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Letters: NZ Rugby wrong on not selecting overseas players

OPINION: 'NZ Rugby needs to embrace the realities of the modern professional era.'

Morning quiz: What is the official animal of Scotland?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs

"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."

‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in fines

Queen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.

Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers

The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.

Why MP Willie Jackson intends to stay

Labour MP Willie Jackson talks about why he is committed to staying in politics.

When Kenyon Clarke met John Murphy

Car dealer John Murphy says he will privately prosecute the property developer.

Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view

OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?

‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-election

Revealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election.

Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore

The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.

Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5

Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.

Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint

Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.

One dead after serious crash in South Otago

Police were called to the scene at about 2.45pm.

Watch: Surfers encounter orca

Two surfers encountered a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning.

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address

Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Surfers encounter orca off Mount Maunganui beach

Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning. Video / Andy Morris

Trump’s Government slashes $51,000 funding for NZ scientists’ trip to US

The grant was for a celebration of 150 years of NZ-US scientific co-operation.

Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired

Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald