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Police hold 'grave fears' for missing Kapiti man
Police are still working through possible sightings of a vehicle that might have been involved in the disappearance of missing Kapiti Coast man Raymond 'Son' Piper.
<i>Wind in the Willows</i> to get the Weta touch
Kenneth Grahame's classic tale The Wind in the Willows is to get a Weta makeover.
Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict
A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.
Auckland beauty queen crowned Miss Universe NZ
Amidst a sea of sparkles and hairspray, the winner of Miss Universe New Zealand was crowned on Saturday night.
Serepisos Lord of the Beautiful Game?
Terry Serepisos believes his $5m investment in New Zealand football deserves to be ranked alongside the success of Sir Peter Jackson.
Beauty and charm
Some of the country's most beautiful women donned bright smiles and designer gowns as they vied to be crowned Miss Universe New Zealand last night.
One night in Rimutaka Prison
Herald reporter Derek Cheng spends a night in Unit 11 at Rimutaka Prison, the country's first unit built from old shipping containers.
Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
Five in hospital after overnight crashes
Five people have been admitted to hospital following two separate crashes in the lower North Island overnight.
Wellington: Forgotten treasure
Diana Clement wanders off a Wellington street and into New Zealand's tumultuous history at the National Archives.
More floods possible for South Island
Further flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.