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One dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, Waikato
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning.
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The quake at 6.32am was centred near Lower Hutt.
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Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
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Dr Melenia Kaitaeifo, inspired by her brother's tragic death, graduates as a doctor from Otago.
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UK inquest into death of Kiwi man vindicates his family.
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Bee care was generating quite the buzz back in the day.
Shane Te Pou: See this Govt for what it is - NZ's not getting 'back on track'
OPINION: On almost every indicator, things are heading in the wrong direction.
Editorial: Why Luigi Mangione 'hot shooter' memes spell problems for US
The reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.
'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealed
Last year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.
'Erections in class': School finally acknowledges early complaint against teacher
The elite girls' school has now admitted it received an early complaint about Peter Thomas
Former lawyer prosecuted over dying man’s will, court overturns $500K bequest to former lover
An “incompetent” ex-lawyer videoed drafting a dying man’s will in hospital is facing a criminal charge.
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The Prime Minister talks to Paula Bennett about life in the public eye.
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Corrections to monitor private Auckland prison after gang members' viral Tiktoks
The Ombudsman has also raised concerns over the treatment of people inside Auckland South.
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Damning court judgment overturns dying man's $500k bequest to ex-lover
The will has now been ruled invalid after a judge found it was subject to undue influence.
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Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Letters: A child’s education begins at home; cultural solutions for repeat offenders
OPINION: 'Either ACC doesn’t have enough surgeons, or their red tape hampers efficiency.'
Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
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Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Spearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
A winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.