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Scientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’

The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.

Why corrupt official waited until he was out of time to appeal convictions

The tactical move cost Vivek Goel his chance at appealing, a court decision says.

The NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam students

And hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world.

Razor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bomb

Rob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons.

Gold rush 2.0: High-paying mines fuel boom on the West Coast

Gold fever on the West Coast: jumbos, gold bars and $90,000 a year for entry-level miners.

NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges

The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.

'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks out

Neighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

Wet weather in Westmorland, Christchurch

Dark clouds and heavy rainfall hit Westmorland in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

‘I got a lot of gold’: Tamaiti Williams on lessons learned from injury and loss

He has shifted from starting loosehead to an impact role behind Ethan de Groot.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably

Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

Private school pay: The principals earning more than ministers

One private school's principal earns more than Cabinet ministers.

Thunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hail

Predicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas.

Teen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interest

The 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Women who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record books

Sammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.