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Letters: NZ needs to get over its dairy obsession

OPINION: 'Fortunately, it is not too late to reverse this loopy decision.'

Large blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.

Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ Herald

‘Disgraceful’ lawyer caught by #MeToo movement wants to return

James Gardner-Hopkins has reapplied for a certificate from the New Zealand Law Society.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Singapore on a shoestring budget: Unforgettable experiences that won't break the bank

How to be a Crazy Rich Asian... on a budget.

'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time

The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’

A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.

Christchurch teachers attacked by student with scissors

The assault occurred just before 2pm and was witnessed by a number of staff and students.

Auckland rush-hour crash, train break-down causes delays amid wet weather and thunderstorm risk

More bad news has hit Auckland commuters.

‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland

Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.

Third Abbott St fire in three weeks

A barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started.

‘Cruel and horrific’: Family confront man who fatally stomped stranger during bar darts game

Tofi Matagi was left dying on the bar's game room floor for over an hour.

Three arrested for murder, arson of elderly man in Stokes Valley

Three men were arrested for murder and arson in Stokes Valley.

Afternoon quiz: What was the first product to have a barcode scanned?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent

It's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.

Auckland teen missing from North Shore home located safe

The teen left home early today wearing his school uniform.

‘Something to keep an eye on’: Heavy rain watch for Wairoa

Wairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.

Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims

A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.