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Man, 50, charged with murder of Waiuku woman found dead in a car

The man is due to appear in Pukekohe District Court today.

Third venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores

The snake was dead when it was discovered.

Court awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building case

A couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.

Police looking for missing 14-year-old in Hamilton

Wally, 14, has been missing since Tuesday, and his family and police are concerned.

Rhett Syndrome

A 24-hour indoor golf fundraiser on May 23 will help raise funds and awareness for Remi Henderson who suffers from Rhett Syndrome.

Solar panels slash farmer's power bills

Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.

'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed

Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himself

A stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.

‘More to come’: Testing start to 2025 as Napier City Rovers chase National League dream

Napier City Rovers aim for consistent wins to secure a top-four finish.

Strong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT prices

Whole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.

Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens

Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.

Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’

A Tauranga woman who made a late-night run to Maccas was told by a worker to cut her order in half and 'ration it'. Video / Reremai Cameron

Unemployment expected to hit 5.3%, highest in nearly a decade

New unemployment rate figures are due out today.

Unemployment to hit decade high and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’ | NZ Herald News Update

Unemployment to hit decade high, vape stores within walking distance of most schools and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’.

'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines

New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.

'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke

Tararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.

Letters: Who does the Government believe we need protecting from?

OPINION: We'd be better off buying missiles instead of helicopters

'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issues

Sharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".