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'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fire
Sister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family.

One seriously injured after vehicle and cyclist crash in Christchurch
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays after road closed.

Kiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip
Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch.

What's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school break
There's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.

‘She would have forgiven’: Murdered Christchurch pensioner’s family speak
Faye Phelps was allegedly murdered in October 2024. The accused was back in court today.

'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuse
The victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.
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'It’s not for everyone': Life on the world’s steepest street
Herald journalist Ben Tomsett visited the residents of Baldwin St, Dunedin, to find out.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list
Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.

Opinion: Standing up against the moral panic about Benjamin Doyle
The attack has all the hallmarks of a smear campaign, says Paul Thistoll.

NZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changes
Report by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.

Advocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracks
Gun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.

'Beautiful': 9yo with brain tumour selling toys for first trip on plane
Hone Hillman is selling toys out of his mum's garage so he can visit his favourite cousin.

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives
The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels die
Mike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.

Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list
Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars - for now
Douglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion and robbed six pubs.

On The Up: The act of kindness that stunned a solo traveller visiting NZ
The UK-based mother travelled across Aotearoa for two months on her own.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

'Have a tough hide': Raelene Castle on leadership in sports
Raelene Castle has faced personal and professional challenges in male-dominated roles.

Qantas digs out the archives for 60 years of jets to New Zealand
Qantas marks a milestone from the early years of the Jet Age.

'Extreme carelessness:' Restaurant owner knowingly served toxic food
Judge: Xinchen Liu was “somewhat cavalier with the health of her staff and the public”.

The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Barrett says criticism ‘not far off the mark’
Scott Barrett admits he's been far from his best during the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Opinion: Standing up against the moral panic about Benjamin Doyle
The attack has all the hallmarks of a smear campaign, says Paul Thistoll.

Rugby’s newest rivalry prepares to ignite this weekend
Moana Pasifika could change the complexion of their sibling rivalry with the Blues.