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Morning quiz: Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

‘It won’t happen in my lifetime’: Shane Jones on renewable energy goal

Shane Jones is with us to take us through his latest push for oil and gas, changes to oceans and fisheries, and whether New Zealand’s power crisis is fixable.

Pioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cooking

Margaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.

Letters: Swarbrick believing she is the only solution for a better NZ is extremely naive

OPINION: We need more protection against nefarious property developers, writes a reader.

Kea Kids News: Bluey and Bingo are taking over Bunnings!

Reporter Billie is hanging out with her besties Bluey and Bingo, who are visiting Bunnings all over New Zealand for DIY workshops. But she has to find them first! Video / KKN

90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'

Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.

Farming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban looms

Farmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.

Why Shane Jones believes NZ needs oil and gas for energy security

Jones aims for NZ to have the most affordable energy in the OECD.

Hobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth council

Three dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.

'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspicious

The buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.

Man's body pulled from water at Auckland marina

Emergency services were called at about 3.30pm after reports a man had fallen from a boat.

NZ acupuncturist jailed with wife after 'brainwashing' patient into sex in Queensland

Arthur Cunningham and his wife, Sheena Cunningham, were both found guilty on 10 charges.

Luxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standards

The New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.

Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the ship on which Charles Darwin famously sailed?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Flag football: The growing NZ sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028

The five-a-side version of American football is making a leap in Aotearoa.

'I don’t give a s***': Man won't pay sister $300k; Mum's will written under 'undue influence'

Darryl Thackwell says his relationship with his mum was 'absolutely brilliant'.