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Opinion: I wasted 3.5 hours on buses – thanks a lot transport bosses

OPINION: If we're serious about public transport, we need to stop scoring own goals.

Jack Fagan joins NZ shearing tour team

Jack Fagan will compete, as Mark Grainger can't leave his drought-stricken farm.

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.

Restaurant owner who served up unsafe food has sentence reduced

Xinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.

No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers

Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.

Is Donald Trump giving billionaires a bad name?

Opinion: Donald Trump's re-election shining a light on role of billionaires in politics.

'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals

Head Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.

'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damage

Owners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.

Highway delays over holidays as roadworks continue

Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period

Flavour, quality, consistency: The secret behind bakery's award-winning hot cross buns

'If we can punch you in the face with a burst of flavour, I’m quite happy.'

On the Up: Footballer on citizenship and career milestones

Stephen Hoyle's footballing career has gone full circle in New Zealand.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?

Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Steve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing today

Steve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.

Landowners renew fast-track bid for Kaituna hydro scheme

The group's chief executive has provided fresh details of its plan.

Why changes to driver tests could impact young drivers most

AA suggests a minimum of 60 practice hours for learner drivers.

Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind

Organisers say there are multiple indoor activities in case of rain.

Synthony organisers announce new 'collision of cultures' event - Full Metal Orchestra

'Think Metallica meets Mahler, AC/DC a deux, and Sabbath with strings.'