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Police urgently seeking woman over Wairarapa fires
Police say Maya Moore may still be in the area after the fires were lit this morning.
'Armageddon': Neighbour's horror at multi-building blaze - arson suspected
Houses and barns are affected at two locations on the same road.
Protesters in police custody after hanging banner above motorway
The group is also holding demonstrations in Dunedin, Nelson and Auckland.
Wellington musician allegedly raped sleeping women
The trial for a Wellington musician accused of sexual violation started today.
Centenarian witnessed Queen's coronation
Still going strong at 100, Monica shares stories from her 100 years.
Janet Holborow wins tight mayoral race in Kāpiti
Janet Holborow narrowly overcame councillor Rob McCann to win the Kāpiti mayoralty.
Audrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikanga
COMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.
Wellington mayoralty: How an unknown beat a Labour MP
Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau has won in a landslide victory.
One dead as serious crash closes road on Remutaka Hill, Wellington
Motorists are advised to plan accordingly or delay travel where possible.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
Interactive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/region
Use our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.
Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau elected as mayor of Wellington
She is the city's first Māori mayor and says Wellington has reached a new era.
'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homes
Two of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.
Travel for hundreds disrupted after Air NZ plane hits bird
Five flights cancelled after Air NZ jet suffers birdstrike and requires maintenance.
University wants ban on harmful ads towards children
Researchers seeking an urgent end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food.
Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case
The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.
Police appeal witnesses in Masterton jewellery store burglary
The jewellery store located on Queen St, Masterton was targeted by thieves yesterday.
'She'd never go anywhere without her phone': Missing woman's mum on beach discovery
Breanna Muriwai is still missing after almost six weeks.
Grid emergency eases: Cook Strait cable fault resolved, power-saving plea lifted
Warm and settled weather comes for major sports events in Auckland and Christchurch.
Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
From dilapidated Catholic girls school to co-housing enterprise
'What we liken it to is being in a village.'
'Ginger helps': Ferry passengers warned trip will be 'rough and uncomfortable'
'Ginger can help with seasickness. Ginger ale is available onboard.' - Interislander.
Author saves best for last as writing and publishing career comes to an end
David McGill's releases final book in series, and announces end of book writing career.
Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners
New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home
The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.
Fourth person charged over death of Upper Hutt man
Kaimana Paul died during an incident outside the Glasshouse Bar in 2019.
Wendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame
Advocate and educator in "total disbelief" at accolade.
Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame inductee: John Barrett
"It's very humbling and a great privilege to be included in this group."
Focus: Slow start for local body election turnout
With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald
Local body elections: The best and worst cities for turnout
Auckland's voter turnout has slipped from 50 per cent to 35 per cent since 2010.