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Mother sent to psychiatric hospital after guilty verdict in historic murder case.
Singapore Airlines axes 'Capital Express'
Four-times-weekly flight from Wellington to Singapore will now stop in Melbourne
The H Files: Migrant murdered for money, opium
Victim was quiet Chinese gambler who gave icecreams to children.
Being trans a decade on 'worse than ever'
10 years on from Human Rights Commission's inquiry into transgender discrimination.
Slum killings: Freemans Bay and inner west
The Herald looks back at six central-Auckland killings in the 1940s and 1950s.
Stacey Morrison: Give Maori language respect it deserves
COMMENT: Stacey Morrison says the time is now to treat the Maori language with respect.
Karen Aim's father: 'Don't let killer walk free'
Brian Aim wonders whether his daughter's killer is safe to be released into society.
Local Focus: One-day races don't come much harder than this
NZ's newest international pro cycling event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth productions have seen new performers join amateur theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ stocks take back seat to Wall Street rally
The local share market has taken a back seat to Wall Street's record gains.
New owners at popular Whangarei cafe
Third eatery business the couple have acquired in the past 14 months.
Keightley decks them in Holland
Whanganui judo prodigy Keightley Watson wins gold at international event in Holland
Haast: The town where cellphones are silent
A South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.
The Slum Killings: The Queen St 'juke-box murder'
Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim
$175m Auckland deal shows overseas investors still eyeing NZ
Biggest property deal in Auckland's central business district since 2010.
Water runs red at popular beach fountain
Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.
Our Jekyll and Hyde summer continues
Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.
Mystery on the mountain: What killed five on Tasman Glacier?
Deaths of guide and his four clients in 1980 led to building of a new hut beside glacier.
Kiwi couple horrified after discovering spider on flight
"I'm standing here like 'Why am I the nominated one here, it's not even my bag'," she said
Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos
Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos
What are the top tips for losing the festive pounds? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi dollar firm, but seen drifting lower in 2018
The NZ dollar's new-found strength may not last.
Straight couple crowned queens at Vinegar Hill
A straight couple have been crowned 'Queens' at a Vinegar Hill camp in Hunterville.
Ocean exploration set for MH370
An ocean exploration company is set to resume the search for missing MH370.
Local Focus: Concern mounts for second king tide
Snodgrass Road residents are concerned after a king tide hit earlier today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Anger after farm animals slaughtered
"You wonder if it's just idiots with guns for Christmas".
Police believe farm animal shootings linked
Police looking into reports of sheep and cattle being shot dead on Otago farms.
Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More Kiwis changing genders on their passport
Transgender woman Jem Traylen felt validated when she changed her gender on her ID.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
NZ Manuka is thriving as skilled locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.