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Man and woman dead after shooting in Nelson
A shotgun was stolen from an Annesbrook shop before the shooting a few streets over.
Rotorua Curtainbank's supply runs dry
A team of 17 volunteers is calling for donated curtains to help families in cold, damp homes.
The Russian and Chinese embassies sent the Herald an op-ed on WWII. We had Professor Alexander Gillespie react to it
OPINION: Russia, China and the US are all increasingly lawless on the global stage.
The hidden costs of loyalty programmes
Loyalty programmes are likely to become more sophisticated as retailers make more use of the data collected about shoppers, one professor says.
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme is 'clear case of racial discrimination' - Seymour
The deputy PM says a completed but unreleased review has not shown the Māori and Pacific medical school admissions scheme is justified.
New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils
The move has left councils struggling to see how they can fund road maintenance, public transport and other costs.
The Warehouse recalls Living & Co fan heaters over risk of ‘catching fire’
The two products were sold in stores and online between February and August.
The hidden costs of loyalty programmes
Loyalty programmes may benefit retailers more than shoppers, research says.
Father jailed for 13 years after raping young daughter; sexually abusing and filming friends during sleepovers
The man also sexually abused some of her young friends and recorded some of it.
Ellerslie homicide: Police told of murder plot but filed it away
The confession from an alleged co-conspirator was filed away and not looked at until a couple were killed in their Ellerslie home two months later.
Media Insider: Cartoonist Peter Bromhead dies, aged 93 – a colourful life inside and outside the pages
Bromhead, 93, died peacefully at home – his life was colourful on and off the page.
Should your fuel tax and road-user charges pay for roadside sculptures? – The Front Page
Act's policy would protect maintenance funding and overhaul transport spending.
'What's good for Māori is good for Tangata Moana': Pacific solidarity strong at Koroneihana
Pacific solidarity has been strong at Koroneihana as international guests converged on Tūrangawaewae marae.
ANZ proposes closing its Dunedin contact centre, moving jobs elsewhere
RNZ understands the bank wants to shift 13 roles to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Politicians urged to listen, not 'dangle lollies' at Koroneihana
None of the three coalition party leaders will attend Friday's political pōwhiri at Tūrangawaewae Marae.
Former Lotto presenter Russell Harrison avoids jail for involvement in international meth-money- laundering plot
The entertainer's potentially ruined legacy was a punishment in itself, his lawyer said.
State Highway 1 closed north of Auckland after serious crash
Detours are in place with drivers warned of delays as emergency services respond to the incident in the Dome Valley area, north of Warkworth.
Two dead after firearms incident in Nelson, police investigating
A firearm was allegedly taken from a nearby store just before the incident, police said.
In photos: Thousands pour into Tūrangawaewae Marae for Koroneihana celebrations
They descended on Tūrangawaewae Marae to celebrate and honour the Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.
Wellsford crash: Critical injuries reported after serious crash on State Highway 1
Traffic has halted as motorists try to escape the city for the weekend.
