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In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland

Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.

Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis

Travis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.

Billionaire couple’s seawall dispute at $24m waterfront property

The council ordered the pair to stop any more reclamation of coastal marine area.

Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects

Opinion: Three big surprises came with Auckland Council's infrastructure announcement.

Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content

'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.

The makeover of Britomart

Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday

How Britomart was transformed from neglected site to Auckland’s coolest precinct

Britomart values Auckland's past, present and future, says Christine Fletcher.

Focus on ‘combat-readiness’: Military aviators’ requests to grow mullets rejected

Aviators were told a focus on mullets-for-charity could blunt their fighting edge.

Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure

OPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'

Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident

Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.

'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life

Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.

West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain

More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.

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.