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'Anything could be going on': Concerns over relaxed barber rules

One industry body warns that relaxed rules could worsen industry regulation gaps.

'Don't do it': Rugby star sounds warning as Warriors distance themselves from controversial collision game

Calls are growing to ban ‘run it straight’ after a teen's death.

'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins

Nelson Deputy Mayor defends the art, citing its challenge to the status quo.

'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed

She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.

'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day

Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.

Who was the Kiwi trader spotted at Trump's controversial crypto dinner?

The dinner held at a US golf club has been labelled an 'orgy of corruption'.

Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges

Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.

Three medicinal cannabis companies are potentially merging into a joint venture

Tom Raynel speaks with Guy Haddleton, executive chair of Helius Therapeutics, together with Dr Waseem Alzaher, chief executive of Cannabis Clinic, about the potential merger.

Father, son share recovery update after tragic ATV crash that killed 10yo

The accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick on May 11.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war

Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

Afternoon quiz: What are snow leopards unable to do?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Palmerston North community reacts to 19 year old’s death

Palmerston North community reacts to 19 year old’s death, Mayor Grant Smith says his condolences are with the family. Video / Ethan Manera

Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him

Police have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.

On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday

Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.

‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington

It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.

The PM ponders carbon farming on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Bruce Thorrold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Blair McLean.

Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session

The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.

NZ Herald Live: Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to media.

Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to the media.