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Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
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Afternoon quiz: Which New Zealand town is famous for its annual Running of the Sheep festival?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.
Building fire in Wellington City
Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement
PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald
Travel company to stump up $140k for unlawful pay cuts during the pandemic
Employee's wages were cut twice during the pandemic without his written consent.
Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'
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In pictures: All the action at the Napier Art Deco Festival.
‘Overstepping’: Education Minister backtracks David Seymour’s teacher-only day crackdown
'I think he knew at the time he was overstepping ...'
‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiative
Find out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.
Man in critical condition after Hamilton shooting
A man presented to hospital with a gunshot wound.
Govt’s new tourism push to entice more Aussie holidaymakers to NZ
'This campaign will encourage more of our neighbours to book now and come on over.'
NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes Tourism announcement
PM Luxon and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston make announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
She didn’t want her rapist to hurt anyone else so she went to police. On bail, he raped again
The second victim of Richard Wisnewski thought she was going to die during the ordeal.
Poorly painted Ford Falcon crashes into Hawke’s Bay house, driver and passenger flee
Police call for witnesses of 'poorly painted blue Ford Falcon' with no rego plates.
Lewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burning
Several houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.
Protests disrupt Pride events, brush fire at Lewis Pass Road | NZ Herald News Update
“Disgusting” protests disrupt Pride events. Brush fire on Lewis Pass Road. Hamas/Israel exchange prisoners. Video / NZ Herald
‘Remain vigilant’: Rainbow community defiant against violent protests
Destiny Church groups stormed children's event yesterday, blocked Rainbow Parade.
‘Hunger Games’: Inside the proposed restructure of NZ's most senior police officers and staff
Leaked proposal reveals which jobs are disestablished among the highest levels of police.
'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctor
Public money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.
Dump turned into a community racetrack and communal space
Moerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.
Shane Te Pou: A weak PM, a faltering economy and coalition partners off the leash
OPINION: Seymour is openly defiant because he knows Luxon won’t do anything.
‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school
The primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?
11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dream
Jack Courtman wants to own his own herd of Herefords one day.
Morning quiz: Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessment
Kim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.
Letters: The irony of Seymour's step stunt
OPINION: Plus his Philip Polkinghorne letter to police.
‘Bad conditions’: Shearers’ quarters back in the day
Some farmers ran foul of the Shearers Accommodation Bill of 1919.
Lab-made tissue: ‘Lego-like’ local invention could revolutionise knee problems
A team of Kiwi scientists is pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine.
Storm-damaged house dispute
Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell