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“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”
Te Kamo Gull self-service station could have "adverse effects" say council experts
Gull NZ last year applied for the green light on a self-service fuel station in Te Kamo.
Simon Wilson: Political panic and the co-governance debate
OPINION: Co-governance doesn't work the way fear-mongering politicians want us to believe.
Helen Robinson: Affordable dental care would make everyone smile
It’s not right that people in a developed country such as NZ should suffer so badly.
‘No particular reason’ National can’t cut deal with NZ First - Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger was the first PM who had to strike a deal with Winston Peters under MMP.
University of Otago student dies days after 20th birthday, coroner investigates
The young man was “always so kind, friendly, and always happy to help”, tributes say.
'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teen
Victim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'
Tax and your money: How the parties' policies compare this election
Every party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.
Watch: Deathtoll climbs Israel, National denies pressing panic button, and Aussie rower’s miraculous rescue
Get up to date with all the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Death toll climbs in Israel, National not panicking and job ads on the decline | Focus Evening Bulletin 09 October, 2023
Chris Hipkins says only a handful of New Zealanders in Israel during conflict, National denies panicking Kiwis with claims of second election and new figures show job ads down 25% in the past year in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Massey Uni predicts a $50m loss this year
The university has not said how it has fallen into this hole.
'A strategic error': What has prompted suggestions of a second election?
Plus, today's On the Campaign looks at the two electorate races in Wellington Central.
Heavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet country
Auckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.
Sunken Mercury Bay vessel leaks 1300 litres of diesel into ocean
A vessel than sank in Mercury bay has likely leaked all of its diesel into the water.
Man accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five charges
He has elected to have a judge-alone trial.
Businessman's descent into Covid 'crazy' leads to multiple alleged sex attacks
His personality changed when he stopped his meds and began protesting, the Crown says.
Pharmac email crisis: Emailer apologises to Smalley; Chair meets bosses; Calls for CEO sacking
The PM steps into the Pharmac email row, labelling comments 'totally unacceptable'.
Focus: Party policy summary - Crime and Justice
The NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the second of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle crime. Video / NZ Herald
Vital healthcare helpline workers strike for second time in a month
Telehealth workers have been on a 24-hour strike over pay rates - their second in a month.
Winning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimed
Wainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.
“Prolonged and unnecessary suffering”: Te Whatu Ora Whanganui apologises to patient over surgical mesh pain
“New Zealand clinicians were not, and should not have been, oblivious to this.”
Act candidate Neil Christensen dies, by-election to be held
He was standing in the Port Waikato electorate.
Auckland Downtown Carpark sale likely to proceed without $28m bike and scooter hub
Losing downtown public parking is a disaster, says developer Andrew Krukziener.
Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
How would you spend $24 million?
Melissa Nightingale headed over to the Wainuiomata Woolworths supermarket, which sold the winning $24m Lotto ticket, and asks shoppers how they think the money could be spent. Video / Mark Mitchell
80yo charged with murdering his wife at Mount Maunganui retirement village
Jean Ann Salter, 78, was found deceased yesterday.
'Prevented from doing their job': Ambulance staff intimidated, abused at fatal crash
Two female ambulance officers moved to a safe point during the incident.
Off The Track owners back on track: New pop-up venture for Hawke’s Bay couple after devastating fire
Off the Track is getting back on track, with a new project in the works.
A huge week of celebrations for Fijians
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David Seymour vows to end Government's wasted spending
Act Party leader David Seymour vows to end the Government's wasted spending to ease inflation and interest rates, if elected. Video / Mark Mitchell
Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial
David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.