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Letters: Does New Zealand really want to see National change leader?

OPINION: New Zealand, be careful what you wish for, a reader writes.

Editorial: Surge NCEA exam cheating demands assessment rethink

OPINION: Officials probed 1241 possible NCEA breaches last year, up 42% on 2024.

Morning quiz: What was the name of the cyclone that recently hit New Zealand?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Fuel costs bite as Barrier Air fights to keep Northland routes flying

Barrier Air says its monthly fuel bill has jumped from $250k to nearly $500k.

'Starting to feel violence': Woman's temper in spotlight after fatal hit-and-run

As the pedestrian lay alone in the road for 45 minutes, she focused on a hook-up.

Wellington state of emergency: 'Evolving situation' with more severe weather on way

MetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.

Treasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching team

The theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.

PM Luxon walks back claim five National MPs ‘frustrated’ at his leadership

Luxon claims he was reacting to the Herald's report on Friday.

Horse meat pies back on the menu

Pakūranga Bakery now sources horse meat from New Zealand's only approved processor.

'Change an icon': L&P fans divided as it ditches iconic brown bottle

Coca-Cola says the new packaging makes each bottle easier to recycle.

What the Government’s Treaty rewrite could actually change

Critics fear repeals of Treaty clauses could trigger fresh court battles.

Police lay 13 new charges over alleged sex offending linked to Hastings man

Police have laid the new charges in relation to alleged offending near Tūrangi on March 7.

'It is devastating': Community shocked by fatal house fire

Police are still working to establish the circumstances of the fire.

Armed police end lockdown at Far North school after family harm incident

Police have shut down rumours of a gunman, instead saying it was a family harm callout.