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‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault
The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.

Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter
The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.

Police investigate suspicious fire at local Marae
The fire happened early on Sunday morning.

Police appeal for witnesses in double death case
A 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.

Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.

F1 icon dies after cancer battle
Eddie Jordan handed Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.

‘There is real anger’: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys side
Principals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.

Why a heavy track won’t derail Tardelli’s chances for $250k Wellington Guineas
A cloud, quite literally, hangs over the huge horse race tomorrow.

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman
The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.

Kiwi siblings hope injection can save them from rare disease that killed brother
Their older brother Antonn Peach died at 42 from the condition.

Smart 3YO following in footsteps of star performer
Sought After posted two wins and a placing in six races for O'Sullivan and Scott.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Auckland architecture awards shortlist out: 56 projects named
Toilets, houses, additions and alterations, interiors, apartments, new schools on list.

Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.

Murder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incident
Police are considering further charges.

Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits
The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.

New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

Hundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloons
The Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.

‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’
The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.

‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifter
Kenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.