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Call for law change after baby dies from alleged pharmacy error

A 2-month-old baby died after receiving an adult dosage of phosphate.

Appeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custody

The victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

'Wrong priorities': $300m tax break for Philip Morris under fire

The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products is extended to July 2027 despite health warnings

'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classrooms

Rotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.

Parking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'

Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.

Neighbourly dispute over fireworks explodes into fight with gun, tomahawk

The defendant claimed the fireworks were scaring his daughter.

Card surcharge ban, Wet weather and Nurses strike | NZ Herald News Update: July 29, 2025

Surcharge ban on in-store card transactions, Increases to the pay of public board members, Nurses strike set for tomorrow and a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.

Orange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland and Tasman

Metservice orange heavy rain warnings in place as severe weather hits New Zealand

Letters: That extra 15% on the grocery docket – can the Govt help?

OPINION: It's time to remove GST from food products to relieve the cost of living.

Editorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?

Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.

Tamatha Paul on why she is loving being an MP

Tamatha Paul, the Green MP for Wellington Central, believes she can still make a difference from Opposition. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?

Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN

Bankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapse

The developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt.

Audrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocative

The MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.

Health NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortage

NZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally.

Morning quiz: Who wrote the classic novel Moby-Dick?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Third Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivors

Mama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe Allison