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'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?

Pet lovers warn that having a companion animal can cost thousands in vet bills.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Robert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran war

Robert Mueller dead at 81, mixed messages on length of Iran war, Winston Peters to deliver State of the Nation. Video / NZ Herald

Six injured as second serious motorway crash blocks lanes in Auckland

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

High-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spot

The plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides.

Adopted son with 'mixed-up' life left out of mother's will, court rules it a moral breach

The man has been awarded a share of the estate, which had been mostly left to his uncle.

'Barbering saved my life': Meet the young business owner making a big difference

The 21-year-old's chair is a safe space where clients open up about mental health.

Eleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding

'For close to two years, we couldn’t come home because of the uncertainty.'

'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homes

Mother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.

Kiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite storms

Localised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.

Glenn Dwight: The mo is back – from Magnum P.I. to Movember

OPINION: Like vinyl records, stubbies & Winston Peters, the moustache has made a comeback.

Are you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.

Aussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ

The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.

Conservation Minister wants to 'get the balance right' in fishing rule changes

A new bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.

'Flames leaping and spreading': Crews battle Waiheke home blaze

Three fire trucks and a water tanker are working to contain the blaze.

New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf

NZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.

Heroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose

The 25-year-old had previously suffered an overdose himself.