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Police unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workers

Prime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.

Herald NOW: The Country host Jamie Mackay on what to expect from this year's Fieldays

The Country host Jamie Mackay talks about agricultural business and what to expect from Fieldays. Video / Herald NOW

Truck fire closes Auckland's Southwestern Motorway northbound at rush hour

Commuters are being asked to consider an alternative route to work this morning.

Herald NOW: Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page Podcast

Herald NOW: Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page Podcast speaks to Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Watch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspension

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.

Herald NOW: Phil Goff and Simon Wilson on the morning panel

Ryan Bridge sits down with Phil Goff and Simon Wilson. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown - does he have a clear run for another term?

Wayne Brown tells Herald NOW what he aims to achieve if elected for a second term. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Kiwi company ZURU to stick with China despite the tariffs

Ryan Bridge speaks to Madison Malone to understand why a gigantic kiwi company is choosing to continue working with China following Trump's tariffs. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather

Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOW

'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows

A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.

Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen

Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.

Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth

OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.

DoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cyclone

Families used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.

Fake food thief: Viral video designed to fool media

A viral video of a ‘delivery driver’ purportedly helping himself to food that he’s just placed on a customer’s doorstep has been exposed as a fake. Video / Leon Eldred

Morning quiz: What was Liam Lawson's highest-ever finish in a F1 Grand Prix?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries

The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

Multiple 'Levin invasion' boy racer cars listed for sale - with a catch

Buyers could score a deal on a car, if they're willing to wait for it to be released.

Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?

OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.