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Fertiliser company ‘committed to learning’ from worker’s tragic death

WorkSafe says safety practices at the factory failed to account for workers' reality.

Kea Kids News: Te Kūiti sheep take over the streets

Reporter Joni is in the sheep-shearing capital of the world, where the annual Great NZ Muster brings thousands of sheep together for the zaniest parade you’ve ever seen.

‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Editorial: Our new defence strategy highlights shifting global landscape

OPINION: Increasing defence is about protecting NZ, not choosing sides in a conflict.

Hawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest

'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'

Morning quiz: What is the name of the largest crater on the moon?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures

Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ

All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks

'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety

'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South

The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

State Highway 1 in Dome Valley now open after earlier crash

The crash was reported to police around 3.45pm.

Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes

Two women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.

'Significant seizure': Auckland police bust illegal 3D-printed firearm syndicate

A significant amount of 3D-printed parts and two assembled firearms were seized.

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied

The previous backers have pulled out.

'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room

The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time

Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.

Government to close under-fire $400m climate fund

The fund was caught up in the collapse of SolarZero.