Woman calls police after mistaking ‘realistic’ sex doll for body on beach
'I sort of saw one of the cops nudge it with his foot', says stunned dogwalker.
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The Dutchman has been legally banned from procreating any more children.
Golden generation: NZ claim back-to-back Olympic titles
The New Zealand women's rugby sevens win gold again, beating Canada 19-12 in the final.
While you were sleeping day four: New Zealand win gold
A medal at last for New Zealand - and it's gold.
July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.
Watch: 'Unbelievable' - Boys captured wielding hatchets in Wairoa rugby gang brawl
A local caught up in the brawl said she estimated the boys were aged 12 and 14.
Police hope Yanfei Bao autopsy will help ‘tell a full story’ after remains found
The Christchurch 44-year-old has been missing for more than a year.
Legislation to drug test drivers introduced to Parliament
Legislation has been introduced to Parliament.
While you were sleeping day three: The medal wait goes on
All the action you may have missed from day three of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Can Kamala Harris' knitting-obsessed, topless-modelling stepdaughter help her to the presidency?
Ella Emhoff posts about fashion, politics and her vice-president stepmother.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
Car on back of tow truck bursts into flames on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
One northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
While you were sleeping day two: Kiwis short of medals again
All the action from overnight at the Paris Olympics.
Martin Phillipps, founder of iconic Dunedin band The Chills, dies
The Chills were formed in Dunedin in 1980 by Martin Phillipps.
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You’d be surprised how many would
New research suggests social media is worth less to us than the zero we pay for it.
Heart attack kills Samoan boxing coach at Olympics Village
According to reports in Samoan media, he died on Friday while at the Olympic Village.
Olympics While You Were Sleeping: Rowers start strong, Fairweather misses bronze
All the action you may have missed from day one of the Paris Olympics 2024.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking
With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.
'We need to leave right now': Bodyguard rushes Luxon out of law and order press conference
Prime Minister said Auckland's streets feel safer, moments later he was whisked away.
Dasha: ‘I wrote Austin out of pure rage’
Watch: TikTok-famous country star explains why her viral hit was a long time coming.
Gypsy Rose meets the Herald: Prison, pregnancy and why she wants to come to NZ
'In the last six months, I feel like I’ve lived 10 years,' Blanchard tells the Herald.
Bearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCA
The organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.
'Despicable': Father's ashes dumped on street after West Auckland burglary
A local woman who helped retrieve the ashes said the thieves were 'scum'.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
Coroner probes death of Kaikōura toddler at after-hours clinic revealing 'systemic failures'
Everly Dunfoy, 3, died in April 2019 and a Coroner has revealed how and why.
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
Auckland woman jailed after her dog 'drastically overfed' to death
Nuggi was fed up to 10 pieces of chicken a day on top of dog biscuits.
Thousands asked to come to perform ka mate for a new haka record
New Zealand is set to take back its haka world record.
A tale of two city views: The polarising impact of the Paris Olympics
A century later, Paris confronts the reality of hosting the Olympics again.
Watch: 'Grateful to be alive' - Yellowstone geyser explodes, debris thrown as tourists run
Tourists were seen running as a geyser exploded, spewing debris and wrecking boardwalks.
Police quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai case
Breanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.