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Prominent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attack
The defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.
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NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
Herewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.
Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
Marlin, tuna, spearfish caught in 'very good day's fishing'
Treaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
Kumar century helps put HSOB back on top
Boundary brings up ton and victory for HSOB over Horouta.
Watch: One of NZ’s oldest passenger planes stars at Art Deco Festival
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Afternoon quiz: What company makes the Xperia model of smartphone?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Operation FTP goes ahead despite risk of fine
Rotorua's homeless have been given free food in a counter operation to Operation Trolley.
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
The Country: Federated Farmers on Cyclone Gabrielle
Toby Williams, Professor Julian Paton, Jane Smith, Barry Soper, Chris Brandolino.
Kinleith Mill will see 230 jobs cut
About 230 workers will lose their jobs at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. Video / Mike Scott
Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.
‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crash
Locals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.
Gladiators ready to enter Rotorua colosseum
'It’s not just about what happens on the track but in the pits as well'
'Made their own decisions': Health minister denies three senior health resignations connected
It comes amid a renewed focus on the Government's health targets.
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex Burton
Oranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review drops
The agency considers the review 'largely positive'.
Motorcyclist dead, Southern Motorway southbound lanes reopen
The serious accident caused major delays this morning.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.
Fire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoP
Residents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.
Guidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port shares
Council's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.
How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
Wanted: Naked man stalked teen walking home from school; police release images
The 14-year-old girl was followed after getting off the school bus.
Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'
And the band played on: Pipes and drums transplanted after flooding
City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band getting by with help from friends.
Cabinet funds Napier-Wairoa highway realignment, Bailey Bridge to remain at least four more years
The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
Three youths arrested after Havelock North store robbed and shopkeeper assaulted
Police have arrested and charged three youths with aggravated robbery.