'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
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Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.
Wellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget error
Upper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.
800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC
MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.
Portrait of Māori climate activist wins $20k art prize
Artist Maryanne Shearman said she wanted to paint someone who deserved to be painted.
Sharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business group
Business high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.
Why Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving case
The former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.
Kiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with police
The former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.
Developer looks to bring heritage-inspired townhouses to Auckland, Wellington
Christchurch's Brooksfield has already got offers in on potential sites in Auckland.
'Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkway
A council staff member said a contractor had been trialling a new machine.
Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns
Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hike
Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.
Simon Bridges' 120km/h-plus speeding fine considered during NZTA chair appointment
Bridges currently chairs New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Kiri Allan to go on trial this week for crash incident, refusing to accompany police
Allan says she is testing a grey area in the law.
Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?
Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.
'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburst
Green MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.
'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomy
High school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.
Infamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex ban
The convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.
Leaked document: Concern Commerce Commission job cuts will impact services
The Herald has seen an employees-only document from the commission, outlining the changes.
Transmission Gully PPP redeemed but 'significant work' remains to finish road
The new Government is keen on using more Public Private Partnerships.
Deadly Loafers Lodge fire victims remembered one year on
Today marks one year since a horror fire tore through the boarding house and killed five.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past year
Report reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.
Opinion: Mega ferry document dump damning for KiwiRail
The documents reveal more about KiwiRail than Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson.
'About bloody time': Son welcomes news of murder charge in mum's cold case
Family have welcomed news of a charge, five years on from their mum's death.
Fist bumps and a ‘stoked’ minister: Inside the fast-tracking of a DJ’s passport
One senior leader was bombarded with messages from her son's mates calling it 'gangster'.
Safety concerns raised over Wellington ‘anti-trans’ event
Te Papa and the council are reviewing health and safety and security arrangements.
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
Minister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt position
Documents released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.
Work to begin to fix train woes, months on from disruption
The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.
Skeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?
Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.
What Labour knew about KiwiRail’s mega ferry financial troubles
Tense letters between Grant Robertson and KiwiRail's chairman have been revealed.
Government document dump: KiwiRail's suitability to run Interislander questioned
More details have been revealed about why Finance Minister Nicola Willis sunk the ferries.