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!['Act like a PM': Hipkins hits out at Luxon and 'coalition of chaos'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Act like a PM': Hipkins hits out at Luxon and 'coalition of chaos'
Hipkins is expected to respond to National's plan to reduce landlords' tax bills.
![Shark washed ashore in Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Shark washed ashore in Napier
Police and members of the public try to refloat a large shark that has washed ashore near Napier's CBD. Video / Mitch Hageman
![Māngere manslaughter case: Auckland man denies killing the mother of his children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Māngere manslaughter case: Auckland man denies killing the mother of his children
The accused and the woman who died had four children.
![Gunmen who shot pair in legs in revenge attack remain at large](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Gunmen who shot pair in legs in revenge attack remain at large
One man was held down and shot in both legs during a home invasion.
![In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts
Both the heat and the performance were 'up there', says Napier's Pacific Games hero.
![Lights, sirens and heroes: Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $5.4k for Christmas appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Lights, sirens and heroes: Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $5.4k for Christmas appeal
By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.
![New 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfront
The seawall is part of the $84m plan to rejuvenate Tauranga’s waterfront.
![New Mary Potter Hospice chairwoman highlights priorities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Mary Potter Hospice chairwoman highlights priorities
Steph Dyhrberg has been part of the hospice team for a long time.
!['You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case
A man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.
![Pair deny murdering Ellerslie husband and wife](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pair deny murdering Ellerslie husband and wife
The killing of the respected orthopaedic nurse and his wife shocked the city.
![Waipa District Council boss to retire after nearly 45 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Waipa District Council boss to retire after nearly 45 years
Waipā council chief executive is retiring after more than 44 years with the council.
![Person critical after serious crash in Martinborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Person critical after serious crash in Martinborough
The crash involved two vehicles, and the injured person was airlifted to hospital.
!['Sexist rules': Stoush erupts over uniform compliance at Auckland college](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Sexist rules': Stoush erupts over uniform compliance at Auckland college
One student was also forced to remove her taonga at school.
![‘Challenging few years for some’: Māori experts weigh in on new Government](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
‘Challenging few years for some’: Māori experts weigh in on new Government
Experts asses what the next parliamentary term will bring.
![Watch: Port proposals, bribe accusations and trapped workers freed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Watch: Port proposals, bribe accusations and trapped workers freed
Get up to date with all the latest NZ Herald headlines.
![Ports proposal, bribe accusations and trapped workers freed | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 29](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ports proposal, bribe accusations and trapped workers freed | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 29
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown keen to sell Port of Auckland, why the Prime Minister’s first post-cab press conference could be overshadowed by bride accusations and workers in India freed from collapsed tunnel after 17 days in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
![Mayor wants to sell lease in Port of Auckland and invest proceeds into $4b fund](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Mayor wants to sell lease in Port of Auckland and invest proceeds into $4b fund
Wayne Brown is also proposing a rates increase of 7.5 per cent for households next year.
![Rampant population of kina at Karikari Peninsula killing off sea kelp and forcing snapper out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Rampant population of kina at Karikari Peninsula killing off sea kelp and forcing snapper out
Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri lift rahui to cull rampant sea urchin.
![Aerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Aerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?
Company behind some of our ski lifts wants to help keep people moving in main centres.
![Choppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interrupted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Choppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interrupted
High winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.
![Serious incident in Papakura town centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Serious incident in Papakura town centre
One person was rushed to hospital following a serious incident in Papakura on Tuesday night. Video / NZ Herald
![Opinion: Those incapable of independent thought, buy into persuasive 'group think'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Opinion: Those incapable of independent thought, buy into persuasive 'group think'
Opinion: The impacts of politicians will have a serious effect on youth.
![It's musical chairs at Northland Regional Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
It's musical chairs at Northland Regional Council
There has been a surprising switch of roles at Northland's environmental council.
![Taking a fresh approach to water quality](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Taking a fresh approach to water quality
WAI Wānaka now working on a network of urban groups to look after local water sources.
![NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters' criticism, Seymour says media scrutiny ‘not quite plausible’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters' criticism, Seymour says media scrutiny ‘not quite plausible’
NZ On Air board member Andrew Shaw has resigned.
![Banged-up knee doesn't dent passion for footy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Banged-up knee doesn't dent passion for footy
A familiar sight in local rugby honoured as national-game volunteer.
![Teens cross the world to take on the bard at Shakespeare's Globe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Teens cross the world to take on the bard at Shakespeare's Globe
The chance to perform on the world-famous stage has turned a dream into reality.
![Murderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Murderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killing
The Crown sold the car Desmond Bourne drove on the day he shot Zane Smith.