Jury to decide: Rape or regretted one-night stand with two men?
'Flirtation or clothing doesn't mean consent; assess all evidence,' judge warns jury.
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conference
Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Anzac Day to honour more veterans after law change
The Government is changing the law so it formally recognises a wider range of veterans.
'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threat
Wellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Taupō man spends five years building boat from scratch
Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says
The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.
Police to axe 173 jobs in bid to save more than $50m over four years
Police say no frontline roles will be part of the cost-cutting measure.
City's 'budding and burgeoning' art scene gets two new leaders
'To connect with others... through performance and art is vital for people’s well-being.'
‘Why are you so afraid of a capital gains tax?' Labour’s Edmonds to National
'It may be time for another structural reform,' Labour's finance spokeswoman says.
Police Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerable
Mitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.
Peters says he would have left TPM’s Waititi ‘limping’ after brouhaha over question
There was an extensive back-and-forth in the House after the question.
'Amazing result': Annual Hawke's Bay charity auction raises $90k
The 18th annual Property Brokers Charity Auction draws crowd of 350.
Reassessment on weedkiller ban possible - Environmental Protection Authority
NZ EPA may ban DCPA herbicides but it could be a year before the ban comes into effect.
Funding cuts force Waikato Tourism to pull the pin on international marketing
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism won't promote the region overseas anymore.
'Go, go, go!' Mates film brutal slaying of wild stag after driver runs it down
The deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.
Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start
Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.
Afternoon quiz: Death Eaters appear in what fantasy novel series?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Opinion: Jury trials under attack - a fundamental right is at risk
OPINION: The Government risks undermining public confidence in the justice system.
Patched Head Hunter arrested after allegedly fleeing police 'well over' speed limit
The 45-year-old accused is facing charges of failing to stop and dangerous driving.
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
NZ team doc facing his own Olympic challenge: 3000km Te Araroa Trail
Hamilton 'super-pumped' to be helping NZ Huntington’s Disease Assn raise its profile.
Johnny Sexton on why he hated touring NZ and abuse from Kiwi fans
Johnny Sexton uses his book to get plenty of gripes related to NZ off his chest.
The PM ponders the US election on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Mike Cronin, B McLean, Simon Bishell,Lynda Coppersmith.
Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree
Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.
Watch: Crown says manslaughter accused 'not blind' to meth production at Auckland unit
Himatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.
Early data shows most beneficiaries with obligations meeting requirements
Almost 6000 have received red or orange warnings.
'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fine
Meanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.
Semifinal showdowns in Park men's club champs
Family, friends pay fitting golfing tributes to 'Duds'.
'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language ban
Range of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.
‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM
“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."
Lena Keenan's week on Mobile Surgery Unit fuels her passion for health careers
The Tairāwhiti rangatahi will take home the skills she learnt at the MSU.
'Horrendous': Girl swallows magnet toy, rushed for surgery
It took only minutes for a young girl to accidentally swallow two small magnets.