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‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised
Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.
Hope in hell: Survivors face serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo
'I use this pun intentionally ... I finally have a Hope in hell. May you rot there.'
'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.
How the Crusaders are keeping pace with Super Rugby’s faster game
Ball-in-play time often exceeds 40 minutes, increasing fatigue and scoring opportunities.
‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interest
Braydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.
Christchurch gains global fame as street art capital post-earthquake
Reuben Woods noted the city's shift from English to diverse.
Scott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandoned
The hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.
‘Out of touch’: Concerns over proposed firearms law changes
Muslim leaders warn more mass shootings may occur if gun laws are eased.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
Homegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfront
The Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.
Opinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZ
OPINION: A landslide tsunami at Milford could create waves up to 17m high.
‘Restoring law and order’: Govt plans $800m private sector partnership to overhaul jail
Phase 1 of the project will cost up to $800 million and use a Public Private Partnership.
Delaney Davidson talks song-writing, touring, and learning to belong in NZ
'If there ever was a choice and music was one of them, I would always choose the music.'
Giltrap shakes up EV market with keenly priced Geely, reveals wider plans
Price parity with petrol cars viewed as aiding EV revival, but ICE models coming too.
Psychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horses
A judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.
Kaiapoi young parents’ college enrolment surges with 17 new students
The college offers van pick-ups and lunch for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.
Opinion: Has NZ reached peak tattoo?
Celebrity Pete Davidson revealed tattoo-free skin, but does it speak to a wider shift?
Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.
‘My father sexually abused me 830 times over four years’: Child sex abuse survivors share ordeal
Sisters sexually abused by their father have shared their story in Herald podcast.
The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.
Revenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bid
The double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.
Watch: Body of NZ soldier killed fighting Russians finally coming home
The 30-year-old was killed in action during a firefight in July 2022.
Christchurch murder probe: Three days on, police appeal for more information
Investigators are still working to establish the circumstances of Tyrone Munns' death.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
House fire rapidly spreading across two properties in Canterbury
Flames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home.
‘You just end up hating’: Homeowners fume over road crossing issues
Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.
‘Should I freeze eggs or embryos?’ Auckland woman shares first fertility appointment
There's a better chance of a baby with an embryo, 'but what if I meet Mr Right?'.
Christchurch homicide victim understood to be son of murdered gang member
Despite urgent treatment, the 39-year-old died at the scene.
Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
More and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?
Safe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at Addington
The animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.
New Zealand Olympic team sports new kit deal with Kathmandu
The deal will see Kiwi athletes wearing NZ apparel at future games.