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Heritage v Housing culture war comes to a head today. All you need to know
The Government has instructed councils to increase housing density.

Final day of DHBs: New organisation in charge of your healthcare from tomorrow
Doctors wait 'with bated breath' to see impact of DHB shakeup

Māori All Blacks stun sloppy Ireland in their tour opener
The Māori All Blacks seized their biggest scalp in 12 years.

New twist to Auckland mayoral candidate's road rage incident
If this is a sympathetic way of getting votes, it's pretty low, says driver.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks' accidental hero could be the difference against Ireland
OPINION: Ireland will most definitely be feeling the pressure this week.

Driveway dilemma: No EQC cover for couple highlights concerns
EQ cover for land is limited to land that is within your property boundary.

Air NZ's big cabin overhaul: What travellers can expect in new premier section
Airline project team worked in secret for five years to redesign long-haul interiors.

Tenants from hell fined $12,900: Dog urine ruins rental house carpet
Total of 16 walls were damaged, hallways were sprayed with graffiti.

Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back
A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.

Explainer: How guns and abortion are harming America's place in the world
How the US sees itself is not the same as what the rest of the world sees.

Live: 7829 new community Covid cases, 15 deaths as vaccine mandates lapse
More than 8000 cases were announced yesterday.

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years prison - 'biggest regret I met Epstein'
'My association with Jeffrey Epstein will permanently stain me.'

Revealed: Police used sound cannons against Parliament protesters
Two long range acoustic devices were deployed at the Parliament, document reveals.

Capitol riot: Aide testifies Trump wanted metal detectors turned off
Explosive testimony reveals Trump's staff predicted there would be violence.

Sideswipe: Dark pottery
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Dud suds: Claims expensive laundry cleaner performed 'worse than water'
Ranked: The laundry detergents you should avoid, plus the best buys for removing stains.

Influx of winter illness with second Covid-19 wave on the horizon
Expert: 'We can see in the numbers, by every indicator, it's a huge ongoing problem.'

'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the road
The hating has to stop, says Councillor Cathy Casey.

After three random attacks: Are NZ streets more violent than before?
Random knife attacks, gang violence and ram raids. What is behind the violence in NZ?

'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.

Your mindset can be key to turning life into happier reality
Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks with award-winning UK science writer Dave Robson.

New law hoped to save Kiwis more at the checkout passes
New law paves way for greater supermarket competition, Government says.

Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.

Political figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court date
The Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.

DDL Ellerslie apartment buyers anxious at delays, developer insists project progressing
Buyers concerned about progress on the site

Retail investors more pessimistic in NZ than in Australia
Retail investors more confident in NZ capital markets than those abroad.

'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second booster
Second booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.

Mum hit by bottle at Kiwis v Tonga game says corporate box patrons started fight
'There were many bottles and cans, full and empty, being thrown at us down below.'

Grant Fox: Lessons in fatherhood, caddying for Ryan and leaving the ABs
Grant Fox joins the Between Two Beers podcast.