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How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy

Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

Teen forced to take wheel in fatal crash after epileptic woman ignored warning not to drive

Raeann Cook knew she should not be driving after suffering a seizure.

Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown

The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad

'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way

Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.

Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal

Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife

Police launched a homicide investigation in November.

Complaints over student’s clothing halts bus safety campaign

The local council said it did not take a position on any political issue.

Southland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest

'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'

Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ

Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.

Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison

Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fire

The union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.

Phil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are back

OPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader

Judge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.

Pivotal Ten gets chance to shine in NZ’s richest race

Southlander will be running for glory under northern lights in March.

Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way

Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.

South Island farmers move to flexible milking

DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.

Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police

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