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Mike Munro: Why Christopher Luxon's real challenge begins now

The brutal debating chamber will be the real test after fledgling leader's soft summer

Rare Cook's Voyages books fetch record price

A set of rare books on Captain Cook's voyages have sold for a record New Zealand price.

Covid-19: Five ways NZ can tackle the Omicron wave

What should NZ be doing before the Omicron wave hits? Experts single out five focus areas.

Herald morning quiz: February 5

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

$1000 a year tax considered by Government for neighbours of light rail

The $1000 tax will hit thousands of households in deprived suburbs like Māngere.

Omicron outbreak: Record-high Covid cases expected over Waitangi Weekend

There were 209 Covid cases yesterday. The previous record was 222 Delta cases in November.

Chloe Swarbrick on being queer, depression and starting a family

The Auckland Central MP has contributed to a new book along with other LQBTQIA+ Kiwis.

Sébastien Desclée: Why don't we organise the next Winter Olympics in the Saudi desert?

Sébastien Desclée on why sport shouldn't be dictated by money.

Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest

NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.

'Yelling and screaming': Hammer used to smash windscreen in Pt Chevalier road rage incident

The actions of a woman armed with a hammer astonished witnesses at a busy intersection.

West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise

A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.

'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flight

Advice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.

Auckland woman who escaped MIQ with Covid-19 named, pleads guilty

Name suppression also lapsed today for Yvette Shelford, who has since recovered.

What went so badly wrong at Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg has lost billions following Meta's share price bloodbath.

'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come

Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.

'Not in control': Motorcyclist leads police on 30km lunchtime chase across Auckland

Motorists on the Southern Motorway reported the dangerously driven motorbike to police.