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Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.
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The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
Lawyer says Polkinghorne’s wife tried to end her life in 1992
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife before staging a suicide.
Interislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while docking
The same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.
Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki
An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.
'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 roles
Union criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.
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Toitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and culture
An estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the All Blacks team announcement
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the All Blacks team announcement ahead of Saturday's test match against Argentina. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote
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'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation
No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.
Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge
Luxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.
Dunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenager
Crime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.
Afternoon quiz: Which NRL club did Benji Marshall debut for?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Fifty years of fixing Whanganui’s roads
There was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.
Homicide investigation launched after Northland death
A person has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Waimamaku.
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‘He's just such a sex fiend’ - Jury listen to recording of Polkinghorne’s wife
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
Air New Zealand reveal new safety training simulator
Air New Zealand Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer explains the CEET service and safety training simulator for Cabin Crew. Video / Michael Craig
Trial ends for Christchurch schoolboy accused of multiple rapes
Teen did not deny offending against schoolgirls after four days of Youth Court trial.
Listen in full: Covert recording of wife Pauline Hanna describing surgeon husband as 'sex fiend'
The recording made of Hanna by a relative when she visited their Hawkes Bay property, in which Hanna describes Polkinghorne as a 'sex fiend', was played to the jury in court.
The Country: Shane Jones on NZ’s energy crisis
Shane Jones, Tom Young, Chris Russell, Joe Higgins.
'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier family
It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.
Opinion: Political punching bags - sport's gender debate puts regulators in impossible binds
OPINION: The debate over Khelif and Lin is as distracting as it is heartbreaking.
Gore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective says
The former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.
Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
'Got angry and snapped': Teacher slapped student's face, pushed another
Tribunal finds case was at the 'more serious end of physical assaults'.
Mexican drug ring bust: Auckland police seize $63m of meth
Three Mexican nationals have been arrested and are facing serious drug charges.
Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne
Watch live: PM speaks to media at primary school after maths 'overhaul'
It comes after the Government announced major change to the maths curriculum.
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Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Police report spike in car thefts across Whanganui
'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'