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SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa

Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.

‘Dishonest’: Landlord who found weapons, bong evicted tenant - but wasn’t upfront about why

Now the tenant has been awarded $12,000 after being left homeless.

‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta

The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.

Helen Clark questions continued involvement in Five Eyes

Clark said she is concerned about mission creep of the arrangement.

'Real flash in its day': 100yo car needs a new home

An in-need-of restoration Model T Ford is up for grabs in Te Puke.

The daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s life

Two friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.

‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays

Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.

Police to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbers

The location is yet to be confirmed.

What’s it like to be Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson?

The trust focuses on education, funding scholarships and renovating classrooms.

Armed robbers flee on electric scooters after Auckland bar hold-up

Two people allegedly entered the building with firearms and demanded cash.

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar

Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald

Ryan Bridge: MPs are short-sighted, I'll be voting yes for a four-year Parliament term

OPINION: There’s no doubt politics and politicians are currently far too short-sighted.

He shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.

A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.

How Māori design is redefining New Zealand’s architectural landscape

The series showcases projects incorporating tikanga and mātauranga Māori.

Morning quiz: Pope Francis was born in which country?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Vege tips: Rhubarb, a very confusing vegetable

Opinion: Usually used in desserts, I can’t imagine serving rhubarb up with my peas.

'I know everyone on my road': Hugh Jackson on farming and rural life

Waikato BOP Young Farmer grand finalist takes on The Country's Fast Five.

Hospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to stranger

The woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.