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Watch: Police release new CCTV of missing Christchurch pensioner

The family of Elisabeth Nicholls and police are concerned for her wellbeing.

What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend

Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.

Second person charged with interference in teen homicide investigation

The 21-year-old woman allegedly instructed someone to destroy evidence.

Police release further CCTV in a further appeal for Elisabeth Nicholls

Christchurch Police are releasing the above CCTV images in a further appeal for information on the whereabouts of 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. Video \ NZ Police

Afternoon quiz: What type of star is the sun?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Jill Rogers allowed at least two recruits who failed fitness standards into police college

Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers front on exemptions given to failed police recruits.

'Serious and violent': Six injured in brawl after burnout confrontation

A 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery.

First responder accused of exporting, possessing child sex abuse material

The man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.

Serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentence

John Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set.

Wendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industry

OPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.

League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend

Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp

Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruption

One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Kāinga Ora suffers $180m hit as it axes 212 building projects

The agency will also offload 20% of its vacant land that is no longer needed.

Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards

Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.

Family's plea for answers four months after man's death at beach

Police do not consider Mikey's death suspicious; it's with the coroner now.

Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community

The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.