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Teen wounded as bullets ripped through lounge in 10-second drive-by shooting
Darwin Howe peppered the Wainuiomata home with a military-style semi-automatic firearm.
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'Quite ferocious': Flames tower above trees as hundreds watch house blaze
A witness estimated about 200 people gathered on nearby streets to watch.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
Doctor's callback from retirement reveals depth of health crisis: Nurses union
A doctor was called out of retirement after a clinic's last GP resigned last month.
Rural healthcare needs action, not more working groups
OPINION: We do not need another diagnosis of a problem that is already well understood.
Two men in 70s who drowned in Manawatū boating accident named by police
It was the first of two tragedies at the small beach settlement in the space of a month.
'Huge interest': Principal wants agriculture kept in Year 11
Half of Feilding High School’s Year 11 students study agriculture.
The Herald Power Rankings: NZ's strongest sporting schools for 2026 revealed
Mike Thorpe finds a winner in the north and one from the south in the annual rankings.
Teen in ‘fight of her life’ after falling from back of ute on beach ride
Chloe, 17, was airlifted to hospital after suffering skull fractures and a brain bleed.
'No sense': Outrage over Government order to limit nurse enrolments
The Tertiary Education Commission asked providers to keep nurse enrolments at 2025 levels.
School going through 'incredibly tough time' after 7-year-old swept out to sea
His family have described him as talented at sports with a promising future.
Scientist blasts 'problematic' decision to close FoodHQ
Dr Troy Baisden says the closure risks future innovation and workforce growth.
NZ woman fights for refund after Turkey weight-loss surgery
Helen Watson paid about $10,000 for surgery, flights and accommodation.
'I don't want to die': Kiwi teen loses eye after rare cancer diagnosis
At 17, Ella Procter had her eye removed after doctors found a 23mm tumour.
'Deep moral injury': Stuff plans to cut 18 journalism jobs across regional and small-town NZ
Stuff says it will carefully consider staff feedback; union's impassioned plea for jobs.
'I hate that I have to do this': Woman to run from Auckland to Marton in gumboots
'It sucks, we're in 2026 and we are still losing our kids to suicide; it's not okay.'
School holiday swimming death: Victim was a 7-year-old child
Police were called after two people were swept out to sea while swimming.
Young Farmer of the Year: 30 places open for district contests
The Lower North Island is divided into two regions, Taranaki/Manawatū and East Coast.
Five reasons to pack a bag this spring, from Central Otago to Brisbane
Rest, celebrate, sip, dine and race your way through the season.
'Feels right': Ponga excited for long-awaited chance to represent Kiwis
Kalyn Ponga is set to make his Kiwis debut in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener.
Swimmer dies after being swept out to sea at Tangimoana Beach
Police were called after two people were swept out to sea while swimming this afternoon.
'Creepy conduct': Teacher left anonymous gifts for student for two years
The gifts, which included jewellery, turned up in her school bag, car and at home.
Where will giant US Air Force planes fly over NZ next?
Flights over both main islands are planned for the massive military transport jets.
Massive US Air Force jets spotted flying low over New Zealand – here’s why
The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.