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Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.
All Blacks prop ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby season
All the ins and outs ahead of the eighth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Luxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-up
Luxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.
‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleet
Winston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.
Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays
OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.
‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updates
The new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.
Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.
Watch: Shocking moment Red Cross car veers into traffic in wild overtaking attempt
The staff member was immediately stood down from driving Red Cross vehicles.
Opinion: Celebrity Edge offers a cruise adventure for young adults
The all-inclusive package included diverse cuisines and unlimited cocktails.
See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land
‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple
The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Letters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debate
OPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'
Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.
‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.
Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants
The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.
$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.
Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint
Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.
‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.
'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad
Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.
Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire
Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.
Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
‘Baptism by fire’: Robertson on lessons from first All Blacks season
With his first season behind him, Scott Robertson believes the All Blacks are well placed.
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.