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Seasoned MAFS relationship expert reveals what makes a relationship work

MAFS relationship expert, John Aiken reveals what goes on behind the scenes in making a good couple.

Priest abused boys in NZ nearly 20 years ago, but church sent him overseas without notifying police

The Teaching Council has worked with police on the case since early 2025.

Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?

There’s a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide.

PM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interest

Trans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

Political wrap: The Waitangi fall out; Peeni Henare's resignation reactions

Deputy political editor Adam Pearse joins Ryan Bridge TODAY to talk about Waitangi.

'MDMA pills found with 3-4 times usual dose

What's behind the ultra high potency? NZ Drug Foundation's Sarah Helm explains. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

'It will be months' before wastewater stops discharging into Wellington coast

About 70 million litres of raw sewage is still flushing into water off the South Coast.

Zero alcohol for all: BoP instructors welcome shake-up to licence system

Learner drivers under 25 must spend 12 months on a learner licence from 2027.

Gary Taylor and Greg Severinsen: Reforms threaten Waitākere Ranges

OPINION: The new bills would strip legal backing from the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Act.

Morning quiz: What is the average duration of a full sleep cycle in adults?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Editorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficit

OPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.

Letters: Urgent action needed over sewage failures

OPINION: Auckland's hospital provided one reader with wonderful care during their visit.

Richie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live data

Fantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.