Herald morning quiz: August 17
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Sideswipe: Underwhelming fortune cookies
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
My son couldn't read - now I know why: Inside NZ's falling literacy crisis
NZ used to be 'one of the most literate nations on earth'. What happened?
Weather: State of emergency declared for the West Coast
Communities could be cut off by the severe flooding expected with the heavy rainfall.
The cut of their Gib: What to expect from Fletcher Building's annual result
"We don't expect many surprises": Forsyth Barr analysts on Wednesday's result.
'1980s shock treatment' not needed: Why NZ will avoid recession - new bank report
Westpac: Economy needs to push through pain barrier because the results will be worth it.
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma suspended 'effective immediately'
It is the "most appropriate" response to "repeated breaches of trust", PM says.
'Will it be fair?': Labour MP speaks ahead of special caucus meeting
It was still up in the air whether Sharma would attend the special caucus meeting.
Rare red warning issued for South Island as almost a metre of rain forecast
More than half a metre of rain is forecast for some areas, bringing major flood warnings.
Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the author and his supporters are the only ones to blame.
Housing market: Most homeowners still turning a profit
Property resales market showing signs of weakness but most borrowers will ride it out.
'I froze': Woman's scary experience while working alone from home
The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.
NZ's name change makes headline news on US comedy talk show
US talk hosts highlights Te Pāti Māori petition to change from New Zealand to Aotearoa
Cops of living payment: Police get new $100 bonus for shift changes
Officers who have short notice roster changes will get the payment.
'Foster's masterstroke': British rugby writer says ABs demise 'greatly exaggerated'
A British rugby writer praised Ian Foster and assistant Jason Ryan for turning ABs around.
Revealed: Secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones
Hidden Waka Kotahi cameras recorded more than 800 drivers a day texting.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
Human remains in suitcases from storage-locker sale; multiple victims possible - report
'Whoever did do it, come on, front up,' said one resident.
Golriz Ghahraman on sexual harassment: 'Women have been told to grin and bear it'
The Green Party MP, lawyer and author speaks to Elisabeth Easther.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven
Pianist and conductor were determined to bring out the dance as a key to this music.
Herald morning quiz: August 16
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz. Check back at 3pm for the afternoon one.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
Opinion: Our responses may embrace Māori terminology, but fails to embody the substance of tikanga Māori
A by Māori for Māori solution to tamariki Māori in state care is needed.
Opinion: Are business leaders equipped for the turbulence ahead?
OPINION: The new currency for staff is time and flexibility, not car parks and money.
Beach Haven cliff collapse: Mystery of vanishing vegetation
On July 15 there was a slip beneath the recently built $2.25m property.
Simon Wilson: The backlash against better streets
Better rules for changing street use and a big decision for cycling on the harbour bridge.
Whitebaiting season drops from 15 weeks to nine, concerns spots could be crowded
The whitebaiting season has been cut down from 15 weeks to just short of nine.
Sideswipe: Before coffee, after coffee
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Architects take stock of Wellington's risky buildings
Why earthquake-prone buildings aren't just a headache - and can present an opportunity.
'Ambitious' but 'deluded': Uffindell and Sharma mess shows the risk of first-term MPs
The names Sam Uffindell and Gaurav Sharma weren't familiar to many before this week.
Estate agent stripped of licence, can't work for five years, fights back
No licence for five years - the severe penalty of having his licence cancelled
Harry and Meghan's awkward Netflix fail
Meghan and Harry's entire futures – and bank balances – could be on the line.
Eliza McCartney on teenage fame, Lorde, injuries - and the rebuild
Eliza McCartney joins the Between Two Beers podcast.
Ingham twin attacked by drinking buddy year before her death
The circumstances of Joanne Ingham's death earlier this year are still undetermined.