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    The Chateau Tongariro has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023. Photo:...

    Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration

    The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.

    'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car

    'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car

    A day out to go and watch a football game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed and crashed into a tree, killing his wife.

    $90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor

    Police announced the arrests today. Photo / Getty Images

    $90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor

    A survivor of abuse by a housemaster at an Auckland boarding school says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small.

    McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'

    Gemma and Richie McCaw. Photo: Instagram

    McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'

    Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction.

    PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest

    The Prime Minister's electoral office in Botany today. Photo: supplied

    PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest

    Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.

    New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public

    One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. Photo: CCC

    New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public

    The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.

    'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA

    Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook

    'All bets are off' over petrol prices: AA

    There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning.

    Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty

    An RNZAF Hercules departing for the Middle East from Whenuapai Air Base in Auckland. Photo:...

    Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty

    The second of two military planes sent to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the Middle East war is returning home because it's not needed.

    Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator

    A Waikato man (left) was confronted by the Herald at his home on Wednesday after a video emerged...

    Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator

    Police have launched an investigation after a Waikato man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl.

    Host families open doors to homeless teens

    Sue and Tony Kerr, host family for The Safety Net. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

    Host families open doors to homeless teens

    When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go.

    Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'

    A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied / JJ Green

    Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'

    A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators...

    Drug dealer loses prized pinball machines

    Kim Michael Dozier had a collection of pinball machines, quantities of drugs and cash at his...

    Drug dealer loses prized pinball machines

    Pinball wizard Kim Michael Dozier made a play for the big time.

    Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First

    Peters: Hipkins' ex not linked to NZ First

    Winston Peters has moved to quash suggestions of a link between Labour leader Chris Hipkins' former wife and New Zealand First. 

    Boost for Kaikōura's iconic bird

    A rescued Hutton’s shearwater. Photos: Project WellBird

    Boost for Kaikōura's iconic bird

    Kaikōura's tīti (Hutton's shearwater birds) are in good condition as they prepare to leave the nest after favourable summer weather.

    Former US Marine facing deportation to NZ

    Paul Canton. Photo: Supplied

    Former US Marine facing deportation to NZ

    Paul Canton hasn't lived in NZ for 50 years and served as a Marine, but is facing deportation to a country with which he has "no connection".

    Apology but no idea where frozen embryos are

    An embryo pictured as it divides from four to eight cells. Photo: Melanie Olds

    Apology but no idea where frozen embryos are

    An Auckland fertility clinic has apologised after frozen embryos went missing and it still does not know what happened to them.

    Crime group of alleged US hitman accused of bribing prison officers

    Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi was killed in August 2024. Photo: Supplied

    Crime group of alleged US hitman accused of bribing prison officers

    Police allege an organised crime group they've linked to the killing of a New Zealand man corrupted prison officers and bail officials.

    Man accused of making up allegation

    Photo: ODT Files

    Victim denies fabricating sexual assault claim

    The defence lawyer has questioned a man's claim he was sexually assaulted at a Canterbury bach decades ago and accused him of making up the allegation.

    FENZ postpones decision to cut 140 jobs

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    FENZ postpones decision to cut 140 jobs

    Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has once again postponed its final decisions about restructuring.

    Robbie Williams to play new Christchurch stadium

    Robbie Williams on stage at the The BRIT Awards in Manchester last month. Photo: Getty Images

    Robbie Williams to play new Christchurch stadium

    English popstar Robbie Williams will perform at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on November 28.
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