'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out
Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.
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Hāwera student heading to USA
She is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.
'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client
He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.
Man denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assault
Joshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.
400 ewes in 8 hours - can it be done?
Mullooly needs to average over 48 sheep an hour from the start to break the record.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
Gas leak closes Taranaki roads, cordons in place
Cordons were later lifted on several streets intersecting Union St, including High St.
Disc golf on the up in Whanganui
Top players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab wound
He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Taranaki
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.
Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi
Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.
Salesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jail
The farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.
Bush sting: DOC rangers set up hidden camera after native bush cut down
Rangers are asking for help identifying a man caught peeking at the cameras.
Local band Fin Rah Zel set to perform at Womad NZ
The call inviting the band to perform was unexpected but welcomed says singer Brian Norton
Meth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring three
Now, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
Homeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he owned
The man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
Watch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescue
Life is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.
Crowds flock for annual tattoo festival
Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
Everything that could go wrong if Maunga Taranaki erupted
The biggest threat to health from an eruption will be from disruption to infrastructure.
Man on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle bracelet
He was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.
'Pieday Friday' for Waka Kotahi staff causing concern
'Pieday Friday' is good for morale, says Waka Kotahi, but opponents dispute the cost.
Kīngi Tūheitia visits Parihaka Pā to strengthen tribal bond
The visit coincides with days celebrating the teachings of prophets.
Kāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticised
The housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.
Coastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards
Mahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Taranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coli
The results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.