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A history of New Zealand gangs

New Zealand’d gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Interactive video \ Paul Slater

Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government

Trish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOW

End to open-plan classrooms and bootcamp reoffending stats | NZ Herald News Update: July 17, 2025

Government pulls the plug on open-plan classrooms and Oranga Tamariki decides to not publicise reoffending from youth in bootcamps planned for next year. Video / Herald NOW

Israel bombs Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus

It came after Israel warned Syria to leave its Druze minority alone. Video / AFP

The Epstein files: Why are they so controversial?

Associated Press correspondent Eric Tucker joins The Front Page to discuss the controversy that has riled up the Maga base.

Tamariki KickStart their day by sharing breakfast

Reporter Cuba finds out what’s cooking at KickStart Breakfast Club, a program in hundreds of schools across Aotearoa where kids can get some kai before heading off to class.

Man rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in Kawakawa

Self-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.

Alleged drunk driver impales car on Waitara Bridge median barrier

An allegedly drunk driver impaled his car upon a median barrier on Waitara Bridge, north of New Plymouth.

'It’s inevitable': David Letele teases move into politics

The community advocate says a party leader told him 'we’d love to have you'.

Quran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredder

The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.

Society Insider: Peter and Lucinda Burling’s glamorous new life in Italy; Rich list daughters enjoy Euro summer

Plus, YouTube star holds Texas fundraiser in his new Ponsonby bar.

Missing Upper Hutt man found 'safe and well'

He was found this evening after a large search effort.

'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weather

Up to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.

Man found dead inside bus at central Auckland depot

Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Tuivasa-Sheck in talks to join rebel rugby league R360

Backers of the rebel rugby union league have the Warriors star in their sights.

'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firms

He is taking over a development stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.

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.