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Police dish out 596 fines to window washers
Window washing infringements total more than $80,000 since the law came into force.
Swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco on bucket list
Family and friends to tackle swimming challenge in memory of Ross Duncan.
Horror road toll: Top cop's drive to survive warning
NZ's top road cop's plea to motorists as the carnage on our roads continues to soar.
Kiddie pick 'grooming' gamblers, experts fear
A harmless fun activity for the kids, or a gateway to problem gambling?
Britomart Country Club doors closed after 7 years
The carpark that became a restaurant has a new future.
Family in despair after grandparents' ashes stolen from cemetery
The family is pleading for the return of their precious memorial ashes.
'Go back to your country' - Kiwis share racism stories
'Go back to your country' - Kiwis write in to the Herald to share tales of racist abuse.
'Go back to your country' - Kiwis share their stories of racism
'Go back to your country' - Kiwis write in to the Herald to share tales of racist abuse.
Kiwi actress Grace Palmer's Hollywood break
Ex-Shorty star Grace Palmer, who played Lucy, has starred in her first blockbuster.
Bye-bye roast lamb and pav, hello Marmite pud
As well as established chefs, culinary students are exploring the Kiwiana of food today.
Auckland v Wellington: Battle rages on as Auckland hits back
Auckland has been lauded for its world-class events at a global sporting awards.
Moo goes there? Wandering cows causing night-time unrest in central Auckland
When a Mt Albert resident was woken by mooing one morning, he thought he must be dreaming.
First-time parents should go with their gut - parenting educator
Go with your gut and take advantage of the small moments of respite, experts say.
Royal wedding cake spurs run on elderflower
Elderflower cordial sold out at every single Farro store in Auckland last weekend.
Australia's Gold Coast for the win
Charlotte Carter discovers the new age of the GC; great food, culture and accessibility.
The Breaker Upperers a huge hit at Kiwi box office
The film has grossed a total of $1,079,144 at the kiwi box office after only two weeks.
Cash buyer ignored by 9 real estate agents
Only one agent has responded to Rhys Attwood's enquiry. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Gold Coast: Transforming into a cultured city
The Gold Coast underwent a transformation like no other for the Commonwealth Games.
No more Girl Guide bikkies: 'Selling is a barrier for girls'
A total of $1.3m was raised through Girl Guide biscuit sales in 2016.
End of an era: Girl Guides to stop selling biscuits
A statement from the organisation said the move was about modernising their practises.
Angler reels in monster marlin
May the 4th was with Josh Roberts on Monday when he towed his prize catch to shore.
Warning signs possible after multiple great white sightings
DOC shark expert said he had heard of a "really large" great white in Henderson Bay.
Leave the kids at home, thanks: Restaurant bans children
If you bring a child under 10 with you to The Little Bistro, you will be turned away.
Pokie spend on the rise in Northland
The number of pokies in Northland has gone down in the last year, but spend is up.
Veterans upset after ceremony location changes
Veterans left "quizzical and upset" after apparent late change of venue for Anzac service.
Helen Clark backs Penny Bright on Facebook
Penny Bright has attracted an unlikely supporter in her bid to stop the sale of her home.
Pool fencing shock: 10 of 11 non-compliant
Council randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.
Code Brown! Auckland's pooiest pools revealed
Two Auckland pools have been forced to evacuate 29 times so far this year.
Supermarket introduces 'quiet shopping hour' for people with autism
Parents all over the country have been calling on other stores to get on board.
Injured tramper seeks good Samaritan rescuers
Australian tramper Ilse Arndt was carried to safety by a group of five strangers.
Man burgles Kingsland burger bar in storm
The looter stuffed chocolate down his pants, despite having a backpack.
Work and Income security incidents highest in Whanganui
There were 289 security incidents between 2015 and 2017.
Entire shed stolen from kohanga reo
The garden shed was fundraised for and was being used as interim storage.
Easter road toll: Four people dead so far
Police are pleading with motorists to take care when travelling home tomorrow.
Is this NZ's No.1 Trump fan?
Meet Bill Burr, the Waikato dairy farmer who says we need Trump in New Zealand.
'Not acceptable': Chief Justice responds to damning law survey
In a rare instance, the Chief Justice has responded to concerning survey results.
Malcolm Turnbull's controversial weight-loss doctor sets up in NZ
Dr Liu apparently helped Malcolm Turnbull lose 14kg.
Harbour bridge lights battery gets spruce-up
A mural has been unveiled on the Harbour Bridge lights storage building.
Globe-crossing bottle could break records
Bottle thrown into the sea in 2010 travelled 19,133km across the world.
Assaults on hospital staff on the rise
Assaults on hospital staff on the rise in Northland.
Tauranga divided on lowering voting age
The Children's Commissioner says lowering the voting age to 16 should be discussed.
School for sale draws thousands of hits
The former Turakina Maori Girls College has a rateable value of $4,730,000.
Teacher jailed for six years for sexual abuse of student
Judge denies request for a reduced sentence owing to defendant's age and ill health.
Russell McVeagh probe: Ex-staffer's mixed feelings
"Girls dramatising things" was the attitude to warnings about behaviour, ex-staffer says..
Law firm launches review of sexual harassment allegations
Person outside of the legal community to undertake the review.
E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.
Hour-long school bus ride and still late
Welcome Bay students are spending over an hour on the school bus and are still late.