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Ram raid threat: Is it time for harsher punishments and law changes?
Knee-jerk policies rarely address the root of the problem, criminology expert says.
'Horrific case': Remains found in bags identified as two children
Police said the details will be 'extremely upsetting news for the community to hear'.
How a $1.8 billion roading plan was put on ice - and then brought back to life
The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
Kuslan Sugathapala: Return to economic decency overdue
OPINION: Researcher explores where NZ went wrong - and finds it is still going there.
Stock Takes: Fund manager performance fees take a hit
But it was a mixed bag for dividend payouts to shareholders.
Julie Chapman: Pets caught in violent break-ups
OPINION: Pet Refuge founder outlines the challenges for pet owners in violent situations.
Matthew Hooton: Not easy being Green - what Labour, Nats can learn from Shaw battle
OPINION: Greens have a re-energised membership after co-leader kerfuffle.
Mt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7k
The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.
Pratt & Whitney: Why the flight to sustainability is a long one
We're flying people at tens of thousands of feet and everyone expects to get there.
Karl Puschmann: Was Better Call Saul's finale Saul good, man?
After six seasons it Saul over now ...
Herald morning quiz: August 19
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz. Check back at 3pm for the afternoon one.
Sea change or slow lane? What NZ's new reading strategy means for our kids
The Government has signalled a move toward structured literacy.
Rogue Labour MP accuses PM and her office of 'cover-up'; caucus to consider 'motion to expel'
Labour MP Dr Gaurav Sharma has broken his silence - and the party have hit back.
Desperate Putin's extraordinary offer to women
Vladimir Putin has hastily revived a Soviet-era policy involving huge cash bonuses.
Anxious young beauty therapist 'callously dismissed', awarded $18k
Young worker sacked from beauty clinic after raising her anxieties with management.
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'
Stress on the flight deck: The pilots who suffered most during pandemic
The findings should be a wakeup call for the industry, say researchers.
Turbulence ahead: Auckland Airport cites 'year of two halves', trims loss
Rebuild strong but there's been pain in the meantime for the airport and travellers.
Market close: Auckland Airport's outlook drags down shares
The market didn't like the airport's vague and uncertain outlook.
Another property investor pleads guilty to fraud charges
Four charged by SFO in mortgage fraud case.
Young world leader in wild leaked video
Finnish PM has sparked controversy after video leaked on social media.
Oz mum of 16 shares how she feeds her family on a budget
A super-sized family of 18 reveal their best budget hacks and tasty family meals.
Human remains in Manurewa suitcases two primary school-aged children
The Herald understands remains found at a Manurewa property on August 11 are two children.
Black Caps' ODI winning streak snapped in meek display
The Black Caps have slumped to a five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their first ODI.
Polyamorous couple's kids suffered psychological abuse, court told
Their little girl, 9, played 'cheating sluts' with her Ken and Barbie dolls.
NRL takes action after Warriors star's controversial gesture
Addin Fonua-Blake among several players reportedly warned for provocative gesture.
'Octomum' shares rare snap of her eight kids as teenagers
Nadya Suleman's famous octuplets are officially all grown up.
Transmission Gully builder giving council 'the run around'
The road might be open, but there are still 224 outstanding resource consent tasks.
New doco dives into Princess Diana's eerie note
The four-part TV series shines a light on a chilling note prepared by the royal's lawyer.
Scrap metal fire: Toxic smoke warning, residents to stay inside; blaze to burn across day
Cordons remain in place as firefighters continue to battle the blaze in old vehicles.
'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum
A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.
Details of infamous Brad and Angelina jet incident revealed
An FBI report has laid bare what allegedly occurred during the 2016 private jet fight.
Wet, warm and windy: Auckland and Northland battered by heavy rain overnight
More rain is forecast for the city - and heavier - throughout the day.