Wellington mayor admits alcohol problem: 'I am a flawed person'
It comes after another public incident of drunken behaviour.
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Emergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds
"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
Richie McCaw appears to suffer 'broken rib' in accident
It appears McCaw's ability to play through injury hasn't left him.
Man who beat partner told court he liked 'broken girls'
Taiwhiti Karamaena, 26, has been sentenced to home detention.
'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case
A man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.
Fly in soon to Invercargill's Sir Tim Shadbolt terminal
Travellers to Invercargill will soon be arriving through the Tim Shadbolt terminal.
Emotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflict
Councillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.
Grand Designs, grand price: NZ villa back on market for up to $4.3m
The period home was memorably featured on Grand Designs NZ in 2017.
Mosque attack incident controller unaware of St John’s safety concerns
Had the first responders known it was safe, they would have moved forward quickly.
Operation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges dropped
The accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.
Christchurch Men’s Prison inmate dies, sparking internal investigation
Corrections say there's no indication the man's death is suspicious.
Ex-All Blacks' favourite $4b Arvida Group scores bigtime
Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read were reported to have bought in.
‘Clean slate’ for Devast8: Judge tells infamous tattooed offender to quit crime
Notorious offender with Devast8 facial tattoo back in court after violent offending.
Roxburgh man denies molesting his two stepdaughters
Court told stepdaughter 'blocked out a lot of things that are now coming to light'.
Teen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horse
The horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground
The new Crusaders sponsor that trades millions daily
It's the biggest bond trading firm you've never heard of.
Police respond to report of disorder at rural property in Canterbury
Police say they're attempting to engage with the occupants of the property.
Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending left homeless
The man’s lawyer says the longer he’s homeless the greater the chances he reoffends.
Drunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campground
He admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.
‘Nothing comparable’ to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor says
The doctor was a GP within the Linwood community.
Legal aid: How much Kiwi taxpayers are paying for defendants' lawyers
The Herald reveals that since 2019 almost $1 billion in legal aid has been granted.
Phil Gifford: What the public is missing about Razor
Phil Gifford outlines four talking points as Scott Robertson takes over the All Blacks.
Beware of the explosive soft cheese: What not to pack in your luggage when you fly overseas
Ever had something confiscated from your luggage? Here's how to be a happy flyer.
Weekend rain warnings to lift, mid-week cold snap expected
The outlook is good for today's Santa Parade in Auckland.
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
Murder at the Racecourse Hotel: Can a 90-year-old cold case be solved today?
Inspector clears up detective grandfather's unsolved cases.
Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.
Body in the boot homicide: Alleged killer named
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.
Places of worship targeted by threats; 70+ 'concerning emails' made
Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.
All Blacks star has no plans to wear jersey again
Richie Mo’unga says he could play in Japan until he retires.
'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
A petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.
All Blacks legend’s 'breathtaking' million-dollar home for sale
The listing boasts 'mesmerising panoramic views' and is up for auction.