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The offenders took off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.
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Corrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safety
Details of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.
Watch: Car rolls in dramatic Coromandel crash, driver escapes through window then legs it
The driver escaped through the window and ran away from the crash.
‘Keep your trap shut’: Podmore text-bullied after exposing athlete/coach relationship
A three-week inquest in Hamilton will investigate the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.
Parents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'
NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.
Thousands fewer families getting support as unemployment rises
Fewer families are getting government support thanks to a quirk in our rules.
Justice Committee looking at ending taxpayers paying for election ads
A divided committee wants the Government to look at voting rules.
Watch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontation
A thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.
PM still ‘considering options to engage’ hīkoi on eve of massive Parliament protest
Tens of thousands are expected to march on Parliament.
Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
‘I assure you they have the correct resources available’
Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaking on preparations ahead of tomorrow's hīkoi. Video / Mark Mitchell
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
Seymour criticises Maipi-Clarke's haka at Parliament
The Act Leader says the haka 'was designed to get in other people's faces'.
Three people are believed to have taken their own lives in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Coronial inquest: The deaths are among 18 linked to the Auckland floods and Gabrielle.
Anaru Eketone: Why do we have to wait six months to kill Treaty bill?
OPINION: Why wait half a year for a bill which is going nowhere?
'It's been a wild ride': Rebecca Russell quits Auckland rugby league after reforms
Russell reveals the changes she's made since uncovering fraud and mismanagement at ARL.
First day of the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore
Friend Jessica Massey describes the bullying texts Olivia Podmore was receiving from squadmates on the first day of the coronial inquest into the death of the Olympic cyclist.
Armed police swarm West Auckland after firearm brandished at workers in 'road rage' incident
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to the area.
Unborn baby dies after urgent scan results sent to 'nowhere'
The first-time mum began spotting a few days later and her baby was stillborn.
Explainer: All you need to know as hīkoi reaches Parliament
Here’s what you need to know if you’re travelling in Wellington tomorrow.
Art project left at door of Napier museum causes bomb scare
The colourful creation, made of fabric, was found sitting outside the museum’s entrance.
Afternoon quiz: What banking term directly translates to 'dead pledge' in Old French?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Fat blast treatment puts woman in hospital for skin graft
The woman needed a skin graft for injury caused during fat blast treatment.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
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Watch: Police Minister trumpets new crime figures as officers prepare for Treaty hīkoi at Parliament
The minister has a message for gang members ahead of impending gang patch ban.
From kapa haka to taiao: Toihoukura's talented artists
Tātai Hono exhibition opens, featuring Level 3 students' diverse artistic expressions.
Shane Jones: Our image on the world stage is being tarnished
OPINION: The extraordinary behaviour of some MPs must be punished.
Charter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application process
Announcements about the first new schools are expected next month.
'I find solace in the memories': Yanfei Bao's partner speaks at emotional funeral service
The trial for the man accused of killing her continues.
Finn Ross talks carbon farming on The Country
Finn Ross, Alan Thomson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Cyclone stories of Gisborne farmers feature in Farmstrong book
Rob and Marie Burke have first hand experience tackling disaster.
'A mess’: Popular Hastings restaurant loses 'lots of cash' in smash-and-grab
Family business with high walls around it had 'all our Friday night’s takings' stolen.
Wrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raid
The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.