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'Intense b***h': Lorde on psychedelic therapy, eating disorders, and stage fright

In Rolling Stone, her new album, Virgin, is described as "feral, wild, and physical".

Fleet-footed sergeant thwarts South Auckland mall theft

The officer trapped youths on a bus, recovering $2500 in clothing and $300 in cosmetics.

Police hunt suspect after man injured near Papakura school

Police were called to Settlement Road outside Papakura Intermediate School, where a man was found with serious injuries. Video / Dean Purcell

Soldier in a hen house: Battle of Crete veteran's memories shared

Mount Maunganui will host a memorial service for Battle of Crete this Sunday.

Todd McClay talks US trade on The Country

Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes, and Chris Brandolino.

Sky Stadium no more: Wellington's Cake Tin loses naming sponsor

The capital's stadium will need to find a new name and branding.

Kiwi musician denied entry cause of tattoos

A kiwi musician claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to a downtown Auckland bar for breaking a tattoo policy that the bar will not provide to him.

Deputy principal on leave, police complaint laid

The school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.

'Partially naked man' sparks primary school lockdown

The man was seen on school grounds.

It's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental property

The fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.

On The Up: Glowworms, luxury and manaakitanga - Rotorua's ambitions for a brighter future

City moving out of the twin shadows of Covid and emergency housing debate.

SH1 reopens: Truck driver dead after crash

The crash involved a truck and a parked car near Sholson St.

'You've put it on the darn record’: Peters plans action over c-bomb in Parliament

The Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.

On The Up: Staying active - seniors forge bonds at Katikati gym

The trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.

One dead after vehicle, dirt bike crash in South Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene on Mill Rd around 8.30pm.

'Deeply traumatic': Two years since Loafers Lodge fire tragedy

The building remains unchanged, and its future is still uncertain.

Wet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island

Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.

Ukraine peace talks, Apprentice drop, & Wellington anti-bullying drive | NZ Herald News Update

US calls for leader-level peace talks, apprentice numbers drop, and Wellington fights public bullying in new campaign.