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Editorial: Missing lunches and missing buses - is NZ failing its schoolchildren?
EDITORIAL: Students in our country should not have to hitchhike to school.
Why US anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is a warning for New Zealand
US anti-trans laws rise under Trump administration, sparking concerns.
Kea Kids News: Have the drunks won? Ōtara playground removed
The Ōtara shops playground has been pulled down for public drunkenness! Reporter Richard investigates why leaders couldn’t kick them out and where kids can play now.
Analysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile ground
A contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place.
Tipene Funerals scandal: More people could be implicated in body mishandling case
Tipene ex-employee Fiona Bakulich faces new charges, the Herald can reveal.
'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a high
Total export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.
‘Global Kingpin’: Inside the US crackdown on alleged Lithuanian drug ring with history in NZ
A recent US sanctions notice has put the spotlight on Rokas Karpavicius' business empire.
'Heartwarming': Camera returned to owner two months after washing up on Auckland beach
The 15-year-old had been on a four-day experience on the Steinlager II yacht.
‘Nightmarish’: Auckland school turns to sausage sizzles after Government lunch programme delays
The school is using sausage sizzles and Weet-Bix because of unreliable deliveries.
‘I don’t like drug dealers in my hood’: Gang member says visit was drug talk, not robbery
The Crown has accused Enzed Beazley and Khan Mcfarlane of robbing two men of $1200.
‘Disgusting’: Witness appalled no one stopped after man fatally struck by three cars on motorway
The man was hit by at least three cars, none of which stopped.
Cameras on boats: Minister rails against ‘state surveillance’ in call against footage becoming public
Privacy appears at the heart of the Government's concerns.
Police boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robbery
The move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.
'Remind your children to stay alert': Top Auckland school's warning after BB gun attack
Two people had a BB gun fired at them from a moving vehicle.
Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues
Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting
‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apology
Judge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'
Politicians to grill bank bosses again; ASB CEO happy to ‘get the facts on the table’
ASB's half year profit rises by 2% to $763m.
Seymour’s Land Rover comments come under Speaker’s scrutiny
Labour isn't pleased with Seymour's defence.
Police apologise as cordons lifted after Palmerston North operation
Officers return to suburb as hunt for suspect in firearms incident continues.
Person dies in workplace incident near Queenstown
Police said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.
Gisborne schools face increased need amid cost of living crisis
Lytton High joins 36 Gisborne schools receiving KidsCan support.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.
Could $50b ACC investment fund be better managed? Govt commissions review
Minister wants to remove 'constraints' limiting ACC's returns.
‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned
'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.
Hitting it FATS: Merc golf starts Friday at the Bay
Pomana, Zame, Cameron produce Waitangi Day specials at Patutahi.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.
How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents
Police urge parents to monitor kids online for ‘Safer Internet Day’.
TV shake-up: Plans for a new regulator, funding agency and demands on Netflix, streamers to pay for more NZ content
New document also reveals plans for an overhaul of media regulation and funding agencies.
‘Fall from grace’: Former Crown prosecutor slams bootcamp bill
'The bill offers a false promise of solutions to victims and the community.'