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US to impose new sanctions amid Ukraine crisis

It comes after Russia moved to recognise separatist eastern Ukraine regions.

Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak

The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.

'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated

But some say the huge cost will be worth it.

Woman wants bananas removed from free fruit scheme after supermarket slip

Rose Kerr is nursing a sore leg after crashing to a supermarket aisle floor.

Paul Little: Use the force - bring in army to end Parliament protest

OPINION: If this seems outlandish, so did closing our borders and staying home.

Herald morning quiz: February 22

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Sideswipe: Satire or trolling?

A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Simon Wilson: No, Christopher Luxon and protesters, mandates are not the issue

OPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.

'You take a quarter of a cup of chance, then you add half a cup of network. Now add a sprinkle of self-belief'

Koro Carman of Earth Village talks to Elisabeth Easther.

Tensions high as Parliament protesters and police clash; top cop says 'genuine protesters' not in control

New Zealand is expected to hit its Omicron peak in mid to late March.

Chorus shares jump on fatter-than-expected dividend forecast

$150m share buyback, dividends and dividend guidance increased as profit rises.

Kiwibank review: Jarden makes move for Kiwi Wealth

Investment bank understood to have approached Kiwibank and its advisers

The $2500 hitch: ANZ reopens door to low-deposit home loan borrowers

Borrowers will have to meet a number of criteria to qualify.

Mother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family Court

A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.

Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable

Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.

'Justice for Hoda': Teens who attacked Muslim schoolgirl reportedly expelled

Hoda Al-Jamaa was assaulted at Otago Girls' High School earlier this month.

Protesters with Covid symptoms urged to stay away from Wellington Hospital

Wellington Hospital says any outbreak at the protest will add stress to health system.

Crossing the line: Woman felt 'gross' after masseur touched her breasts

The masseuse also covered the woman with a towel used on several other clients that day.