Disturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trial
The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.
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Mosque terrorist would have struggled to buy guns from criminals, inquest told
The inquest is examining how terrorist Brenton Tarrant obtained his firearms licence.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
Have you seen Denis? Police, family fear for French national missing in Auckland
Denis was last seen at a hotel in the Auckland CBD by his family.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.
‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week
Vulgar graffiti has been spray-painted across the pedestrian crossing.
Six people in custody after vehicle crimes in Counties-Manukau
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
Go Media Stadium gets a painted new look with 60m mural
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'Like a sick idiot': Peters claims use of 'simile' excuses his language in House amid uproar
It's just the latest row in the House over MPs' conduct in recent weeks.
Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.
Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures
The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.
Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.
Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.
'So gross': Auckland Subway restaurant closed for cleaning after pigeon filmed eating toppings
Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.
Opinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?
Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.
Burst water main in central Wellington
A water main has burst in central Wellington, flooding State Highway 1 with muddy water. Video / Mark Mitchell
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
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Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'
Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”
Burst water main floods SH1 in central Wellington with muddy water
Motorists have been told to expect delays.
Afternoon quiz: Marigold is the birth flower for which month?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Culinary legend bestowed with prestigious award
She is one of New Zealand's best-known food personalities.
Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm
Another blew triple the limit at 9am.
'You never could keep him down': Hawke's Bay rugby league legend dies
Waka Leonard, Hawke’s Bay’s most successful premier club rugby league coach, has died.
'So gross': Auckland Subway restaurant closed for cleaning after pigeon filmed eating toppings
Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.
Bubble Walk to remember lost babies
'As much as they say time heals, it’s different for everybody.'
Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.
'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruption
The hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.
Rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range
A time-lapse captures rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range. Video / Alex Cairns @acvisualjournalist
KiwiRail offers voluntary redundancy to all staff
Employees have two weeks to apply from Monday.
Audrey Young: 'You'd be limping' – senior MPs bring schoolyard politics to Parliament
OPINION: Parliament's a serious place, but sometimes the silliness wins.
Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
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