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Herald NOW: PM on parent visas, the economy and last week's polls

PM Christopher Luxon talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: All Blacks legend Stu Wilson has died

Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died, aged 70. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: 'It's about need' - where social policy focus needs to be

Focusing on Māori when it comes to social policy: AUT Professor Ella Henry speaks to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight

Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.

Herald NOW: Blood donor shortage as youth donations fall, what is stopping Gen Z from giving blood?

Concerns over the future of donated blood supplies due to dramatic drop in donations from 16 to 25-year-olds. Video / Herald NOW

PM speaks on Newstalk ZB about new visa for parents of NZ residents

Applicants need $160,000 for a single parent or $250,000 for a couple.

Herald NOW: Will the new parent visa category make a difference?

A new visa category for the parents of migrants has been announced by the Government. Video / Herald NOW

JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights

Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.

‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other cities

Some fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?

Morning quiz: What are people who study or collect butterflies and moths called?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions

Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.

David Seymour talks about targeting Māori in social and health policy

David Seymour explains why he supports Māori charter schools but opposes a Māori Health Authority. Video / NZ Herald

Sharon Chandra: Mistakes leading to divorce in NZ relationships

Barrister Sharon Chandra highlights common relationship mistakes leading to divorce, including poor communication and financial issues. Video / Dean Purcell

Editorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammers

OPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.

Letters: Confusing world for young men and women

OPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.

'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students

Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.

Kea Kids News: Kids are letting it rip at Auckland Beyblade Clash

Reporter Susie is at Auckland Beyblade Clash, a spinning top tournament where grown-ups are getting their Beys handed to them by some fierce kid competition.

Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?

OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?