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Guy Body’s cartoons: October 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

How Taiwan lives with looming threat from China

China is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.

Mother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’

Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.

Market update with Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe Wallis

This week’s business opinion survey and the impact of the US shutdown on markets.

Herald NOW panel: Teenage beneficiaries, Gaza peace deal and professional baby-namers

Maxim Institute executive director Tim Wilson and Sherson Willis director Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel. Video / Herald NOW

Viv Beck: Auckland’s CBD plagued by homelessness, drug use

Heart of the City’s CEO on the struggle to bring workers and tourists back downtown. Video / Herald NOW

Weekend sport wrap: The hits, misses and shock calls

Winston Aldworth and Chris Reive go through this week’s biggest sporting talking points.

Police appeal for information after unexplained death in Christchurch

Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is “perplexing” as they call on the public for information to help shed light on how he might have died.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Crime rising among people on bail and war in Gaza continues

NZ Herald Morning News Update | First witnesses testify in Whakaari eruption, war in Gaza continues, and crime rises among people on bail.

PM says $65k wage limit for parents with jobless teens about putting pressure on mums and dads

The PM says he wants to tackle the “trap” of starting on welfare at a young age.

Ministry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgrounds

The minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.

How can NZ stand out in the global fight for AI minds?

Victoria University Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Dr Andrew Lensen is with us to take a look what makes this country attractive - and what might be holding it back.

Careful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors

'You and your staff may be approached by agents': NZSIS message to mayors and councillors.

Editorial: All Blacks' record against the best will show where this team is at

OPINION: The Springboks remain the best in the world.

Business survey returns damning findings for Auckland CBD

Heart of the City's business survey has returned damning findings about the state of Auckland CBD. Video / Anna Heath

Kea Kids News: Riding pigs and motorbikes!

When reporter Tessa and her siblings started raising piglets to fund their motorbike dreams, they didn’t expect 17 at once! Find out how they balance bottlefeeding and bike jumps.