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Sevens: Newcomers feature in Kiwi squad
New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.
Cyclist's chilling last words
A young German tourist hit and killed by a truck wrote of aggressive Kiwi drivers just a few days before her death.
Tongariro: Over the volcano
The Tongariro Crossing seems to agree with energetic children a lot more than weary adults, finds Helen van Berkel.
Journey to the heart of Mt Doom
Herald reporter Beck Vass explores Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage site.
DHB releases damning audit of rest home
MidCentral District Health Board has released a damning audit report of Palmerston North's Rosa A Lea Rest Home, which it closed last month.
Motorcyclist killed after police chase named
Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed after a police chase last night ended in a high-speed crash.
Hellish night at sea for family
Four people, including a child, have been rescued after spending all night clinging for dear life to their capsized dinghy.
Whanganui or Wanganui - it's up to you
Wanganui can be spelled with or without an 'h', the Government ruled today.
It's Whanganui and Wanganui
Wanganui is to be given its "h" back in a compromise under which Govt agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.
Joyce: No more than $3 for Transmission Gully toll
Steven Joyce says the toll on the Transmission Gully route will be no more than $3.
Mayors at odds over Transmission Gully plan
Wellington's mayor lauds a move to proceed with Transmission Gully but her Kapiti counterpart admits to being "extremely disappointed".
Transmission Gully to go ahead in $2.2bn upgrade
The long-awaited Transmission Gully route has been approved as part of a $2.2 billion upgrade of State Highway 1 from Wellington to Levin.
Car crash leaves boy trapped next to dead grandfather
An 11-year-old boy was trapped in a crashed car with his dead grandfather for 20 minutes yesterday.