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'Deeply concerning': Man pulls knife on woman on Wellington street, police appeal for help

The victim was uninjured and ran for help to a nearby house to phone police.

Senior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension

David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years.

Tararua District Council to install water meters

Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.

Engineer called in as project to reopen Shine Falls begins

The track will stay closed until safety is confirmed, DoC says.

Police get call to rubbish bin fire, find car also ablaze

A social media user posted videos of boy racers doing burnouts in Lower Hutt, followed by a car on its roof engulfed in flames. Video / Supplied

Video shows man being slammed against stall during night market assault, goods flying

Two people were critically injured at the Pakūranga Night Market yesterday.

Are you paying too much for parking?

Research shows parking costs in urban areas differ greatly across the country.

'Disrespectful': Police boss's angry memo after 50 staff caught snooping into slain cop

Police say unauthorised use of the intelligence system by staff will not be tolerated.

Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg

He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.

'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash out

And a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.

Morning quiz: Which indigenous peoples use dreamcatchers as a cultural object?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Shane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuse

A recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.

Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world

OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.

'Never came home': Runner plans marathon for women murdered on runs

Nicole Pendreigh will wear a top with the names of 115 women killed on runs.

Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui

The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.

Why NZ needs its own Clarkson's Farm

OPINION: Beyond the satire, this could genuinely work.

Editorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showing

OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.

Letters: Special visas policy is fraught with potholes

OPINION: We must avoid a wider conflict with China at all costs.