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Auditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policy
It comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.
Bonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoi
David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP
The Whangārei CBD nurse-led clinic aims to meet Northland's high health needs.
'He’s hungry': Students shocked at 'huge' rat scaling stairs in university accommodation
The university said the rodent 'ceased to exist' as of yesterday.
Driver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forward
The incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.
'A sign of the times': Gisborne councillors discuss changing sealed roads to unsealed to manage road budget
Policy needed as Gisborne council plans unsealed roads; public meetings to discuss impact.
'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kids
The father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Rules coming to stop power being shut off to medically dependent customers
The Electricity Authority is set to implement rules.
Aims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economy
An economic impact report was commissioned during the September sporting showpiece.
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Strong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrested
It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.
Greens' 'meme' satire bill to be debated in Parliament
It will allow people to use a copyright work for parody or satire, such as memes.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
District council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former glory
Councillors reminisce about "that slide"; hope to restore domain to its former glory.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.
One person dead, five people injured in two separate Auckland crashes
Police responded to a crash in the Glenfield shopping mall carpark shortly after noon.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Trio in court charged with manslaughter
The charges come eight months after they are accused of kidnapping Shulai Wang.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Kāpiti College's kapa haka group performed on the Great Wall of China. Video / Kāpiti College
Afternoon quiz: Steak tartare is served in what way?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
The Country: Rural banking with Federated Farmers
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Rotorua CBD road closed as police attend serious incident
People are asked to avoid the area.
Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problem
NZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark Mitchell
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Great cultural experience for Kāpiti College's kapa haka group.
Former finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarships
Grant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.