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Founder of rehab raided by gang police is mother of three senior Head Hunters
'We're the people who can connect with these guys,' says bail house founder after raid.
Revealed: Govt falling well short of 2025 electric fleet goal
Govt wanted all vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2025 - but they're not even close.
Michael Barnett: Saving the next Cassandra
OPINION: Founded by actor Goldie Hawn in 2003, we believe this is the key.
Matthew Hooton: Grant Robertson's choices: Bad — and worse
Finance Minister must now promise to spend more, without actually doing so.
Rugby World Cup: The giant the Black Ferns will have to slay to win the trophy
The Black Ferns find themselves in the unlikely position of being underdogs this year.
Mystery motive: Baby, parents and uncle kidnapped from business found dead in orchard
A baby girl, her parents and uncle were found dead in a central California orchard.
Ukraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounder
Taking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.
'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie Heaney
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch
'It's not about the All Blacks': RTS winging it again for Auckland
Auckland have a simple explanation for why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been picked on the wing
'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victim
The company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.
The man who bought a King Country tourism attraction without trying it himself
Forgotten World Adventures is under new ownership and reopens on Friday.
'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censure
Award-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.
Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail
A former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.
Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
Petition calls for TVNZ to pull FBoy Island after contestant controversy
"Sort it out, Simon. Pull FBoy Island NZ today."
'I thought I was dying': How a night out almost derailed my life
It was meant to be a great night out – Claudia Poposki was left unable to walk or speak.
New Gisele Bündchen photo fuels divorce rumours
Hours after dramatic divorce news emerged the supermodel has been spotted without her ring
'Paranoid' Harry's bizarre tests on royal staff
The Duke of Sussex constantly suspected his staff were leaking information to the media.
Ones to watch: Six of the biggest stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup
Christopher Reive looks at some of the tournament's brightest prospects.
Angelina's new shock claim against Brad
The actress claimed Brad Pitt abused their children during the infamous 2016 plane trip.
Teacher funding to schools cut
Hundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.
Alec Baldwin shooting: Lawsuit with family settled, filming to resume
Family of shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins confirm a settlement has been reached.
Hosking: Labour mastering the art of the own goal thanks to these three ministers
OPINION: They are starting to look like a party set on self-destruction.
'Flood of Noah-like proportions': The studies revealing Long Covid's hidden toll in NZ
Health researchers are shining crucial new light on long-haulers.
'I can fight Dad' - boy, 3, wanted to defend mum against ex-partner
Man kicked ex-partner's door in half and knocked it off its hinges.
'No options here': Desperate family leaving NZ to get help for self-harming teen
Parents are struggling to get effective support for kids with serious mental conditions.
Why feral and roaming dogs are causing havoc in Northland
Livestock losses continue, and a man was also recently mauled to death.
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A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home
The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.
271 complaints in six months: What irks retirement village residents most
Neighbours' behaviour, poor services, bad management and fees were among the complaints.
NZ DJ software maker gets remixed by pandemic - but emerges with new global hit
PLUS: Hybrid working as the new way to afford a house.