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Former nurse who ‘manipulated’ vulnerable patient into sex avoids jail time
Peter Ogden was sentenced to 12 months' home detention.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match
Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.

BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent
It's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.

‘Buddy’ the dog rescued after yacht sinks in wild weather
Yacht sinks on its moorings after storm blows through.

New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

‘My legs felt like jelly’: New multimillionaire claims $5.5m Lotto win
Bach, travel and making sure windfall 'works for my family's future' on winner's wishlist.

Young NZ mum holidaying at Swiss ski resort no longer missing
Police told the Herald they were advised Hawley has made contact with her family.

Person rushed to hospital after Chch metalworks accident
Emergency services responded just after 9.30am today.

Teen accused of critically injuring woman in Chch park now facing ‘serious’ sex charges
The 16-year-old is now facing serious sexual violence charges.

Can’t get enough of us: Teddy Swims returning to NZ for arena tour
The singer's NZ love affair started in 2022 with a Powerstation gig.

New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners
An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.

‘Going on the mortgage’: The steep financial cost of egg-freezing in NZ
'I don't have the cash right there ready to go.'

Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.

Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.

Driver charged after car smashes into house, sleeping couple escape serious injuries
Husband pulled the car off his wife, who thought she was 'going to die'.

Why mau rākau workshops captivated Womad festival attendees
Mau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k
Chris Schwartz has a penchant for sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.