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‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentor

The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.

‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks

Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.

Fire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under cars

Police launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others.

Armed police surround Christchurch house; neighbours heard screaming

Police reportedly toss 'flash grenades' in Richmond home.

‘Disconcerting’: Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning

Chinese ships issued a live-fire warning via radio to planes over the Tasman Sea.

‘Hateful’: Police on alert as protest against Destiny Church planned for Auckland

Action comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Afternoon quiz: Who holds the record for the most Oscar wins for Best Director?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

NZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.

‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineup

Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.

Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing

The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.

Behaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warships

Defence Minister Judith Collins criticised China for not informing NZ about the warships.

Chinese warships in Tasman, suspicious church fires in Masterton | NZ Herald News Update

Warships in Tasman raise concerns over Chinese relationship. Church fires in Masterton labelled suspicious. Luigi Mangione appears in court. Video / NZ Herald

‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’

Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.

Corrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’

The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.

Seriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting cop

A woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.

'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine

More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.

'Work out any grief': NZ helps Ukrainian kids find normalcy during war

'We have more than 1.5 million children at risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder'.