'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2
A person was found on the road in a critical condition.
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Justin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.
L.A.B. and Corrella release Te Matatini 2025 waiata
The theme song for Te Matatini next month is released. Video / Loop
How L.A.B and Corrella’s new song embodies Te Matatini’s spirit
'We Belong' celebrates unity and welcomes all to Te Matatini in New Plymouth.
Clubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furore
The president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.
'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dream
Hastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.
'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelled
Richard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.
Crusaders and Blues head for Kirwee
The tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee is counting down to kick-off between the Crusaders and Blues next Friday. Video / George Heard
Eden Park CEO ‘delighted’ at PM’s call to abolish concert limit, Helen Clark criticises it
Luxon has called for the limit of concerts at Eden Park to be abolished completely.
Morning quiz: What is the most widely spoken language in South Africa?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
‘It’s not safe’ – Lack of pedestrian crossing on route to school sees car win over walking
Children are keen to walk to school but busy roads are a barrier.
Letters: Reti not to blame for ailing health system
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'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ
Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.
Economy’s year ahead: NZ ready to roll out red carpet for foreign investment in 2025
A renewed focus on economic growth, innovation and investment this year.
Strong support among reformed smokers for measures Govt dropped, study reveals
Study finds overwhelming backing for ‘smokefree generation’ and non-addictive cigarettes.
Watch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mower
Three officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.
13 cases of whooping cough hit Tairāwhiti, baby hospitalised
Nationwide, 1232 cases were notified from October 19 to January 10.
Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Due to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
Police chase man on ride-on lawn mower
After a burglary was reported in Karaka, officers were soon hot on the alleged offender's wheels.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths
The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.
Hipkins on PM's State of the Nation Speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation Speech.
‘Same work, same pay’: Lab workers strike for wage parity
Lab workers earn 28% to 32% less than their Te Whatu Ora counterparts.
After economy shrinks, Government promises to grow it again
Unveiling competing visions for the future, National and Labour debate economic growth.
Seymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025
Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.
Closed waters as powerboats surge into the Bay
A fleet of at least 11 boats is expected, mainly from Auckland.
Overseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bush
Cop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.
‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’
The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
Warm and wet as weekend weather approaches
Weekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.