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'Callous and inexcusable': Dad shot and killed while in car with children
Hori Gage was shot and killed in a car outside home, while his kids watched.
Wellington housing development canned due to rising costs
It would have seen 40 apartments built, alongside business opportunities in the area.
A Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beach
The worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.
No panic button for All Blacks, Herald's poll of polls and could Auckland get a new stadium | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2023
Why the All Blacks aren't pushing the panic button just yet, eight weeks in and the search for Yanfei Bao continues plus the latest attempt to solve Auckland’s long-running stadium strategy. Video / NZ Herald
Protesting grandmother who concreted herself to road no longer behind bars
Rosemary Penwarden has been granted electronically monitored bail to her home in Dunedin.
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th.
Popular Paraparaumu company opens outlet store
'Amazing prices' in Paulas Home and Living outlet store.
Climate change protesters imprison themselves
The protesters have 'jailed' themselves in support of their colleagues in custody.
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
MetService Wellington Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 12th - September 14th. Video / Metservice
Drunk teen who was asked to leave hospital punched security guard, knocking out teeth and dental plate
The security guard needed costly reconstruction surgery afterwards.
Police investigating suspicious firearms list
The handwritten list contains the contact details for 20 people.
Climber ‘exceptionally lucky’ to be alive after 600m fall on Mt Taranaki
Police say the melting snow softened his fall.
Fowl play: Gleaming black BMW scratched up by peacock at Wellington party
The owner of the car says the bird was 'fighting himself'.
Listen live: Hutt South candidates face-off on Newstalk ZB
Ginny Andersen, Chris Bishop and Neelu Jennings cover the hot topics live in studio.
Quilting exhibition showcases stitched artistry
The Kāpiti Coast Quilters Guild has organised the exhibition.
Council wants your views on a Māori ward for Kāpiti
'It’s important that we hear from mana whenua and the wider community.'
Lucky swan gets second chance at life
Help was quick to arrive after swan was struck by car.
Lord of the land: Sir Peter Jackson’s $350m property empire
The Lord of the Rings mogul has doubled the value of his property holdings since 2019.
Plans to bring charity hospital to Wellington region
Hospital will aim to provide free medical services but is still in the planning stages.
‘He's a danger’: Man seeking videos of kids ‘sliming’ themselves active for years
Police have cautioned the man and are monitoring him.
Council hosts beach clean-up as part of annual event
Kāpiti Coast District Council are inviting volunteers to their beach clean-up.
Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'
One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.
Man shot in head on 21st birthday to lose eye, shooter gets jail
The mother of one victim was told he wasn't going to make it - he proved them wrong.
Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
Focus: PM Chris Hipkins speaks to the media
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Labour MP Greg O'Connor spoke to the media in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Two protesters arrested for blocking Wellington's SH1
Police are in attendance at the scene between Hutt Rd and Aotea Quay.
Man charged with indecency against four youths in Oranga Tamariki care
He is charged with indecent communication with a young person and indecent acts.
Local artist joins forces with Forest & Bird for major project
Amelia Hadfield's oil painting depicted the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve.
Paraparaumu College prepares for charity concert
Concert will be "full of energy and variety".