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Morning quiz: Which planet has a day longer than its year?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong

Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.

Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail

The woman was shaken by the incident.

Have you seen her? Police concerned for missing Dunedin woman

Police and family are concerned for Jonelle's wellbeing.

Duo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong woman

They were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme.

NZ pauses $18.2m aid to Cook Islands amid China deal tensions

The pause in aid affects health, education, and tourism marketing.

Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review

Te Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.

In pictures: Matariki in Beijing

The Prime Minister celebrated Matariki in China.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for closed-door bilateral talks. Photos / Thomas Coughlan

One 'critical' after assault in suburban Auckland, as police hunt suspect

Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and two rapid response units to help.

Celeste Howell and Anaru Mano want justice.

Couple question police decision not to charge an officer who stomped on a man during an arrest. Video / Jason Dorday

'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assault

Police: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.

'Employment process' under way for police officer who beat children with belt

The staffer was earlier the subject of investigations by police and the IPCA.

Stabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious wounds

One person was taken into custody at the scene.

Missing teen found 'safe and well' after five-day search in West Auckland bush

He skipped school Monday, prompting the search.

Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures

Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire

Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.

Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan

Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.