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Greens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freight

Replacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.

No damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian media

Trump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.

Wellington Central Library reopens after seven years, $217m makeover

The revamp adds youth zones, maker spaces and recording studios.

Wellington's Central Library reopens after $217M upgrade

Thousands of Wellingtonians flocked to the revitalised library, which reopened today after seven years closed for quake strengthening and upgrades. Video / NZ Herald

Domestic violence victims trapped over fears for pets as demand for help surges 19%

Pet Refuge has helped more than 500 families and 875 pets escape abuse.

Corrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94k

A 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Iran warfare capabilities 'misjudged', Gulf states hit by strikes, Greyhound racers seek compensation. Video / NZ Herald

Clue to woman's death found on her phone after she had died

Debra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.

Thomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third week

OPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election.

Morning quiz: Who was the second President of the United States?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Kerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticulture

OPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.

Isabella Bolton talking about skiing in Canada

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

'Much cooler and fresher': Cold front flushes humid air for better sleep

Rain is forecast for most of the North Island today with a fresh southwest wind to follow.

Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson on toddlers being killed by blinds

Scott Simpson has asked MBIE officials to report back to him on what happens overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Letters: Why are some eastern Auckland suburbs not being identified for intensification?

OPINION: Carless days being mooted again – it is a stupid idea, a reader argues.

Editorial: Hungry New Zealanders face food insecurity for the first time

OPINION: Inflation and the cost of living continue to be the top issues for Kiwis.