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'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.
Christchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirls
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the areas.
'100-fold' suicide risk vs surprise sleep attack: Duelling theories emerge at Polkinghorne murder trial
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.
Public urged to remain calm amid spate of Auckland homicides and shootings
The homicide in Grey Lynn is the latest in a string of shootings and stabbings.
Decade-old tree lifted into Auckland’s CBD, part of Council's green plan for city's future
Council project will have ‘multi-functional benefits’ for Auckland.
'You invaded their lives': Woman stole strangers' identities then took their money
Lexie Aiolupotea-Nofoagatotoa jailed for prolific, ongoing and significant offending.
SBS secretly cuts six-month interest rate to 5.99%
Home loan rate blows all the other deals out of the water, brokers tell OneRoof.
The year Tom Cruise gave not one but two dangerously vulnerable performances
NYT: Twenty-five years ago, the superstar opened himself up in ways he rarely has since.
The world's best places for sports fans
For those who love sport as much as travel, these are destinations for you.
'Keep seeing the fist': Lawyer allegedly punched, stomped on by client at Auckland District Court
It only ended after a forensic nurse tackled the client to the ground.
Linkin Park to reunite seven years after tragedy
Linkin Park have announced they are reuniting.
Market close: NZ shares fall to end the week
Meanwhile, Infratil and Fisher & Paykel’s lofty heights underpinned the weekly gain.
'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k
'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'
Is Taylor Swift’s romance a PR stunt?
A document of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged split has set tongues wagging.
'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'
Aussie brothers set fire to home while residents slept
The two men were jailed for the arson attack.
Auckland socialite Pebbles Hooper convicted over posting sex video to OnlyFans
The 34-year-old was found guilty after a judge-alone trial last year.
Major Auckland car dealership in liquidation after receivership
'Dealers have struggled this year', says an industry expert.
Person critically injured in Pakuranga Heights, police cordon off street
St John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.
Spy: Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar
The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.
Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.
RSA expels former president for medal cheating
Bruce Blackburn has one month to consider an appeal after Rolleston RSA decision.
'Trapped in machinery': Minor injuries sustained in Waikato animal feed plant incident
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Should a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.
Swiping across borders: How location-hopping is changing dating apps
NY Times: Some apps let users check out the dating pool miles away from home. Should they?
Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
Major change has already been made to the ski field, with new events planned for summer.
Oranga Tamariki investigating alleged assault at youth justice facility
Incident occurred last week and required involvement of police.
Gregor Paul: Can NZ Rugby find the leader it needs to save the game?
OPINION: Looking at the problems the national union faces, and who could fix them.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.
Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis
'It's an Oasis concert in Manchester for goodness sake. Any mother would worry.'
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.
Multiple injuries after two-car crash near Ongaonga, Hawke’s Bay
One person critical after Central Hawke's Bay crash.
Artist returns from successful London show
'It felt utterly amazing,' says Waikanae artist Hamish Macaulay.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Ngāi Tahu takes minority stake in online GP service founded by Cecilia Robinson
The iwi has become a minority shareholder of Tend Health, thanks to sharing a mutual goal.
Twelve councillors to represent district after next election
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
Afternoon quiz: Who was the first Kiwi to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Rise in babies born with syphilis will continue if sexual health workforce not boosted
There are currently 15 specialists in NZ, half of them due to retire in the next 10 years.