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‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
Top Auckland principal calls it quits after four decades in education
'When I started, teacher salaries were near to what backbench MPs were getting.'
Cheating husband’s ‘terrifying’ jail stretch after spurned lover faked assault claims
He ended a 15-month affair - and then his lover told police he threatened to kill her.
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
All Black’s daughter in drunk driving hit-and-run posed with wine before sentencing
Helena Cribb told a probation officer she hadn't drunk alcohol in months.
Letters: Celebrating Smith & Caughey’s legacy of excellence
OPINION: 'If Auckland has a beating heart, the Caughey name is engraved on it.'
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
Teen navy cadet died unable to access Defence Force health experts
Inquiry released into the death of Navy cadet Sacha Piper in India.
Community fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary school
Corrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.
Triple whammy: Auckland 11-year-old triplets fight Oranga Tamariki cuts
Auckland's Mackay triplets are writing to MPs and campaigning against counselling cuts.
Vege tips: What to do with too much produce
OPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.
Take a shot at winning a top Canon camera
The Herald has teamed up with Canon for our annual Summer Holiday Photo Competition.
Hawke’s Bay teen secures Rod Drury’s backing for second-hand uniform website Get Uniformed
'It’s a great initiative', young Hawke's Bay entrepreneur backed by Rod Drury.
Watch - 'Absolutely reeks': Waikato hit by 'horrendous' stench after giant offal spill on SH3
Motorists are advised to take care around the area.
Massive offal spill on SH3 in Waikato
Witnesses have described the stench as 'horrendous'. Video / Supplied
Ferrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wife
The couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.
Residents welcome renewed green recreation space
The newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
Serious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injured
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
Lightning strike: Thousands without power in the North Island, outages hit South Island
The outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.
Man in custody, baby recovered alive after overnight Blenheim hostage standoff
Police described it as a family harm incident.
Watch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football team
Watch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Afternoon quiz: Which philosopher said ‘I think, therefore I am’?
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'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
Shama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.
‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’
Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.
Sale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for council
Tararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier arm
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.
Frustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson Hospital
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.