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Waitaanga homicide investigation: Police say father died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A homicide investigation into a suspicious house fire in Waitaanga last year has found a man’s cause of death...
Lotto Powerball: $33 million prize not struck, rolls over to Saturday
The numbers are in for tonight’s Big Wednesday draw where a Powerball jackpot of $33 million is up for...
Tauranga District Court hearing: Woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by man after work function
A woman says a summer evening with colleagues and friends ended with her being sexually assaulted as she slept....
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: ‘Name suppression needs to be respected’ – principal
By Adam Burns of RNZ The school principal of a Dunedin teenager fatally stabbed last week is cautioning students...
Budget 2024: We already know what’s in it, the focus will shift to what’s been cut to pay for it
Thomas Coughlan is Deputy Political Editor and covers politics from Parliament. He has worked for the Herald since 2021...
Te Huia train: Waikato Regional Council addresses NZTA funding shortfall
The Te Huia commuter train at the Rotokauri Transport Hub in Hamilton. Waikato Regional Council will continue funding the...
Giving a voice to Asian music at Big Fan music space, Auckland
A new funding and residency initiative for pan-Asian musicians has just wrapped up at the Big Fan music space...
Weather live updates: Strong winds threaten to close Auckland Harbour Bridge at rush hour, commuters urged to take care, Waikato power cut
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 7pm for Auckland, Coromandel and Waikato. Gusts of up to 120km/h...
Christchurch teen caught by police after driving at more than double the speed limit
A Christchurch teenager is facing serious driving charges and has lost his car after he was caught driving more...
The Treaty and Me: Series of Hawke’s Bay talks set to lay out a path to harmony
Maxine Boag, left, Ani Tylee and Neill Gordon, who are part of a team organising free Treaty lectures at...
