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![Stakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencing
It might not just be her political career that's over.
![Ngāti Kahungunu lights up the sky for Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ngāti Kahungunu lights up the sky for Matariki
Each year, 27,000+ visitors flock to nine free community Matariki events
![Empowering change in family harm situations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Empowering change in family harm situations
OPINION: Our role as an iwi is to support our Māori service providers
![Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tihei: Justice programme welcomes new support roles
The Apanui Justice Programme was established in 2020.
![Kea Kids News: Are these water kids the secret to Black Ferns massive win?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kea Kids News: Are these water kids the secret to Black Ferns massive win?
Reporter Hannah is at the Black Ferns Captain’s Run, where Kaukapakapa kids are serving up water just days before their crushing defeat of the USA. Coincidence? Watch to find out!
![Letters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?
OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'
!['Out of control': More police to hit Auckland beat in crackdown on CBD crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Out of control': More police to hit Auckland beat in crackdown on CBD crime
New police initiatives announced as CBD business owners battle downtown crime wave.
![Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
![Public sector job cuts: How much has been saved so far - and how many jobs lost?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Public sector job cuts: How much has been saved so far - and how many jobs lost?
Disruption's not over yet as the public sector continues to tighten its belt.
![Interislander's Aratere docks in Picton, investigation to begin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Interislander's Aratere docks in Picton, investigation to begin
The ferry arrived back in Picton about 6pm last night.
![Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable
OPINION: The latest police incident shows crooks haven’t changed but the cops have.
![Morning quiz: Which Hollywood star won her first Tony Award last week?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Morning quiz: Which Hollywood star won her first Tony Award last week?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
![Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
![Editorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinking
OPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.
![Gang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme Court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme Court
Kevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.
![Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
![Watch: Jewellery store worker fends off robbers with sword after brutal hammer attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Jewellery store worker fends off robbers with sword after brutal hammer attack
The armed robbers fled the scene after the attack and are yet to be located.
![Kiwi caught in Oz mall lockdown after mass brawl of machete-wielding youths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi caught in Oz mall lockdown after mass brawl of machete-wielding youths
Armed police have reportedly stormed the shopping centre.
![Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim Maltby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim Maltby
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
!['Badly hurt': Armed robbers storm Mt Albert bar, hold knife to terrified staffer’s throat, neighbour says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Badly hurt': Armed robbers storm Mt Albert bar, hold knife to terrified staffer’s throat, neighbour says
Three people were injured, one critically, during last night's armed robbery.
![Meth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Meth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus
'I don’t know why the male attacked me. I was just trying to help him.'
![Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
![Trans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride Festival
The case is scheduled to be heard by the tribunal next year.
![Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
![‘Cruel’: Labour, Greens respond to new young offender sentencing category and plans for boot camps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Cruel’: Labour, Greens respond to new young offender sentencing category and plans for boot camps
'I’m sick of it, Kiwis are sick of it and it’s unacceptable.'
![$27,000 break-up: Woman takes man to tribunal over takeaways bill after fallout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$27,000 break-up: Woman takes man to tribunal over takeaways bill after fallout
She says he didn't pay her back for things like takeaways, medicine and a loan for a car.
![Northland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall
'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.
!['Hoax': Napier Chipmunks Playland evacuated after bomb threat made over the phone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hoax': Napier Chipmunks Playland evacuated after bomb threat made over the phone
Police have identified three young people believed to be responsible for a bomb threat.