'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
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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.
Shenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in Tasman
The crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.
‘Sorry my darling’: Businessman jailed for child abuse material
The 'good, hard-working family man' was found with 2077 child abuse images.
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Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
Hurricanes ponder No 10 move for All Blacks outside back
The Hurricanes face the Crusaders on Friday in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.
‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians
The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.
‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’
A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.
‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded river
The couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".
Huge 1250-home ‘urban village’ set to be fast-tracked in Auckland
Where will the new homes rise and who is the project's controversial co-director?
Police hunt for stolen firearms leaked into Nelson after burglary
Police request CCTV or dashcam footage from Parkers Rd on Sunday.
Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Auckland’s big day kicks off: Sports fans spoiled for choice
Moana Pasifika, Auckland FC, Blues and Blues Women are all in action this evening.
Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.
‘Long way to go’: Blues confident of Super Rugby playoff push
The Blues have won one of their six Super Rugby Pacific games this season.
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
‘Unbearable’: Long wait times push woman to seek private medical help
Nearly 500 patients have waited more than four months for their first appointment.
Are you a winner? Lotto numbers in for $6m Powerball draw
Tonight's numbers have been drawn.
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.
'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants
'We can account for where every dollar went.'
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.
Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
Listen live: Winston Peters speaks following Interislander ferry announcement and Green MP controversy
The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.
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.