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Council proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of town

Many other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees.

'Bottomless pit': Rotorua Museum grant criticised as BOP free entry axed

Free entry clause dropped from funding amid concerns providing the money was a mistake.

'We have been living in hell': Greyhound rehoming workers' shutdown fears

Nightrave Greyhounds fears euthanising the industry’s dogs will be easier than rehoming.

Hawke’s Bay vinyl compilation showcases rising music talent

'It’s really special to be part of something that celebrates Hawke’s Bay artists.'

Gisborne leaders await decision on $29.7m East Coast recovery bid

If approved, the money would fund community, environmental and economic recovery.

Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations

The annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.

'Dogs like this need to be destroyed': Chase victim backs tougher dog laws

Tanya Hawthorne wants dangerous dogs destroyed and negligent owners prosecuted.

Editorial: U-turn is a win for the small fish

OPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.

Morning quiz: What is 85% of 1660?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Cabinet paper shows Hipkins received ‘unnecessary risk’ advice about Covid jab for teens

When Hipkins had the advice, about 30,000 12-17s were yet to have a second vaccine.

Port of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight push

Port of Auckland expects up to 100,000 extra cruise visitors each year.

Christchurch urged to act as calls grow for safer city nights out

Christchurch has no Safer Venues-style scheme, unlike Wellington’s nightlife.

Rupert Hodson: Auckland needs a shared narrative to turn big ambitions into real outcomes

The new Auckland narrative will guide long-term economic and social decisions.

Which regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?

Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.