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The short, but rich rugby history of New Zealand against Uruguay
Previous meetings have led to wild antics on and off the field.
Benefit v superannuation: Where are politicians looking to cut money
Keeping New Zealanders secure doesn't come cheap.
‘Politics got in the way’: What NZ can learn from Australia’s The Voice referendum
Australian politicians are deeply divided on a change to their constitution.
Landlords v renters: How this election could impact 1.3 million Kiwis
Your vote could lead to a big swing in the balance of power.
‘Reports just gather dust’: Why our justice system needs transformational change
Crime has been one of the major political talking points all year.
How Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing break
After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.
The financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for you
Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.
Dodgy real estate deals – can you trust a LIM report?
Another week of big headlines covered by the Herald's podcast team.
'Fallen off a cliff': Sales slump sees largest Auckland apartment project go on hold
However, developers see signs the green shoots of recovery are growing.
Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access closed after council inaction, family says
Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.
Life drawing class ejected from community centre after nude model mishap
Life model had struggled to get dressed due to an old injury.
The Costco effect: Will more international brands follow the retail giant into NZ?
Will Costco's popularity send a message to other businesses abroad?
Bullying, booze and scandal: The sordid history of reality TV leading to change
So-called unscripted television has even more planning than most of us realise.
Dodgy real estate deals: How much can you trust what you’re told?
Buying a property can be fraught at the best of times.
Former Manchester City hopeful makes cracking start to NZ football's National League
Deri Corfe makes his mark at Napier City.
Chateau drama: How an icon became a mess no one wants to deal with
An icon of New Zealand architecture faces an uncertain future.
Living with heartbreak: Brave Lorde shares her feelings
Lorde has shown celebrities are just like us by opening up on heartbreak
NZ has avoided a recession - but is our economic outlook any sunnier?
The threat of a 'shadow recession' is still a possibility for New Zealand
Why Auckland Airport is such a mess
Construction work has contributed to the Airport looking 'like a bombsite'
‘In pretty bad shape’: 'Shadow recession' not going anywhere despite GDP data
Regardless of today's announcement, Kiwis are still in for a tough year.
National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener
Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.
Elephant rising: Why it will take more than milk to woo India
India has swiftly grown into a global superpower.
‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash
Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.
‘Sick people can’t contribute to economy’: The big policy missing from political debate
Covid is not yet done with us, but are our politicians paying attention?
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.
Former All Black Roy Roper dies weeks after his 100th birthday
Family say they will always "value" former All Black who made it to 100 as a great father
Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone
Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.
Peter Jackson’s hidden empire: Why is the movie mogul buying so much land?
Investigative journalist dug into the details of Jackson's growing empire.
'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drowned
The mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.
‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39C
Kiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.
Morocco earthquake: Kiwi shares first-hand account of the chaos
Herald journalist Sarah Pollok shares what she saw as the earthquake struck.
Woman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dots
Woman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.
Rugby World Cup: Claims food-poisoned final All Blacks brought illness on themselves
Former SA rugby boss says he believes what caused 1995 All Blacks to get sick.