'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.
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New optimal coffee-making method according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans.
Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.
Watch: Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs
Luxon will call other world leaders today in a bid to save the trading system.
Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic
As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.
Lower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée Tibshraeny
Monetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run again
Barry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.
Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.
Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.
Society Insider: Beaver’s marriage split; Mowbray’s family cancer journey; Downes models at 60
Plus, Three’s Jenna Lynch pregnant with baby number two.
Family's emotional courtroom farewell to man jailed for violating young girl
The man was granted permanent name suppression for the sake of his children.
Fresh plea for whereabouts of Lower Hutt man missing for four months
All attempts to locate the 29-year-old have been unsuccessful.
Watch: Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts
The MP has been away from Parliament after receiving death threats.
'A positive development': Man appears in court charged with Simon Bird's murder
The 23-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression.
One critical after truck and van crash at Bunnythorpe
The crash occurred about 10.10am at the Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Rd intersection.
'Full support': Hipkins backs Andrew Little for potential run at Wellington mayor
The Labour leader says Little is a "top bloke" and would do well as Wellington mayor.
Homicide: 23-year-old charged with murder of Wellington man Simon Bird
Police say they are not disclosing the relationship between Bird and the man.
Teen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendum
Jack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.
Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answer
Eugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa.
Billy T nominees on viral clips and open mic ‘snobs’
Half of this year's Billy T nominees join the Herald's comedy podcast.
On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.
Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks
OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.
Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’
The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.
Woman accused of 50th b'day party murder dumped the gun in her friend's backyard
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot and his brother Hemi seriously wounded in 2023.
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Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
Government to close under-fire $400m climate fund
The fund was caught up in the collapse of SolarZero.
Hurricanes ponder No 10 move for All Blacks outside back
The Hurricanes face the Crusaders on Friday in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.
Andrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bid
The former Labour leader says the city needs a change.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
Michael Burgess: Only one choice for next America’s Cup host
OPINION: Organisers need to go to the one place that would put the event back on the map.