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‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage
The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.

‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer
Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.

Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs
The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.

Neighbours recall ‘large boom’ as Christchurch house fire erupts
Five fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.

Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.

‘Inciting violence’: Concerns over Man Up course’s impact
Critics say Man Up promotes male dominance, worsening domestic violence.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k, from 22 victims, for scammers based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.

Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.

The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.

Hāwera business to cater for thousands at Te Matatini
Kiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.

Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.

‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
The race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports.

Why residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concerns
Six Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.

Who let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raid
A man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.

What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’
Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.

What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.

Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.

She didn’t want her rapist to hurt anyone else so she went to police. On bail, he raped again
The second victim of Richard Wisnewski thought she was going to die during the ordeal.

400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.

Watch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in Viaduct
Over 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.

Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.