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Uber introduces safety feature forcing drivers to rest
Uber is introducing a new safety feature which logs drivers off the app after 13 hours

Lads bike the world to raise money for cancer charity
The group chucked in their 9-5 jobs for an around-the-world adventure.

Pink papier-mache pig pinched in brazen daytime heist
The owner said she'd be willing to take the matter to court if the thief could be found.

Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise
What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.

Complaints about bin tag system come flooding in
More complaints about new bin tag system have come flooding in.

Rubbish woes: Tags taken but bins left behind
Full bins with the tags taken were left for days on the side of the road, says resident.

Food writer finds ONZM right tasty
Langbein says her ONZM "an acknowledgement of how important food is in our society".

Queen's Birthday Honours: Topp twins made Dames
The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.

Kiwis missing out on bargains compared with Oz
The Herald found Kiwis were being charged up to three times as much for some items.

Wheel clamping ban still on the table
Predatory behaviour of some private parking companies "cannot continue", says Faafoi.

Takata airbag recall comes into effect
Used car sellers are also banned from selling any affected vehicles within the country.

Petrol tax will hurt South Auckland, say councillors
The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.

Rhythm & Vines boosts Gisborne's economy by millions
The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy

New fuel taxes need to deliver results: AA
AA warning both council and Government Aucklanders need to see tax benefits quickly.

Heater sales soar as first chill of winter bites
Searches and sales on heating ballooned as the first real chill of winter started to bite.

The changing face of Mt Eden: Post shop saved but butcher gone
Postal services are saved by local intervention, as bars and restaurants keep multiplying.

Power bill complaints rise from baffled Kiwis
High bills or unexpected back bills were most commonly complained about.

Brunch: Geographic confusion at Kingsland cafe
Spanish decor combines with French-style cuisine and Kiwi flair.

Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.

Poll shows penny pinching prevalent as petrol prices soar
Motorists are keen on trying to make their money stretch a little further.

Revealed: At $2.51 a litre is this NZ's most expensive petrol?
These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.

Midwife: Petrol hikes a 'kick in teeth''
An Auckland midwife says rising petrol prices are stretching her finances too thinly.

How record high prices could backfire on petrol companies
AA calling for a tax reduction to curb prices as 91 octane reaches $2.30 a litre.

Petrol prices around NZ: How does your town shape up?
Where does your fuel station stack up around the country?

Dancers fined: Showgirls club accused of heavy penalties
The Auckland woman said she was shocked to hear how strict the rules were.

Teen cyclist killed in late-night hit-and-run
The teenager was on a bike at the time of the crash, which happened about 11pm on Friday.

Mixed reaction to social welfare plans
Moves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.

Relief for KidsCan with more funds on the way
After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.

Budget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and Union
Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed

Government is failing beneficiaries, advocates say
Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates

Mixed response for fund for vulnerable youth
Efforts to tackle child poverty in this year's Budget have been met with mixed responses.

Oranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years
"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."

Budget 2018: $7.9 million to establish Child Poverty Unit
Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.

Sleeper pods shut down by Auckland Council
The pods were advertised on Trade me last year, but failed to get council consent.

Budget: What NZ families would love to see - Case 1: The financially secure
Funding for mental health, first home buyers and public transport were high priorities

Faulty landline triggers 'panic mode' for stroke patient
Chorus has promised to fix the line permanently after a string of temporary fixes

A hit and miss hour with James Malcolm
It's a work in progress, but Malcolm's show has flashes of brilliance

13 Commerce Commission complaints about advertising company
Social Pages has defended itself and says complainants suffer from "buyer's remorse".

Why we're willing to pay more for designer labels
The World saga raises questions about why people are willing to pay more for labels

Kiwi's family in Japan for anniversary of his death
A year since her son died in a Japanese hospital, Martha Savage is lobbying for change

Caught on camera: Thief steals taxi and goes on joyride
The taxi driver stopped to help the man who said he'd suffered a seizure.