'It crosses that line': Wayne Barnes opens up on 'vile' messages
The retiring referee says more should be done to stop social media abuse.
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'I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning Lamborghini
Cromwell local Ivan Fahey is the proud new owner of a Lamborghini Huracan.
SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban
The driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.
Watch: Large tree still standing - in middle of road - after sliding 50m down bank
There's a new waterfall in the street, and a large tree standing upright on the road.
Dame Jacinda Ardern arrives at Earthshot awards along with Prince William
The former Prime Minister became a trustee of the board shortly before leaving office.
Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
'Couldn’t believe it': Homeless man turns $5 into $106k with Melbourne Cup bet
Punter says he will use his winnings to put a deposit down on a house.
'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishes
The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.
'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies error
One of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.
Grim milestone: Palestinian deaths surpass 10,000 as Israeli forces cut off north Gaza
War is now deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since Israel’s establishment in 1948.
Unhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald's
Toyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.
Groundbreaking study reveals rugby's impact on players' heads
The science of rugby - revealing the truth about head forces in the game.
The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people
'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'
'How?’: Wedding dress optical illusion shocks internet
A woman has baffled the internet with a photo of herself standing in front of two mirrors.
Police investigating if four fires overnight in Auckland are linked
A house fire, commercial property fire and two vehicle fires were reported overnight.
Small Business: What’s the buzz about alcoholic lemonade?
Young entrepreneurs say their honey-derived brew can add twist to classic Kiwi summer.
'S*** or potato'?' Tiny Auckland community's fears over new wastewater treatment plant
The plant threatens one of the last remaining scallop beds, says Jim Jackson
Where have all the SH1 rest areas gone? One man’s mission to find them
'They certainly used to be part of the summer holiday... that just doesn't happen now.'
Cancer without chemo: Young woman’s brave 'no treatment' choice
A 36-year-old mum has made a heartbreaking decision after her breast cancer returned.
Watch: 'Get down' - Fireworks display goes wrong, spectators hurt
Video shows crowd members shouting 'Get down' as misfiring fireworks hit the grandstand.
The Crewe Murders: Witness who never spoke reveals evidence dormant for decades
New Zealand's most infamous cold case is the focus of a startling new book.
Family of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory alive
Great aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.
Hello, Pork Pie: Famous NZ movie car found hidden in storage locker
A hidden treasure uncovered on the Great NZ Road Trip.
History in Hamilton: Magical Kiwis stun Kangaroos
The Kiwis piled on the most points Australia had conceded in a test since 1952.
Nasa spacecraft discovers tiny moon around asteroid
It turns out that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a dinky sidekick.
'Can cause death at very low doses': Dangerous new synthetic opioid found in NZ
People using drugs are urged to have what they are taking checked at clinics.
Big things on a shoestring: Air crash survivor who took NZ company to the world
Kiwi genius set legacy that continues 50 years on: 'We're very excited about it.'
Young killer seeks to keep identity secret, cites 'cancel culture' trauma
A jury found the woman guilty this week of causing 18yo Connor Boyd's death.
The Weeknd postpones NZ shows: 'Unforeseen circumstances'
It comes after huge demand saw him add an extra Eden Park show to NZ schedule.
Special votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?
The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.
Te Pāti Māori picks up two extra seats in historic result
Te Pāti Māori is celebrating its most successful election result in its history.
Mushroom chef appears in court: 'Let's get this show on the road'
Three people died after eating a beef Wellington lunch.
Why was mosque emergency exit locked? Coroner hears desperate escape stories
Parts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.
Gutted to lose him for the season: Chiefs boss on Sam Cane's Tokyo shift
Chiefs skipper takes break from NZ to play in Japan.