Driver trying to lure school pupils into car is caught
Police said they have been made aware of 'several incidents'.
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Multi-instrumentalist and friends ready to perform
Whanganui’s Jazz Club presents the best of the young talent from the scene in Wellington.
An ageing cedar comes down in Tiffen Park
The tree was becoming unstable because of root failure.
Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.
More 5-year-olds starting school with low speaking skills - teachers
Teachers have reported multiple cases of 5-year-olds with poor language skills.
Tobacco giant got its wish in leaked lobbying plan
A leaked document from a tobacco giant says the company should target political parties.
'It is scary': Whanganui man running 100km for hospice
'They see it as a sad, grey place to die.'
The apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy Rākete
The criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.
Aussie bronze medallist says Māoritanga helped her success
Aussie athlete Caitlin Parker credits her Māori culture for her Paris Bronze
Electric scooter starts fire at Auckland apartments, 200 residents evacuated
The apartment building is on Cook St in the CBD.
Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'
King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.
Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'
Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.
Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke
Youth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.
Art farm comes into the light on a farm where things once grew in the dark
The hub will provide space for local artists and creatives of all backgrounds and ages.
Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
41,000 rugby images in auction have no reserve and a starting price of $1
It is the largest cache of New Zealand rugby photographs to enter the open market.
The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Barry Soper: The truth about the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill
OPINION: If you go into politics you live in a goldfish bowl.
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.
Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.
Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
'Unbelievable': Six dogs returned to home after 55 animals seized
Cats with 'big gashes' and dogs 'chained up on a short chain' have been seen at the home.
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.
Morning quiz: In how many movies has Hugh Jackman played Wolverine?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices
Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills
Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns Ombudsman
Boshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.
Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations
OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.
Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow
NZTA hopes to have SH2 north of Ōpōtiki at the big slip site reopened tomorrow.
Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.
Charity champions the success and development of young people
The partnership gets new and used sports items to adolescents.
Steve Braunias: Polkinghorne goes shopping at the sex supermarket
OPINION: Steve Braunias on a spending spree on sex workers at the Polkinghorne trial.