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Citizen Award recipient Murray Fawcett is dedicated to helping others
Murray Fawcett started the Stratford Cancer Support Group six years ago.
Police release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.
Ministers criticise lack of transparency in $93.7b infrastructure projects
Some projects are delayed by more than 1000%.
Workers monitoring natural hazards among GNS scientists facing axe
Institute says Government funding drop partly behind plans to axe more than 100 roles.
Pair charged over mystery body in the bag can now be named
The identity of the woman remains unconfirmed.
'Māori enough?': Act MP Karen Chhour breaks down over 'bullying behaviour' in Parliament
She says the work environment feels unsafe for her.
Auckland 6yo Caiden MacGibbon gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022, 6yo Caiden fell in love with the cartoon Bluey’s World while in Starship gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World. Video | Carson Bluck
Armed police at Auckland school after man allegedly fired gun nearby
A receptionist at the school says the situation 'is all under control'.
Emergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near Cambridge
The southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.
Historic Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attack
The building will house the Huntly Museum soon.
Ex-sports star threatens to share woman's nude pics
Woman repeatedly asked New Zealand representative to delete images.
'Stratford's sheriff': Kieran Best receives citizens award
Kieran Best is well known in the district, serving as both Santa and the town's 'sheriff'.
'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meeting
The councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.
Speeding council staffers told to curb their driving behaviour
Council staff are speeding less but facing more 'personal confrontations'.
Family hear 'I'm sorry' from police in missing woman case
Police engage with Jamie Kaiwai's family and continue support in her case.
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
'A nightmare': Heroic neighbour recounts efforts to save slain teen after Taranaki fight
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.
Afternoon quiz: In which sea would you swim if you visit Croatia?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Labour MP Ingrid Leary apologises to NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich
Leary had called Unkovich a 'known anti-trans activist'.
New e-scooter operator Ario has a riderless twist
Ario has launched its three-wheeled, self-driving e-scooters in West Auckland, and is aiming for citywide rollout later this year. Video | Michael Craig
Long-range forecast: La Nina looms beyond freezing start to August
Niwa gives two in three chances of this decade’s fourth La Nina forming over spring.
Disappointment as Kāinga Ora plans to slash Māori-focused housing team
39% of Kāinga Ora tenants Māori amid job cuts.
Rotorua Mayor and councillor clash
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has been criticised for her handling of a discussion with Councillor Trevor Maxwell during a meeting. Video / Rotorua Lakes Council
The Country: Winston Peters talks farmer confidence, and flatting in the '80s
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Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jurors hear from Canadian rope expert
Detectives have questioned the rope used in Pauline Hanna's death.
Man who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison release
Peter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.
Napier council leads way in new Māori wards review
New legislation passed on Tuesday means some quick decisions have to be made by councils.
'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.
Person killed in Waimamaku accident may have been struck by a vehicle, police say
One person killed after Waimamaku road accident
Family recipe wins over pie judges
'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'
'Heartbreaking': Children no safer today than when Malachi Subecz was brutally murdered
'We need to have done everything we can, and at the moment we can't say we're doing that.'
Two workers on collapsed pylon had ‘no formal training’
Transpower has accepted the recommendations and findings of an independent investigation into the catastrophic pylon collapse. Video / NZHerald
Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier
The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.