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How a Christmas grant will help mates help each other
Grant to support tertiary students for MATES programme to support high school students.
Media Council upholds inaccuracy complaint against column about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau
Council finds column contained inaccuracy and attempts to correct it were inadequate.
Morning quiz: What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Guy Body’s cartoons: December 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.
Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in
Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.
Morning quiz: Who was the youngest member of the Beatles?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Opinion: Where's the Team Auckland that the city and country need?
OPINION: Aucklanders need to feel they belong in a vibrant, ambitious city.
Fake Booking.com listing scams Kiwi family out of $10,000
Holiday home owners fear angry people will show up at their door demanding money.
The Du Val story: What happened to the property developers who seemed to have it all?
BusinessDesk explains how the Du Val property group run by Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke was put under statutory management. Video / NZME
Jarrod Gilbert: This column is no more
OPINION: Frankly, they should have got rid of me sooner.
Summer closures of Auckland roads and public transport tipped to cause major disruption
'We're working to keep Auckland moving,' says AT's Stacey van der Putten
'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshore
Veterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.
'Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hours
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
'Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teen
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
Accused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare group
Male pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.
'Brownie's Pool': Downtown Auckland pool a hit for summer
The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.
Expert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from womb
The shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.
Wayne Brown set to seek second term with polls showing he's a hit with voters
His ratings have probably improved since the CCO reforms, says the mayor.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.
Listen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBD
Frazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.
Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault
The man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
New open-air saltwater pool makes a splash in Auckland
A new open-air saltwater pool has opened on Auckland’s waterfront. Video / Alex Burton
Afternoon quiz: What common hygiene aid was invented while the inventor was in prison?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
The 36-year-old died on December 19.
Police arrest two men after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier’s CBD
'Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.'
Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
Paunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.
Phantom alarm causes havoc in Auckland CBD
A piercing alarm that goes off at all hours of the day and night has been causing havoc for hundreds of residents around a CBD block for over a month. Video / NZ Herald
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
Stretched maternity system facing job and service cuts
Health NZ has proposed getting rid of national maternity and early years programme.
13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division draw
Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.
Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday
Maia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.