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The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.

How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules
Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.

The sad story of conjoined twins snatched at birth
Their mother thought they were dead, but the conjoined twins had been snatched at birth.

All Black’s daughter in drunk driving hit-and-run posed with wine before sentencing
Helena Cribb told a probation officer she hadn't drunk alcohol in months.

Watch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football team
Watch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.

'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summer
AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.

West Auckland 'altercation': Man seriously injured, busy road closed as police investigate
Busy Auckland road closed after fight leaves man with serious injuries.

'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterways
Mayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.

Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public
Concerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.

Lotto Powerball: Jackpot rolls over after $17 million prize isn’t struck
The numbers are in for tonight's $17 million Lotto Powerball draw.

CEO pay: Highest-paid public sector bosses revealed
Ranking: best paid bosses in the public sector

PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.

Mystery at sea after celebrated NZ sportsman missing in boating disaster
Extensive searches for the NZ man and his best friend were called off after three days.

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.

‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedy
With their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.

How Napier City Rovers can make the National League final
National League final hope not lost despite gutting Napier City Rovers defeat.

Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.

Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.

England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour
England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.

Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.

NZ Herald Live: Polkinghorne Leaving Court after Meth Trial
Polkinghorne Leaving Court after Meth Trial