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Letters: Govt must be clear where it stands on Israel’s actions

OPINION: The Govt needs to heed the public in its policy on Israel-Palestine relations.

'We feel unwelcome': Union boss says Key met with him often but Luxon refuses

The CTU President said relationships with previous govts involved respect and listening.

The Front Page: Who's keeping watch when local news disappears?

As papers close, councils face less scrutiny and communities lose their voice.

Editorial: AC/DC, Katy Perry, Oasis all have one thing in common - and it's not NZ

OPINION: Big events bring big dollars to the NZ economy.

The Kiwi communities left stranded in the news desert

NZ Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie joins The Front Page to discuss what the rise of news deserts could mean for New Zealand.

Union movement in good heart says departing union leader Richard Wagstaff

Richard Wagstaff has been president of the Council of Trade Unions for the past 10 years and a union official for 37 years. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dharshana Ponnampalam: Children are talking to chatbots, but what they really need is people

OPINION: Children are already talking. The question is: Who is truly listening?

A new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if elected

Grant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.

'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night

After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.

Fresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrest

Two Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.

In Whose Name - Official Full Trailer (2025) Documentary

A new unauthorized Kanye West documentary has intimately detailed the last six years of the rapper’s turbulent personal and professional life. Video / IGN Movie Trailers

'Never a political story': Ardern documentary co-director responds to criticism

Critics said the doco "Prime Minister" lacks depth into policy decision making.

Afternoon quiz: A memorable Cadbury TV ad featured a gorilla drumming to which song?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

22 ways to survive the school holidays without going broke

Struggling to think what to do during the school holidays? Here's how to fill the days.

Whale dies after stranding on Dunedin beach

DoC staff say the whale showed signs of malnutrition and sickness.

Hardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil

The woman was assaulted overseas and wanted to move back into her newly tenanted home.