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‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89
Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.

Conflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s Bay
Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.

Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.

Teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
The girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.

‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow.

Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.

‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.

How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.

Hawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s label
Hawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.

Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.

'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.

Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.

Hawke’s Bay Tourism's survival rests with Napier council
Councils voice their disappointment in Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

‘Life and death': Cost of living preventing Kiwis from accessing crucial medical tool
Kate McCombs remembers urgently tapping her MedicAlert bracelet, trying to get help.

House values, rents to drop: Could 2025 be the year to buy?
So many houses are on the market right now, it could take months to clear

Police confirm one dead in Upper Hutt crash
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

‘Special’: Hipkins on new partner Toni, politics and co-parenting
Away from the Beehive, the leader of the Opposition is buzzing with happiness.

Upper Hutt dairy incident caught on camera
The owner of an Upper Hutt dairy was confronted by a man wielding a weapon this morning. Video / Supplied

Children narrowly missed after car ploughs into pedestrians in Upper Hutt
The blockage was disrupting traffic headed for the Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse.

‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.