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Revealed: Why WorkSafe dropped prosecution against police over Head Hunter's death
Death of Taranaki 'Ardie' Fuimaono will be investigated by IPCA and Coroner instead.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
Vege tips: Chop and drop - your soil will thank you
Opinion: With the warmer weather looming, it's time to get your soil well-fed.
Shane Te Pou: Losing a sister - my grief is deep and dark but we also celebrate
OPINION: I accept that my life will never be the same without my sister.
Morning quiz: Which country is considered to be the birthplace of wine?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Lotto Powerball: Northland ticket wins $200,000
The numbers are in for tonight's $15 million draw - are you now a multi-millionaire?
NPC: Wellington Lions sink Magpies' home finals bid
The Magpies were made to pay for ill-discipline and defensive lapses.
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues
A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ
'You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in Dunedin
As the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.
Gong recipient who owes millions boasts of $8m fortune, alleged gang threat
South Auckland businessman faces alleged gang threat amid financial scandal.
Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed
Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.
'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal
The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.
Tararua District toll road protest
Tararua District residents, including Mayor Tracey Collis marched to protest against the proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua Highway. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage
Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.
Afternoon quiz: What is the capital city of Armenia?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sighting
A helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ Herald
Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award
Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.
Raising funds to help Hunter heal
Hunter currently has a physiotherapy program, but his muscles are growing and getting wors
Man critically injured after one-punch attack in Christchurch
The victim was unconscious and in critical condition when police found him.
Couple buy first home together at mortgagee sale – but the old owner wouldn't leave
They spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.
One dead after work-related farm incident in Taranaki
Emergency services found a man with critical injuries and he died a short time later.
Two men shot and taken to hospital in Hawke's Bay
Police arrived at the property but the men weren't there, having gone to hospital instead.
Peter Jackson joins other cashed-up celebs donating multi-millions to revive dodo bird
The Lord of the Rings director donated $10 million to the cause.
Dunedin remains under State of Emergency, residents asked to stay off roads
Houses were flooded and residents forced to evacuate.
Province told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing points
Ngāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.
Otago flooding: How to clean your home after a deluge
Hundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.