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Andy Foster distances himself from candidate who claims Covid vaccine is dangerous
The candidate appeared at a meeting for those running on the same ticket as the mayor.

'She is too young to die': Family take legal action after hospital advises to let 44yo mum die
Mum, 75, sits at daughter's bedside ready to do CPR - as hospital won't do it.

Comment: Chilling effects of hate speech laws
OPINION: Defence lawyers urge caution before enabling laws comparable to the 'Smith Act'.

Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.

'Hot' interest in Sir John Key's former mega mansion but could a legal hurdle prevent sale?
A mystery buyer says they have an interest in the $23.5m home.

Dilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own lives
Vaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.

Hamish Clark: Why do Christchurch homeowners need to be charged for using water?
OPINION: Property owners will be charged for every 1000 litres over the average limit.

Sideswipe: Cycle separators take the biscuit
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Analysis: Inside the Government's KiwiSaver backflip
Labour killed its tax proposal less than a day after it broke.

Labour likely to kill Green attempt to cap donations
A bill to cap donations to political parties looks set to die in Parliament.

Major changes made to Australia's Covid isolation rules
Australia's mandated isolation period will be reduced from seven days to five.

Two pedestrians seriously injured after being hit by car in Wellington
Police are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible.

'I don't take it personally': Cane backs decision to bench him
After being subbed during the loss to Argentina, Sam Cane says his coaches know best.

'I had to destroy clothing': Mum proves mould in state house
Tenant made a number of complaints but Kāinga Ora said there was no mould at the property.

L'Oreal consulting with NZ staff, denies shifting operations to Australia
L'Oreal spokesperson says changes would not affect its supply and fulfilment of product.

Dramatic day for Mainfreight as NZ sharemarket loses steam
The New Zealand sharemarket finally lost heart and fell nearly half a per cent.

Man charged with impersonating medical practitioner, performing operations
Prosecution brought by Ministry of Health in case of alleged impersonation.

Resignation and apology follow Reserve Bank board appointments
Media prompts action on potential conflicts of interest involving RBNZ board appointments.

Fran O'Sullivan: 'Shameless' PM spruiks NZ
OPINION: A jet setting Jacinda Ardern is clocking up the kilometres and trade deals.

Richard Prebble: $2.1b for Kiwibank? You must be kidding
Government has not been a good owner of KiwiRail or Air NZ, writes Richard Prebble.

Driveway tragedy: Motorist pinned brother-in-law to wall
Thiruppathi Soundararajan, 54, died two weeks after his brother-in-law's driveway crash.

Have your say: Who should start for the All Blacks?
Have your say on who should start for the All Blacks in the Herald's poll.

Thomas Coughlan: Whittakergate - the dumbest scandal
Marama Davidson falls victim to the dumbest scandal of our time.

India erupts as man allegedly pours petrol on teen and sets her on fire while sleeping
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital with 90 per cent burns and died five days later.

Why Pearl Valor stayed at Gloriavale - and the horrors that made her leave
Pearl Valor shares more about her life at the controversial Gloriavale Christian commune.

Joseph Parker given surprise shot at heavyweight title
Another chance at world championship gold has come earlier than expected for Parker.

Leo Molloy says he's voting for Wayne Brown in Auckland mayoral race
Leo Molloy says Viv Beck has been badly let down by C&R.

Leonardo DiCaprio's relationship bombshell
The actor's latest love drama points to an interesting habit in his dating style.

'Thought we were fixing the system': PM on reason for KiwiSaver tax U-turn
The Government will not proceed with the tax proposal after widespread opposition.