Christchurch and Auckland get new charter schools, including French immersion
The five new charter schools include Te Rito in Kaitāia and Ecole Francaise in Auckland.
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Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong winds
Three climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall.
Hospital bed-block 'worst it's ever been' - ED doctor
Peter Jones works as an emergency department physician and adviser to Health NZ.
Killer confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a body
Kurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.
Capturing a killer: How murdered woman's phone led police to her shallow grave
Top cop lifts the lid on Yanfei Bao murder probe - and reveals how they got their man.
Watch: Slain agent's partner says justice has been done after Chinese national found guilty of murder
The case against Tinjun Cao was described by the Crown as an ‘absolute slam dunk’.
Opinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interests
OPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.
Rugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chief
Sevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.
Oxford baby death: Woman charged with neglect after infant's death
Two-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5.
Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families
The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
DHL says Christchurch Airport $42m gateway will support exporters, importers
Fast X-ray screening capabilities will also be present at the net-zero emissions site.
Former Crusader involved in fatal charity boxing bout addresses widow in inquest
The inquest into the 2018 charity boxing death of Kain Parsons has begun in Christchurch.
Korean ski champs crash: Fourth person dies in hospital months later
The fourth person died yesterday after being in hospital since the crash in August.
'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgrace
A sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.
'I was hoping he’d get up': Trainer speaks at inquest into charity boxer's death
Early into fight, it was clear Kain Parsons' opponent had more power, inquest hears.
Christchurch woman shot dead by 14-year-old daughter in US
The teen has been charged with her mother's murder.
Canterbury on Lotto streak as three winners become millionaires in four days
It's been a massive week of Lotto wins across the region.
'I asked him not to participate': Inquest into shock charity boxing death
Kain Parsons died after injuries sustained in the ring in 2018.
Andrew Alderson: Three wishes for the second Black Caps v England test
OPINION: The bowlers are largely exempt from blame for England's big first innings.
'We need to be better': Latham rues missed chances against England
Black Caps skipper Tom Latham pinpointed eight reasons behind the eight-wicket margin.
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Paul Lewis: The selection shame that has Black Caps in a spin
OPINION: Spin just isn’t the Kiwi way.
Black Caps drop third straight home test
England have wrapped up a comfortable and comprehensive victory in the first test.
Hipkins says ‘yes’ to Dunedin Hospital and ‘no’ to Aukus
The party is closer to campaigning on a wealth or capital gains tax at the next election.
'Living hell': Single mum triggered by 'nightmare' neighbours
With four girls, including a 4-year-old, Sarah said she doesn't feel safe.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' chances might have literally slipped through their fingers
OPINION: The numbers will make fans wince.
Black Caps' homecoming turning into a horror show
Tom Latham and the Black Caps are heading for a heavy defeat by England in the first test.
Hagley Oval thieves swipe cameras from broadcasters covering Black Caps test
UK Talksport viewers left with audio-only coverage after broadcasting cameras stolen.
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French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald
Editorial: How new generation of Black Caps can navigate challenges of transition
OPINION: Managing the change in batting talent will be challenging in the coming years.
'What have I done to deserve this?' Richlister opens up on being born into money
Tracy Gough was born into money - and made a lot more. And he says you can too.
Kainga Ora nightmare neighbours
A Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant said her accommodation is like 'living in hell', with neighbours children neglected, stealing and running onto the main road in recent weeks.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps have taken strides towards revamped bowling era
OPINION: Enough evidence was on show to suggest the bowling future holds promise.
Black Caps drop six catches as Harry Brook blasts hundred
The English batter was granted four extra lives to help the tourists take control.