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'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.

Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.

Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland’s big day kicks off: Sports fans spoiled for choice
Moana Pasifika, Auckland FC, Blues and Blues Women are all in action this evening.

‘Long way to go’: Blues confident of Super Rugby playoff push
The Blues have won one of their six Super Rugby Pacific games this season.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

‘Unbearable’: Long wait times push woman to seek private medical help
Nearly 500 patients have waited more than four months for their first appointment.

Are you a winner? Lotto numbers in for $6m Powerball draw
Tonight's numbers have been drawn.

Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.

Listen live: Winston Peters speaks following Interislander ferry announcement and Green MP controversy
The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.

Luxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-up
Luxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.

‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleet
Winston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.

Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays
OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.

‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updates
The new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.

Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

Watch: Shocking moment Red Cross car veers into traffic in wild overtaking attempt
The staff member was immediately stood down from driving Red Cross vehicles.

Opinion: Celebrity Edge offers a cruise adventure for young adults
The all-inclusive package included diverse cuisines and unlimited cocktails.