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Govt’s $100m on 'targeted' hospital upgrades dismissed by Labour as 'bundle of routine maintenance'

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the projects back hospitals with the upgrades they need.

'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night

After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.

Fresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrest

Two Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.

In Whose Name - Official Full Trailer (2025) Documentary

A new unauthorized Kanye West documentary has intimately detailed the last six years of the rapper’s turbulent personal and professional life. Video / IGN Movie Trailers

'Never a political story': Ardern documentary co-director responds to criticism

Critics said the doco "Prime Minister" lacks depth into policy decision making.

Afternoon quiz: A memorable Cadbury TV ad featured a gorilla drumming to which song?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

22 ways to survive the school holidays without going broke

Struggling to think what to do during the school holidays? Here's how to fill the days.

Whale dies after stranding on Dunedin beach

DoC staff say the whale showed signs of malnutrition and sickness.

Ross Shield incoming - Wairoa is ready for its big week

Flags and decorated shop fronts are ready to welcome 132 young rugby players to Wairoa.

Detective of 40 years makes three of his biggest arrests weeks before retiring

Time and resources are what a top detective needs. With them, David De Lange got results.

Cutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw drone

The project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori delusions and why Labour should rule out coalition

OPINION: Centre voters can't get comfortable with TPM's extreme left-wing radicalism.

Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed to favour her

'I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it,' one handwritten note read.

The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent

Before he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.

Are weapons of war the best way to spend $3b?

OPINION: Govt has more pressing issues to address.

Morning quiz: In what year did the red maple leaf design officially become Canada's flag?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.