'I was targeted because I'm a cop' - policeman's drink spiked at pub
Nicholas Townsend spiked the cop's drink because he was 'annoying' him.
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Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
Goodbye Gewürztraminer, hello sav blanc
"Operating model used to run the vineyard was clearly not sustainable" - Steven Murray.
Dramatic escalation: Air raid alert sounded for 'all of Ukraine at once'
An air raid alert has been declared for all of Ukraine's regions.
Manhunt underway in Taupō after police officers shot at
A routine stop ended with shots fired at officers and the gunman running away.
Your Easter weather - a sweet start before it turns a little messy
The first few days look stunning but things take a turn for the worse.
Queen pulls out of another special event
The Queen will not attend her Easter Sunday service this weekend.
Steven Joyce: Alarm bells ring, but who's listening?
OPINION: Signs all pointing to an economic hard landing
Fonterra's capital restructure pilloried in new report
Rival's commissioned report raises red flags about economic impacts of plan.
Strewth: Pre-made Aussie bathrooms for Avondale state units
Where five state homes once stood, now 18 state apartments are on the Avondale site.
Extremism, Govt agendas and media coverage: Your questions answered
Senior journalist and extremism expert David Fisher answers readers' questions.
'I wanted to eyeball her': Granny confronts woman who stole her phone in court
She wanted to see the woman who threw her iPhone - and memories - in the bin.
Left lane v fast lane - the fierce debate about allowing speeding drivers through at 100km/h; take our poll
'The speed limit is irrelevant in this context,' AA's head driving instructor said.
Sir Ian Taylor: Where's the transparency, Labour?
OPINION: No lessons learnt, no willingness to take advice, just spin.
A 'silent victim': How nature becomes a casualty of war
New York Times: The war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact.
'Why would any sane person want that job?': Judith Collins on leadership, loss, and Simon Bridges
Former National leader Judith Collins opens up on the 'hell' of leadership.
In the Loop: Orange light confusion, Britney's baby one more time and growing grocery costs
The Herald's Youth podcast gives you a run down on some of the week's top stories.
Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby needs unions back onside in Silver Lake saga
It's hard not to wonder whether the plan to flood rugby with US cash is going to collapse.
Live: Holidaying Kiwis told to prepare to isolate
Yesterday there were 9563 community cases and the rolling average continues to fall.
'Rotting corpse': Johnny Depp's text messages about Amber Heard read out in court
'[I hope her] rotting corpse is decomposing in the f***ing trunk of a Honda Civic.'
'Overworked, overwhelmed, taken advantage of': The heartbreaking testimony of Arise Church ministry school interns
Church pastor - 'I want to say I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused.'
Two words coming back to haunt Vladimir Putin
Putin has used any means necessary to achieve his goal. But the walls are closing in.
Live: Easter traffic - roads packed across Auckland, serious vehicle incidents as holidaymakers escape the city
Auckland motorway network repairs will also slow Easter exodus.
Why the term 'genocide' matters in Ukraine war
When Biden declares Russia's Ukraine war 'genocide', it isn't just another strong word.
Mum sentenced for breastfeeding newborn after injecting meth in hospital carpark
Baby received treatment after nearly suffocating when mum fell asleep on top of him.
Revealed: The number of Kiwis who have had assisted deaths since euthanasia legalised
Euthanasia has been legal in New Zealand since November.
On TV, the truth hurts: Why are we so obsessed with real life drama?
New York Times: Why TV shows rarely measure up either to actual life or to actual drama.
Hate mail: Woman from Bolivia in shock after being told to 'hang her head in shame' over Russian war
The Bolivian woman has been in NZ for 22 years and has been left distressed by the letter.
Meet Liam Lawson: The Kiwi F1 prospect scouted by Red Bull Racing
The 20-year-old is rising up the ranks and hopes to become NZ's next F1 driver.
Air NZ $1.2b capital raise 'tracking to plan' says chairwoman
Airline says confusion over "inherently complex" offer has passed.
House prices in 'full retreat' as FOMO gives way to fear of overpaying
New REINZ data shows the housing market cooling faster than expected, economists say.
Market close: NZ sharemarket posts much-needed gain
The New Zealand sharemarket posted its first gain in seven trading days.
Third bank increases mortgage rates after cash rate rise
The Reserve Bank increased the OCR from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent yesterday.