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'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine
Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.
Editorial: Lundy's finally out but there will be more to come in this sorry story
OPINION: Convicted murderer maintains his innocence and is fighting to clear his name.
Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.
'You ran away:' Anger as teen sentenced for setting fatal fire that claimed woman's life
He was just 12-years-old when he lit a fire at the foot of the woman's bed in 2020.
'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.
First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance
An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.
Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed
The pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one
Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.
First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
‘Crisis point’: Dwindling numbers of psychiatrists in overstretched public mental health system
Fears we're pushing our psychiatrists out of the public mental health system.
'Nobody's winning': Tertiary staff struggle amid funding cuts
The student-to-staff ratio at universities rose to 19.6 in 2024, up from 18.7 in 2023.
'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.
Hydroponics retailer takes Reddit to court in bid to remove 'harmful' posts, unmask posters
They claim the posts threaten their family and are harmful to their business.
Exclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jail
The Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.
Society Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?
Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.
'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.
Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years
Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.
First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.
Nurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospital
Hospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.
Six people injured in two crashes near Dannevirke
Six people were injured, two of them seriously, after two crashes near Dannevirke.
Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.
'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row
A homeschool student had medals taken away and given to athletes placed below them
Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.
'Kept to themselves': Neighbours say woman, son live in Feilding home where body found
Those who live close by say the pair residing in the Campbell St home were 'very quiet'.
Body found in Feilding, police treat death as unexplained
Police were called to the address about 12.50pm
Rugby player in ICU after serious head clash on Anzac Day
The rugby community has rallied, offering immense support to Joey Ah-Sui's family.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
First XV wrap: Tauranga Boys' dish out a Grammar lesson in historic win
The win marks Tauranga's largest margin in their rivalry's history.
Shelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farm
Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.
Why consumers are wary of ShopBack's rapid growth in NZ
Members can earn up to $1000 yearly by booking travel through ShopBack.