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F1 star Lando Norris warms hearts of Timaru school with video response

Lando Norris has won some lifelong fans at a primary school.

‘Disgusted’: Exponents frontman Jordan Luck escapes drink driving conviction

The high-profile entertainer was over the limit in December.

Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays

OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.

Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ

Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three mates

Jeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.

‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his home

Peter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.

How a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an end

Ricky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.

Bruce Cotterill: Are leaders rewarded on profile rather than performance?

OPINION: Jill Barad received a US$50 million severance after leaving Mattel in 2000.

Waimate homicide: Fourth person charged with Anaru Moana’s murder

Anaru Moana, was last seen on December 20, 2021. Four people are charged with his murder.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market

The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.

Booming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sport

Mike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers

One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

Die-hard Cantabrian family fight to save iconic mural from Orion repaint

'It's not going to get painted, I'll be putting the hose on it straight away.'

Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders

OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

Editorial: World Cup success could transform NZ football’s future

OPINION: The game here is about to go through a big surge.

Lake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls ill

The person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.

Kāinga Ora sells up state houses in Auckland’s wealthy suburbs

Kāinga Ora said it's been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council.