'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year's
Festival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.
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Slim pickings as baches booked out
Coromandel, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty are at full capacity
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
Victim of Mt Roskill homicide named, offenders still on the run
Police are working to understand why the three victims were targeted.
'Not a random attack': Police on fatal shooting in Auckland; gang link being investigated
The Herald understands the people living in the home were linked to the HFK gang.
Police foil attempted ambulance theft by group of intoxicated men
Police responded to suspicious activity at the New Lynn Ambulance Station this morning.
No more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch items
It could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet.
Eight people injured following collision between vehicles and bus in Auckland
One person is in hospital and Great North Rd is closed after the incident.
Break through! City Rail Link tunnel machine completes 7-month dig
Giant machine breaks through at Aotea Station this morning.
Family Affair: Auckland's best kid-friendly restaurants
There's something for everyone at these family-friendly eateries.
Final construction phase on Queen St to begin in January
Construction will begin on January 10 and is expected to be completed by September 2022.
Multiple shots fired at vehicle in central Auckland, person injured
Armed police responded to multiple incidents in central Auckland early this morning.
Cue the in memoriam music: Every Auckland institution we lost in 2021
Gone, but not forgotten: a tribute to the things and places that left Tāmaki Makaurau.
Editorial: Job done - Auckland unleashed
OPINION: Our editorial on the raising of border restrictions around Auckland.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Escape from Auckland: Queenstown readied for arrivals
About 6000 relieved Aucklanders booked to touch down in tourist mecca in first week.
The toy store where everything is free: Families in need given dignity of choosing kids' donated Christmas gifts
Presents aren't everything, says mum, but for kids "it does make Christmas more magical".
'Magic amid the turmoil': Kiwi Christmas window display named in world's top 5
It's really special creating magic on Queen St, says Edward Caughey.
Live: Anti-mandate protest heads to Government House
Protesters call for daily action during Government House stand
Ship worker seriously injured at Auckland container wharf
Firefighters and paramedics were called to Fergusson Wharf early this morning.
Freedom bus to Parliament protest requires vaccine passport or negative Covid test
Intending passengers for the Wellington trip have to follow the rules.
Jon Lamonte: Delta no showstopper for water services
OPINION: Watercare chief executive measures the performance of 2021 and looks ahead.
Chlöe Swarbrick: We need more homes, but where?
OPINION: Housing is a human right and we've all got to find a way to live together.
DHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting cases
Two motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.
Two schools wrongly claim $170K under wage subsidy scheme
In another case highlighted by the AG, a school spent $13K on a leaving party and gifts.
$350k rates bill: Council targets Auckland cafe owner's business premises, home
The debt run up by Freemans Bay family is city's single largest overdue rates bill.
Person in serious condition after workplace incident
The person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Thousands of students skip NCEA exams, rely on lockdown loophole
'Unexpected event grades' mean many students will receive pass marks regardless.
Phil Goff: We can't short-change our kids and grandkids
OPINION: Mayor Phil Goff puts his case for the Climate Action Targeted Rate.
'Utter dickheads': Retail boss slams anti-mandate protest
A "golden day" for Newmarket businesses was ruined by protesters.
On Broadway: Anti-mandate protesters take over Newmarket shopping strip
The Destiny Church-aligned protest group is meeting today despite the ending of lockdown.
Editorial: Council's climate action levy a new direction
EDITORIAL: Levy in rates bill a strategic shift in how climate measures may be paid for.
Auckland should be in green setting now: Luxon
Auckland is celebrating its first day out of lockdown in 107 days.
Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening
Nerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.