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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.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact

In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.

Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint

Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.

‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash

Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.

'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad

Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.

Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire

Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.

Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism

OPINION: Herald sportswriter recalls standout moments from 60 years on the job.

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before

He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.

‘Baptism by fire’: Robertson on lessons from first All Blacks season

With his first season behind him, Scott Robertson believes the All Blacks are well placed.