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Former Auckland teacher pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges

The former Auckland teacher appeared in the Auckland District Court today and has interim name suppression.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.

Inflation on the rise and boy racer meets | NZ Herald News Update: July 21, 2025

Inflation is on the rise again and the Government is working on anti-boy-racer legislation. Video / NZ Herald

On the rise: New Consumers Price data for June shows annual inflation is up

The consumer price index (CPI) increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

256-year-old relic of early European contact with NZ rediscovered

The daughter of Kelly Tarlton discusses the rediscovery of an anchor, which has been described as 'one of the oldest relics of early European contact with New Zealand'

A third of new builds in Auckland are failing final inspections

Home Owners and Buyers Association NZ president John Gray talks to Ryan Bridge about the high number of houses failing final building inspections.

Prime Minister warns drivers of crackdown

Hundreds of boy racers spent Saturday night in a cat-and-mouse chase with police across Auckland as the Prime Minister warns that the drivers’ ‘days are coming to an end’.

Herald NOW panel talks boy racers, poverty crisis, inflation and best country in the world

Maxin Institute Executive Director Tim Wilson and The Prosperity Project Podcast Host Nadine Higgens talk boy racers, poverty crisis, inflation and best country in the world.

Seven seconds of magic: How Warriors star Halasima conjured his miracle try

Leka Halasima's try was instantly iconic, a sequence so unlikely it was almost impossible.

Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks

Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.

'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt funding

Coalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.

The council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations looms

Nominations for the election closes in 11 days.

Young woman jailed for Connor Boyd's death to be released on parole

Kaiya Shute was sentenced to two years and two months' jail but will soon be released.

Former Auckland teacher facing rape, sexual abuse charges against multiple victims

He had his first appearance in the Auckland District Court this morning.

'Frustrations' with fake cash: Police bust counterfeit operation in Ōtara

A 26-year-old faces six charges of obtaining by deception.

Seven seconds of magic: How Warriors star Halasima conjured his miracle try

Leka Halasima's try was instantly iconic, a sequence so unlikely it was almost impossible.

Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?

Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno

Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply

Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.