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Reports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdown

The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.

‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company ban

Aaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.

'Coalition of the willing': PM Christopher Luxon confirms potential Ukraine peace role

Christopher Luxon prepares to head to India ahead of key trade talks.

Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules

The move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.

'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.

How the Crusaders are keeping pace with Super Rugby’s faster game

Ball-in-play time often exceeds 40 minutes, increasing fatigue and scoring opportunities.

Three more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s event

Police said there were further arrests to be made.

‘Most exposed I’ve ever seen it’: Swells uncover near-century-old shipwreck

Despite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.

‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining

Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.

Polkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conference

Steve Braunias attends a sequel to the murder trial of Dr Philip Polkinghorne

‘India is a hard market to crack’: Luxon’s high-stakes trade mission

New Zealand exports $718 million of goods to India annually without an FTA.

Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside

This shows what Precinct Properties' new mass timber building on Halsey St will look like, once Hawkins has finished the construction work. Video / Generator New Zealand

Pair taken into police custody over email threat to Auckland schools, charge laid

Police said further charges are likely to be laid as a result of a search warrant.

Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances

Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.

Review: Is this the best local play of the year?

Review: Auckland Arts Festival continues with plenty to see.

‘It wasn’t a mess’: Woman faces $400 fine for leaving donations outside op shop

The Auckland woman put the bag of glassware and clothes on a ledge by the shop entrance.

Irish agitators Fontaines D.C. take on the modern world: ‘Music for nihilists who crave hope’

Review: Emma Gleason speaks to Carlos O'Connell and sees the post-punk stars in action.

‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer

Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.