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Polkinghorne was at eye clinic until 10pm two days before meth pipe found, jurors told
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife before staging a suicide.
Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.
Afternoon quiz: Which Greek goddess is often portrayed with a bow and arrow?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
The re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.
Police lay 200 charges after finding 300kg of drugs, $520,000 cash, guns
A total of 28 search warrants were executed during a week - dubbed the 'Week of Action'.
Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach
Maritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.
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'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
A previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.
‘I will not be resigning’: Darleen Tana vows to fight Green Party to stay in Parliament
Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere.
Christchurch News
‘Very sad day’: Christ Church Cathedral restoration grinds to a halt
Those involved in the restoration say it's not the end yet.
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip from remains 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
Crown says stabbing of dog walker was ‘reckless killing’
Bailey Messervy, 20, is charged with the murder of Nigel Wilson in Christchurch.
Wellington news
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway
Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Auckland News
‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
Hundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.
'Really traumatic': Kiwi anthem singer speaks out about online abuse
Marla Kavanaugh cancelled a show she was due to give this month after the bullying.
Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Regional news
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
Waitangi service station robbery leaves shop assistant injured
The offenders assaulted a shop assistant and fled in a Toyota Aqua.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
Man to appear in court following arrest in Pyes Pā
A man is due to appear in court following an arrest in Pyes Pā.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
Central Hockey: Hotshots Men preparing for gold medal match
A grudge match to end all grudge matches.
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Minister rejects call for exemption over Māori ward poll
Ruapehu and South Taranaki district councils will now be required to hold referendums.
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Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.