Main rival to Turkey’s President arrested, sparking massive protests
His arrest sparked protests in Istanbul, spreading to 55 of Turkey’s provinces.
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Ravindra shines in IPL blockbuster, hits NZ teammate for six
Rachin Ravindra hit an unbeaten 65, sealing Chennai's win with a six.
Mansion on elite street: Six times the size of an average house but it will cost you $20m-plus
"This is what every wealthy Kiwi thinks of when they think of the dream property."
Recession’s over - so will Kiwis buy an extra 10,000 homes this year?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Seven bidders fight over run-down house overflowing with junk
“The lawns and gardens are overgrown, the yard has car bodies, there's even a caravan."
Musk is positioned to profit off billions in new government contracts
New York Times: Trump, Musk allies in Government roles could deliver SpaceX boost.
‘Gave it my best shot’: Has infamous Mafs groom found redemption?
OPINION: There will be plenty of divided thoughts on this week's shock exit.
‘Purely speculative’: Red Bull address reports Lawson will be dropped from F1 team
Christian Horner dismissed rumours of replacing Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda.
Fears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leave
General paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.
Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.
Thomas Coughlan: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about ... Labour
OPINION: Winston Peters couldn't stop talking about the Labour Party.
How Push Gummies are bringing creatine on command
Brittany Allan talks to Tom Raynel about her creatine supplement start-up Push Gummies.
Inside UBS' $3 billion a day trading floor
“We try and hard code individuals to operate under stress.”
‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show
Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson takes on TV's ultimate survival challenge.
Alex Powell: If Liam Lawson isn’t Red Bull’s answer, neither is Yuki Tsunoda
OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
She felt relieved when her adopted son was diagnosed at 16.
Walsh wins world indoor title for third time
Tom Walsh won gold with a throw of 21.65 metres in Nanjing.
Canada’s new PM calls snap election for April 28
'Wants to break us': Mark Carney seeks a stronger mandate amid threats from Trump.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance after five weeks in hospital
The 88-year-old waved from Rome's Gemelli hospital balcony, looking tired.
The great irony as All Whites stand on brink of reaching 2026 World Cup
For the All Whites, it’s about execution, discipline, composure and the right mindset.
The rise of the underground food economy
Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.
Missing New Plymouth girl found safe and well
The girl was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday.
‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-election
Revealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election.
How to get a pay rise from your boss this year
Only 10% of employees believe they are being paid a fair wage as pay review season nears.
Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view
OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?
Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers
The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.
Maadi Cup power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?
The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.
Maadi Cup power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?
The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.
Letters: NZ Rugby wrong on not selecting overseas players
OPINION: 'NZ Rugby needs to embrace the realities of the modern professional era.'
Morning quiz: What is the official animal of Scotland?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'
‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs
"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."
‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in fines
Queen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.
'He loves this track': Wolfgang's thrilling victory at Trentham
Wolfgang won the St Leger, completing a rare Trentham double this season.
‘Land of the short white cloud’: New analysis charts historical loss of NZ’s glaciers
New analysis suggests NZ glaciers have shed the bulk of their ice since the 19th century.
Book your next luxury and adventure getaway for less
Tan by the pool or hop on a zipline tour with these travel deals.
Watch: Group targets luxury new shopping centre in brazen smash-and-grab
The masked group smashed their way into the glass counters.
‘The price of borrowing has gone up’: Nicola Willis' pre-Budget warning
Higher bond yields could add hundreds of millions to the Govt's finance costs.
‘High athlete identity’: Expert warns of pressure on young sports stars
It cames as schools fight with NZR and a young Kiwi runner makes global headlines
Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.
‘It just didn’t work today’: Liam Lawson upgraded to 12th in Chinese Grand Prix
Both Ferrari cars and Pierre Gasly's Alpine were found to be illegal.
Black Caps romp to series win over Pakistan
The Black Caps claimed the T20 series against Pakistan after a dominant all-round display.
Person seriously injured in stabbing after reported group fight in Mt Eden
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.40pm.
Two men charged with murder after man shot in Wairarapa
Further charges against the pair are being considered.
Napier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'
Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.
Liam Lawson finishes 15th, stays out of trouble in China
All the action from the Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix
Extremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plot
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.