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Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market

For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.

Bangladeshi man claims it's too dangerous to return home as people there want him dead

But Immigration authorities here say his fears are unfounded and his claims implausible.

'I hope she left in peace': Ex-husband after Ingham twin found dead

Joanne Ingham's ex-husband spoke to the Herald from his home in Johor, Malaysia.

'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appeal

Azalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.

Reserve Bank of Australia surprises market with big rate hike

The Australian central bank warned inflation was expected to increase further.

Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities

Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police

'Get out before it's too late' - Domestic violence survivor begs other women to leave before they are killed

A woman almost killed in an attack by her partner has shared her story to help others.

Police investigate large blaze in old school building in Greymouth

Fire crews received multiple calls to the former Karoro Learning site.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Dame Silvia Cartwright, a trailblazer for women in legal system

Former Governor-General and New Zealand's first female High Court judge honoured.

Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions

A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.

The Kiwi who caught Prince Harry's attention by promising not to kiss him

Elizabeth Garlick has claimed the title 'Duchess of Wellington'.

'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face

Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.

Serial sperm donor will soon have 58 kids - and is looking to add Kiwi babies

Fertility Associates have labelled Kyle Gordy's practices as 'unsafe'.

Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks

Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.

'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash

The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.

MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand

The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.

Gun, drugs and cash seized at Northland gang house

Officers executed a warrant on a house with known gang links in Tikipunga, Whangārei.

One dead in overnight crash, SH1 now reopened after closure

State Highway 1 had been closed but it was now open.