Takapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'
Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.
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NZ's new one-off public holiday - all you need to know
The one-off public holiday was announced Monday and will be held on September 26th.
'Not on our watch': Fear of losing coveted Cup motivates Cane
Retaining the Bledisloe has become a rite of passage for the All Blacks.
Suitcase homicide: NZ Police go quiet on requests to Korea about female relative of children
The Herald has been in contact with a journalist from Korean newspaper The Dong-a Ilbo.
Ambulance officer dies after crash near Cambridge
The crash on State Highway 1 had already killed the driver of the other vehicle.
Moment King Charles found out Queen's health was declining
'Can you please be quiet? There's a call.'
Ryan Reynolds' 'potentially life-saving' surgery
The Deadpool actor has an 'extremely subtle polyp' removed in the procedure.
US teen who killed rapist sentenced, will pay $250k
Pieper Lewis was 15 when she stabbed her accused rapist to death.
What Costco needs before it can open its doors
Costco is due to open its doors on September 28, but needs two things to happen first.
Report reveals debts owed by Lovely by Skin Institute
Failed medical beauty salon chain has BNZ as main creditor, liquidators' report says.
Govt-backed solarZero sold to US giant BlackRock in $100m-plus deal
Firm backed by $40m from Government's Green Investment Finance.
'I'm gonna make an album': Slain teen's musical dream
Teen homicide victim had a dream of getting "rich" and was set to record music.
'Chance to show we're learning': The signs that point to a belated All Blacks revival
The Pumas demolition job must springboard the All Blacks into the promised new dawn.
'Unprecedented demand': 30-hour wait time to view Queen's coffin
William and Harry will be among the royals walking behind the Queen's coffin.
Costco in NZ: Opening date revealed
After Covid-related delays, Costco fans in New Zealand finally have a date to go shopping.
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
As police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals' new $50m block opens
Hi-tech lab and skybridge in major new R&D site.
Live: Home for one last night - Queen arrives at palace; Prince William, Harry and wives together
The entire Royal Family is together at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's final night.
Prince Harry responds to funeral humiliation
Duke of Sussex says his decade of military service is 'not determined by a uniform'.
Privacy watchdog orders police to stop taking photos
Fresh development: Deputy Privacy Commissioner says police 'need to change practices'.
Home detention for rape: Is NZ's justice system failing victims?
New Zealand's approach to sentencing has come under the spotlight again.
Viv Beck outlines her policies to lead the Super City
Viv Beck says co-governance is okay so long as it doesn't change democracy.
Brooke van Velden: Govt needs to move fast on dire worker shortage
Inability to secure staff is driving businesses to the wall and worsening health crisis.
How consumer behaviour has changed at tail-end of pandemic
EY's latest consumer report reveals changes to Kiwis' spending intentions.
Sideswipe: That's the last time my cone gets pinched
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Live: Queen's final journey - coffin set to arrive at Buckingham Palace
Thousands pay respects before monarch's coffin moves to London.
Spring Hill prison nightmare - staff sent to hospital after attacks
Out-of-control inmates have caused chaos at Waikato's Spring Hill prison.
Comment: WellingtonNZ struggling to justify its existence
Former spending on lavish dinners, oysters and fine wines still haunts the agency.
How economists reacted to house prices falling $322 a day
REINZ data shows house prices falling $322 a day last month.
Royal visit to NZ on the cards? 'Standing invitation' in place, PM says
Full royal tour as King, Queen Consort, Prince, Princess and kids plan trip down under.
Hawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's body
Police following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised
The Auckland suburb with hidden gems for home buyers
Ōtara is one of the NZ suburbs where home owners have owned their homes the longest.
NZ's one-off public holiday to mourn Queen's death - all you need to know
The public holiday will be called 'Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day'.